Petsecure Celebrates 25 Years and One Million Pets Insured

1 millionth pet is Zoe, a Corgi and autistic service dog from Chilliwack, B.C.

WINNIPEG, Jan. 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Petsecure has now insured one million pets across Canada in its 25-year history. The 1 millionth pet insured is Zoe, a Corgi and autistic service dog from Chilliwack, B.C.

Zoe's owner James Pernitsky recently adopted her and through Petsecure's Adoptsecure program received a six-week trial of Petsecure's pet health insurance. As the 1 millionth pet insured by Petsecure, Zoe and her owner will receive one year of free Petsecure pet health insurance.

"It is exciting to be the 1 millionth customer," says Pernitsky. "We decided to adopt Zoe and were pleased to know that her health would be protected for the first six weeks. We are grateful to Petsecure for providing pet health insurance to have her health protected for a full year."

Pernitsky says that the nine-month old Corgi will be training as an autistic service dog to provide companionship and support for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Petsecure is Canada's oldest and largest pet insurance provider offering different plans to suit the unique needs of individual pets. The pet health insurance plans can include coverage for veterinary visits, dental coverage as well as alternative and preventative care. Petsecure works to provide a variety of plans that help to protect pets and to give owners peace of mind.

"At Petsecure, we are thrilled to have insured one million pets in 25 years and we continue to work to protect as many cats and dogs as possible across Canada," says Rod Cunniam, Interim President and COO of Petsecure. "Our goal is to ensure that pet owners are able to make important decisions about their pet's health without a large financial burden."

Since 1989, Petsecure has been working to ensure pets have the care they need. Over the past 25 years, Petsecure has grown to become Canada's largest and most trusted pet health insurance provider. It's a position the company could not have achieved without its longstanding partnerships with veterinarians, breeders and shelters.

About Petsecure pet health insurance:
Petsecure pet health insurance, the core brand of Western Financial Insurance Company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Financial Group. Petsecure is Canada's oldest and largest pet insurance provider with 25 years of offering innovative pet insurance to Canadian pet parents. Petsecure has unique pet insurance options to choose from that offer the most comprehensive coverage in Canada. Petsecure also offers dental coverage and special coverage including alternative treatments and behavioural therapy. Petsecure is the only pet health insurance provider in Canada to offer their exclusive Secure For Life™ guarantee. Underwritten by Western Financial Insurance Company. Petsecure and logo are registered trademarks of Western Financial Insurance Company. Petsecure is a member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA).

For more information on Petsecure visit www.petsecure.com.

SOURCE Petsecure

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