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A bipartisan initiative may change that. On March 4, Rep. Deborah Ross (D-N.C.) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) introduced the People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act to the House of Representatives. Read More

Policy-holders sue over discontinued pet insurance policy

Kai, the dog, is nine-years old. He’s playful and curious. He’s also had some health problems, which were once covered by a pet insurance policy. Read More

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 US pet owners as the average lifetime cost of caring for cats and dogs exceeds $30K — is raising pets only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for both their own basic needs and pet care. (1) Furthermore, 1 in 5 (22%) carry ... Read More

Why many Americans fear they can’t afford pets anymore

Recent reports indicate the lifetime cost of owning a cat or dog can exceed $30,000, leading to financial strain for many owners. Many owners are skipping necessary veterinary care due to cost, with ... Read More

How Does Pet Insurance Work? A Financial Safety Net for Your Pet’s Medical Costs

Understanding how pet insurance works will help you avoid surprises Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped ... Read More

MetLife Pet Insurance Honors “The Bond Between” with the Golden Beagle Award for Outstanding Animal Welfare Contributions

MetLife Pet Insurance and the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement recognize the organization for its impact on the lives of animals in the Minneapolis area MetLife Pet Insurance and the ... Read More