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Rated Excellent 4.72/5

Animal Friends reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 641 product reviews

Average score of 4.72/5
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Latest positive rating

5/5

Excellent Pet Insurance

Had our Pet insurance for two cats with them for several years now and the renewal is always very fair and reasonable and the service and communication is excellent

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Pet insurance
KayeF 5th September 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Terrible

Paid insurance for years. My dog was put to sleep recently - tried to claim of insurance & told not possible to claim as my dog was over 8yrs old !!!

About Animal Friends

Animal Friends reviews can help you to find out what having cover for your pet with them is really like. Animal Friends was founded by Elaine Fairfax in 1998 with the sole aim of providing pet insurance as a means to help support animal welfare charities. Smart Money People is the place for Animal Friends reviews. Read and write reviews to help increase trust and transparency in Financial Services.

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Reviews for Animal Friends

Showing 11 of 641 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent Pet Insurance

Pet insurance 5th September 2025

Had our Pet insurance for two cats with them for several years now and the renewal is always very fair and reasonable and the service and communication is excellent

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Supported when our dog had behavior issues

Pet insurance 5th September 2025

Supported us when our dog had behavior issues

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    The payments are reasonable & the vet can fill in ev...

    The payments are reasonable & the vet can fill in everything online, so no paying uofront & claiming back! I particularly love how they donate to various small animal charities, too....!

    {"display":"Fiona G","full_name":"Fiona G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    Fiona G 5th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Quick and easy to claim

    Quick and easy to make a claim. Our vets can make the claim directly and they are quick to accept and then approve the payment.... Quick and easy to make a claim. Our vets can make the claim directly and they are quick to accept and then approve the payment. If it's declined it's clearly explained why. If they don't pay the whole amount, again it's clearly explained. When our cat had a severe illness and was admitted to hospital, we informed them ahead of the claim a d they were very kind and understanding. They reassured us the claim would be processed. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Nicola C","full_name":"Nicola C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    Nicola C 5th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Been with animals friends for 7 years now , 6 years...

    Been with animals friends for 7 years now , 6 years in I had to make claim for my dog after an accident, so easy... Been with animals friends for 7 years now , 6 years in I had to make claim for my dog after an accident, so easy to apply was complete within a matter of days. Great communication all round great company Read more Read less

    {"display":"Lisa t","full_name":"Lisa t","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    Lisa t 9th June 2025
  • 5/5

    Good value cover

    Best price I could find with comparity cover from other providers

    {"display":"David C","full_name":"David C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    David C 12th February 2025
  • 4/5

    First time we've insured with Animal Friends, accide...

    First time we've insured with Animal Friends, accident-only policy. Never needed to make a claim (and hopefully never will!) so no idea about their performance.... First time we've insured with Animal Friends, accident-only policy. Never needed to make a claim (and hopefully never will!) so no idea about their performance. Free video vet service is a nice addition Read more Read less

    {"display":"CatWoman","full_name":"CatWoman","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    CatWoman 1st October 2024
  • 5/5

    Easy journey to purchase, clear documents, helpful c...

    Easy journey to purchase, clear documents, helpful content, good value.

    {"display":"Tricia Davies","full_name":"Tricia Davies","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    Tricia Davies 9th September 2024
  • 5/5

    Good customer service .

    So far I have thankfully never had to claim. However whenever I have needed to ck tact them the customer service has been great.

    {"display":"JF","full_name":"JF","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    JF 4th September 2024
  • 5/5

    excellent customer service

    excellent customer service , i have had to claim twice for one of my dogs and the process was simple and quick

  • 5/5

    Claims paid in days

    Unfortunately we’ve had a few vets visits with our dog. Claims are submitted by our vets and reviewed and paid in a matter of days... Unfortunately we’ve had a few vets visits with our dog. Claims are submitted by our vets and reviewed and paid in a matter of days by Animal Friends. Excellent service. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Kate","full_name":"Kate","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    Kate 25th August 2024

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