True Tails

Kira: "On June 1, 2004, my Kira fractured her limb. She had jumped and fell the wrong way. I just went crazy. The fact that she was so small (4 months) and she just kept crying. My heart broke for her. I picked her up and rushed her to the Animal emergency, not considering how much this would cost me. When I got to the hospital, they took her x-ray and gave her medication. I was told that she had a fracture and had to have an operation to correct it. I was devastated. I had no money for this. Thank God I had decided to get pet insurance"

- Nadine, Concord, Ontario, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Betty: "It was 5 years ago when we brought our beautiful 8-month-old Yorkie home to our condo. Betty was shy and unsure at first. But on her fifth day with us she got brave. She decided to take a leap off of our couch for the first time. As a result, she landed in an awkward position and broke her front leg. Of course she decided to break her leg in the evening when the vet was closed. Therefore we had to take her to Emergency. After the consultation and the x-rays, it was decided that her leg could be fixed by installing a small permanent steel plate in her leg - a $3500.00 surgery! "

- Monica, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Shelby: "We always knew that we wanted to bring a puppy into our family once we purchased our first home. We walked into the pet store to buy fish food and left with the most adorable golden retriever. She was full of energy and is able to put a smile on anyone's face. We brought her into our new home, and into her new backyard."

- Malinda, Ontario, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Riley: "Riley is a wonderful 18 month Golden Retriever who is the highlight of my life. She is a great dog in every way but of course has one small fault - she loves to chew. Normally not a bad fault but a few weeks ago I met a situation that caught me by surprise. Riley has a doggy door and complete access to the outside yard. I came home to find one of my plastic solar lights in my backyard completely destroyed. Riley had decided this item was just too attractive and could be a great chew toy and she did a wonderful job completely destroying every piece of it. I cleaned it up, and didn't think much more of it. I took her for her usual romp at the off leash area that night."

- Linda Seidel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Truman: "When I got my brand new lab puppy in January of 2000 I thought he would be my perfect puppy. I got him from a very reputable breeder and thought he would be as healthy as a horse. I was horrified when at 7 months of age his hips started clicking and cracking. X-rays revealed he had hip dysplasia. We consulted with a specialist and it was decided to do corrective surgery. He had both hips done by the time he was 1 year old and to add to my horror he was now diagnosed with a very severe skin mass which has now been removed 3 times. To top it all off he was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 2. "

- Jan, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Kona: "When I retired 3 years ago I decided to volunteer as a Search and Rescue Tech. I had 30 years experience in related fields so it fit. I also decided that I wanted to be in the Rescue Dog side of it. I started looking at breeds and decided on the Bernese Mountain Dog. It was hard to get a pup and took about a year. Kona was the cutest puppy I had ever seen. At this time we researched Insurance and found Petsecure to be the best. We didn't want to have to choose between our
dog's health or money."

- David Hayward, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Theo: "just wanted to thank Petsecure for their friendly, efficient, understanding and speedy service during the painful episodes leading up to our regrettable decision to let Theo rest in peace. He was a wonderful cat - only 4 yrs old and the worst part of it all was that we never got a full understanding of what his sudden illness was."

- Carolan Clague, Ajax, Ontario, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Louis: "It all started just after Christmas when I noticed my kitten Louis becoming less interested in food and sleeping even more than usual. Once I got him to the veterinarian Louis was even more ill than I originally thought. He had developed ulcers in his throat due to vomiting and he had a fever. Unfortunately, the worst was yet to come."

- Amanda, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Pita Bred: "After my border collie, Pita, got her leg scraped up during flyball, I bought pet insurance. For months, all was well until she started vomiting and wasn't her usual self! An x-ray revealed a blockage requiring immediate surgery - her operation and hospital stay cost $1,350. After my vet sent in the Petsecure pet insurance claim forms, we received reimbursement from Petsecure two weeks later. Pita and I missed the first two flyball tournaments, but she's doing well and is now ready to race!"

- Andrea Mason, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Cat Comfort: "Since adopting Wookie and Daisy 12 years ago, I have spent thousands on vet bills. We will face even more challenges as they age, and it is essential they now have pet insurance. It is HUGE peace of mind - I no longer frantically scrounge an extra dollar! My girls have had teeth cleaned, cavities pulled, and ultrasounds performed. They've seen dermatologists, bone specialists, and behavioural therapists. No doubt, all of these medical advances had added to their quality and length of life."

- Lesley Fox, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Apollo Landing: "A few days after getting my pug, Apollo, I looked into pet insurance. If anything happened, at least I would be covered. Six months later, he showed signs of limping on his right leg and was diagnosed with necrosis of the femoral head. A specialist would have to perform extensive surgery on Apollo's hip. I was astonished at the cost, but Petsecure pet insurance covered the medications, pre- and post-surgery! Apollo is now 20 months old and is FULLY recovered,
running at 100%."

- Peter Dimitropoulo, Montreal, Quebec, Canada   READ FULL STORY

Big Kitty Kitty: "Our 13-year-old Maine Coon, Bailey, has always been a big cat. But after noticing a considerable amount of weight loss and constant eating, he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Radioiodine therapy (a single injection of radioactive iodine) was advised as a better alternative to daily medication or surgery. Petsecure pet insurance gave us the peace of mind to be able to provide our pet with the best possible treatment. We are so thankful that he doesn't require daily medication for the rest of his life!"

- Peggy Philion, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada  READ FULL STORY

Mighty Bitey: "When we got our puppy, Bitey, we were overjoyed! Two days later she was hospitalized due to infection, severe worms, and a case of parvovirus that nearly killed her. The vet bill was in the thousands. Immediately after, we bought pet insurance. A few months later, she developed an eye condition that needed corrective surgery. Even with this new expense, I was relieved because we had Petsecure. I could focus on my puppy's well being. The financial weight off our shoulders was immense."

- Megan Wahl, Toronto, Ontario, Canada  READ FULL STORY