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Animal Friends: Pet insurance reviews

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4.45
Based on 650 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Sep 2026
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Latest highest rating:

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Really good and excellent Really good and excellent when it comes to claims, fast and easy to send through with no hassle at all. Referral scheme is also really good and when I... Read more Reviewed on: 3rd September 2026
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1

£50 a month premium got me £11 back on a £491 claim Be very very careful of the small print. Our dog had to be put down due to old age. Let me be clear that no amount of money could replace her. We didn... Read more Reviewed on: 29th September 2025
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Animal Friends Pet Insurance offer policies to cover dogs, cats and horses.

Your vet can submit your claim and Animal Friends will pay them directly. There’s an online account to help manage your policy and claims on the go and you get access to exclusive discounts and offers.

Animal Friends Pet Insurance reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Animal Friends Pet Insurance before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

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Really good and excellent

5
Really good and excellent when it comes to claims, fast and easy to send through with no hassle at all. Referral scheme is also really good and when I sadly lost my pet the staff I spoke to were so helpful and empathetic as well as advising me of claims I could make that I didn’t even realise I could claim for - overall amazing experience Reviewed on: 3rd September 2026
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I have had to make a no of claims over the years -...

5
I have had to make a no of claims over the years - I have always had clear, friendly help over the phone and never had any issues with claiming through their portal. Reviewed on: 2nd September 2026
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Margaret C

Website very easy to use.

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Website very easy to use. Claims quickly resolved. All round good value and experience Reviewed on: 21st August 2026
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Sue H

Every time I have spoken with anyone (thankfully not...

5
Every time I have spoken with anyone (thankfully not to often) they have been so helpful and very friendly. Take time to explain everything too. Reviewed on: 20th August 2026
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stephanie g

Expensive for old dogs.

5
Expensive for old dogs. Good communication with my vet, online documents. Reviewed on: 20th August 2026
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Vlasta

Great communication

5
Whenever I've had to speak with them they are very supportive Reviewed on: 16th July 2026
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Wilf C

I've been paying lifetime insurance for my 12yo dog...

4
I've been paying lifetime insurance for my 12yo dog since he was about 12 weeks old. A year ago I found out he had a heart murmer. They paid for the ultrasound and up to £1,000 meds per year, minus the excess and co-pay, which I was aware of. I dropped a star because my renewal next month has gone up by £20pm. I'm assuming they will pay another £1,000 towards the meds starting in May. Reviewed on: 20th April 2026
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Helpful, friendly and easy to understand information...

5
Helpful, friendly and easy to understand information and policies. Reviewed on: 2nd October 2025
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Victoria S

£50 a month premium got me £11 back on a £491 claim

1
Be very very careful of the small print. Our dog had to be put down due to old age. Let me be clear that no amount of money could replace her. We didn’t go to town on the services on offer from the vet and the total cost of euthanasia and cremation came to £491. We submitted a claim and after all the deductions and exclusions Animal Friends pay me £11 back. I paid £50 a month in premiums and, while I appreciate the company isn’t a charity, this seems poor return. It’s an emotional time and it feels kick being kicked when low. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025
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No friends of animals here!

1
No friends of animals here! They do NOT look out for loyal customers. I was with them for 5 years, had a few small claims. My renewal came through and I did what any normal person would do and compare - I got a better deal with them on a comparison site. Went with them again… started the policy for when the old one finished (01/08/25) I received an email on the 1st August stating my policy was LIVE. Didn’t think anything of it, took my dog to the vet’s for a lump (has a few fatty ones so wanted to check new one) I took him on the 14th August. He needed biopsy done, so I called to find out my excess to which the lady said he wouldn’t be covered. I then asked why and she said because I was in a 14 day cooling off period (I was 7hours away from it being 15th day!) I said I had been with them for years to which she said because I took out a new one on a comparison site it started again. I then called back again to further the complaint - to which they said the cooling off period was to protect loyal customers!!! I said I had been with them as they can see for over 5 years!!!! The lump ended up being the dreaded cancer, and so far has cost us £2350.49 to help our dog out. To which the insurance company have closed my complaint blaming the comparison site for its wording!!!! I will be taking this to the ombudsman also. I do not know how they can send you an email stating your insurance is live.. when it is NOT!!! There is also no wording on said email to state there is a cooling off period!!!! DO NOT USE THIS INSURANCE - they will not help in your time of need!! Reviewed on: 26th September 2025
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