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...
Read Full DescriptionAnimal 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.
Never had a problem with animal friends insurance. Was referred to this company by a friend and I'll always recommend this company .. it is one of the company's that offers life time insurance
Whilst they have always paid up quickly please note the excess and the fact that when you pet is 9+ you have to pay 35% of any claim.
I have 2 labs who both developed warts/growths on the eyes that eventually needed removing. On checking with AF they said I could go ahead to get them removed. One dog they paid out a limited amount of money, - deducting money because she is over 8...
Read moreI have 2 labs who both developed warts/growths on the eyes that eventually needed removing. On checking with AF they said I could go ahead to get them removed. One dog they paid out a limited amount of money, - deducting money because she is over 8 years old so I was out of pocket and the second dog, because I had taken her to the vets previously for the vet to LOOK at the eye wart back in 2016 (when it was very small and the vet advised me to leave it alone as it wasn't bothering her and to wait and see if it got any bigger) they said I had gone over the 365 days period and refused to pay my claim at all. They are also excluding any eye growths from the "new" year. AF say that their policies are annual policies so if you have consulted the vet over an illness or injury and take their professional advice and leave it but keep an eye on it they will either deduct 2 lots of excess or refuse to pay altogether. It strikes me that this also means that if your dog has a serious or long term condition they will NEVER be covered for more than 12 months and of course it is then very difficult to find an insurer to cover an existing issue - so better to start with an insurer who provides continuous cover rather than 1 year policies. With my one dog they said they would deduct money because a cyst she had removed wasn't cancerous but I don't know how the hell they expect you to find that out without removing it. I'm still fuming! Don't bother with them they're rubbish! I have been with them for a number of years but fortunately never had to claim before - and I would have been financially MUCH better off just putting the premiums into an account and using that money to pay for this. Needless to say that I will be cancelling both policies. They have some really dreadful reviews online on other sights - so well worth checking them all before taking a policy with them.
After getting my daughter a kitten I did the usual insurance micro chipping etc. Poor tinker fell and badly broke her leg. Animal friends paid out quickly directly to the vet. Answered any queries I had. Sent me paperwork when asked and friendly...
Read moreAfter getting my daughter a kitten I did the usual insurance micro chipping etc. Poor tinker fell and badly broke her leg. Animal friends paid out quickly directly to the vet. Answered any queries I had. Sent me paperwork when asked and friendly staff. Tinker needed more surgery as metal pins dislodged. Again paid out quickly and directly to the vets. Policy has not suddenly jumped up over the years either as a result of claims.
The call center agents are very easy to deal with and they really explain the policies to you.
Had a fantastic quote for same cover as I had elsewhere but for half the price. I have 3 dogs
I joined a few weeks ago for my 2 dogs and it cost less than £10 for the both of them. Straightforward and easy online application.
Settled on Animal Friends after a couple of years of supermarket pet cover. No comparison thanks to superb help line support and fair pricing. Only had one claim during the life of our collie but it was handled smoothly and after the initial contact...
Read moreSettled on Animal Friends after a couple of years of supermarket pet cover. No comparison thanks to superb help line support and fair pricing. Only had one claim during the life of our collie but it was handled smoothly and after the initial contact directly with the vet.
I've been with AF for 5 years and have 3 policies . This year our policy prices shot up and when I enquired why they have decided no multipet. As 2 of my cats have ongoing illness I have been forced to remain with them and pay the extortionate price.
Read moreI've been with AF for 5 years and have 3 policies . This year our policy prices shot up and when I enquired why they have decided no multipet. As 2 of my cats have ongoing illness I have been forced to remain with them and pay the extortionate price.
No matter what my enquiry they’ve always been super happy to listen and help. Their policies are clear and straightforward. I love that I also get a discount by having multiple pets insured too.
I have for dogs so insurance can be expensive, however Animal Friends prices are very competitive and offer great value for money. They also provide 'all of life' cover which is essential if your pet gets diagnosed with a life long condition. My...
Read moreI have for dogs so insurance can be expensive, however Animal Friends prices are very competitive and offer great value for money. They also provide 'all of life' cover which is essential if your pet gets diagnosed with a life long condition. My youngest dog, Bess ( a 3 year old black labrador) has just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and will need lifelong treatment but I know that I will always be able to finance her treatment as Animal Friends don't end your cover after a year!
not had to make a claim but good value for dog insurance
I have been very impressed with Animal Friends insurance company since I have been using them (around 5 years) They are a no nonsense, plain speaking company with friendly and professional staff and policies to suit all situations and...
Read more I have been very impressed with Animal Friends insurance company since I have been using them (around 5 years) They are a no nonsense, plain speaking company with friendly and professional staff and policies to suit all situations and budgets.
I have needed to use them once during this time and they were very efficient and they were also very sympathetic and caring when one of dogs died. I would and have recommended them to pet owning friends and family.
My little cat broke his tail and needed several operations. The bill was quickly mounting up to over£800 which I didn't have at the time. Animal friends dealt with everything and unlike other insurance companies, they paid my vet directly,after each ...
Read moreMy little cat broke his tail and needed several operations. The bill was quickly mounting up to over£800 which I didn't have at the time. Animal friends dealt with everything and unlike other insurance companies, they paid my vet directly,after each operation, leaving me stress free, to concentrate on getting my moggy better.
Not enough interaction with current insurer to make a judgement. Fingers crossed I either don't need to apply, or don't have to battle with them.
I can't claim direct with the vet so had to pay vet and claim back. Have claimed 3 times now and no problems at all. One claim was very expensive too. Make sure you take out the insurance that covers conditions for life.
