Animal Friends Reviews

1.7 Rating 531 Reviews
15 %
of reviewers recommend Animal Friends
1.7
Based on 531 reviews
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Animal Friends 1 star review on 30th November 2021
Roger Rothery
Animal Friends 1 star review on 6th April 2021
Angela
Animal Friends 1 star review on 23rd February 2021
J Sewell
Animal Friends 5 star review on 15th October 2020
Paula Mccur
Animal Friends 1 star review on 25th September 2020
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
We have made 3 claims on this insurance, quick and easy and payment in the bank within 3 days, no problems at all.
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Posted 1 year ago
We have made 3 separate claims, all dealt with very quickly and money in account within one week, very efficient.
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Posted 1 year ago
Great people !!
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Posted 1 year ago
I have all my cats and dog insured with animal friends. I do think you have to be very careful when taking out policies. If you’ve claimed the maximum one year and only have an annual policy limit on that condition then you’re not going to claim again on the same problem if you have claimed up to the limit on that condition. Therefore I always go for the more expensive lifetime condition and annual limit per condition. So if a cat gets diabetes and has a broken leg in one year you can claim £8000 (minus excess) if you have a £4000 limit per condition. Once the policy renews if there is still a problem with the broken leg you can claim in the new policy year (once again minus tge excess for new year). As for the diabetes that will be covered for up to £4000 per year for its lifetime. With my Arthur passed away five years ago he had four condition after his immune system collapsed following his sixth booster. Ultimately they paid out not far of £15,000. Similarly last year my 12 year old Thomas has pancreatitis which he suffered from for at least 5 years. They paid out each year and during the last year they also paid out for another condition when his back legs went. Once you reach the age of 8 I had to pay 20% of the costs. Make sure you know what you are insured for. don’t get blinded by going for the cheapest rate and the lowest limit in terms of what is covered. It’s quite common for insurers to now charge you more once a cat or dog reaches 8 years old and most insurers do not cover dental. I believe Petplan are probably the better ones when it comes to pets getting elderly but then starting off with Petplan is quite expensive. Ironically you get what you pay for
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Posted 2 years ago
Would recommend this company, been very helpful on the phone when needed to speak to someone. Never had any problems in then paying out for a claim and especially for the recent one we have had to which is now a ongoing claim.. Thankyou and well done animal friends!!
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Posted 2 years ago
Always paid quickly via pawtal. Very happy.
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Posted 3 years ago
I was with animal friends for 3 months when my cat got run down. I had only paid £15 to them in that 3 months but they paid out over £800 for treatment without any hassle or waiting, I was very grateful at such a worrying time. My premiums only went up £2 the following year, so far my experience with them is nothing but positive.
Animal Friends 5 star review on 15th October 2020
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Posted 3 years ago
I am very happy with the service my dog had a operation on his eye the vets was not going to except my insurance untill they realised it was through paw tall operation was done and was a success and my insurance never went up really happy customer
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Posted 3 years ago
Paid out for TPLO surgery with no questions or issues at all. I would say if taking out insurance make sure you do tell of any vets visits, it won't necessarily put your insurance up, but logs whatever was treated.
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks Animal friends, We had no problems with our recent claim and the dog is recovering nicely thanks after the op. Yes we paid an excess and yes you took a percentage away because of my dogs age but hey any one reading this wouldn't expect not to pay excess on car insurance and even car break down cover has age related restriction and enhanced premium so give them a break, that's how insurance works if you want to complain about your excess charge may I suggest that you read your policy first. we have no problems with your cover Thanks Again. By the way if you are going to complain at least show your colours and tell us who you are.
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Posted 4 years ago
I knew that I had to pay an excess and 20% of the treatment, but the remainder of the vets bill is on the way to my bank, so 5 stars are deserved....
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Posted 4 years ago
Fantastic service. Great value, helpful and efficient with claims. And a lovely and moving condolence card when our beautiful boy went to run beyond the clouds.
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Posted 4 years ago
I’ve had nothing but good experiences with animal friends, they were very helpful and empathetic when my dog was very unwell and needed treatment. The whole process was easy and stress free, I highly recommend this company and can’t thank them enough for their help in such a difficult time
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Posted 4 years ago
Animal friends really know what they are doing and provide excellent customer service
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Posted 4 years ago
Excellent!! My dog required surgery. As someone who is with animal Friends ( and will stay with them) I have to say the entire experience was hassle free. When your pet is ill or has an accident it is very worrying. It is yet another worry wondering if the insurance will pay out. Not a concern with animal Friends. It was all so very easy - just as it should be. I have the lifetime policy. Thanks again Animal Friends!!
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Posted 4 years ago
After reading bad reviews on this site i was concerned about animal friends paying out my claim for emergency surgery for my border collie at a major cost. However i received excellent service throughout the process and they paid out the claim.
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Posted 4 years ago
My miniature Schnauzer Jake has been with Animal Friends all his life, he became ill about 2 years ago with Cushings Disease, secondary Pancreatitis and Diabetes, he was on a large amount of medication and I can honestly say Animal Friends have been great, we got the meds from the internet and they paid that within a couple of weeks and paid the vets direct for the treatment he received, we had a Max cover of £4000 each year and we were paid out this amount for the last 2 years. I don't have a bad word to say about them, we got what we paid for. Unfortunately Jake passed away this weekend.
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Posted 4 years ago
Been with animal friends for years never had any problems my last dog had a few issues with hip dysplasia and auto immune disease and the didn't quibble about paying out the also paid it directly to my vets and where amazing when my dog passed
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Posted 5 years ago
They are always very helpful when I ring. Claims are sorted out quickly to without any stress.
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Posted 5 years ago
Been great for us- two cats who cost altogether about £9k last year. Claims were settled direct to vet practice and specialists Premiums obviously increased which I expected but not massively that we can't afford it- so glad we have this insurance
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Posted 5 years ago
Animal Friends is rated 1.7 based on 531 reviews