We've had about six hamsters over the last few years and it never, ever occurred to me that I could get hamster insurance. The hamster(s) was replaced by a rabbit, and it never, ever occurred to me that I could get rabbit insurance. Hamster insurance would have possibly saved me from having to figure out euthanasia options when one of them developed cancer. Very disturbing business that I've already blogged about so no need to talk about putting sick hamster in a double-ziplock bag and running over it in the car. (I didn't do this -- a vet suggested it to me. Want to be clear on that.)
And what about cat insurance? I've run over two of our cats in the driveway (both fully recovered). I wonder if that's covered? (When you have a Prius, things can't hear you coming. Even if they're asleep under the car.)
In the people insurance marketplace, Europe tends to set the trends for specialty insurance products. That appears to also be the case in the pet insurance market. The more I read, the more I realize that for some people it could really be a good choice. By clicking on this pet insurance link, you can visit a U.K. site that allows you to compare insurance companies, learn about the different kinds of pet insurance and even get online quotes. I didn't know you can get insurance that covers advertising in case your pet is lost or stolen, or covers boarding expenses if you get sick and can't care for your pet, or covers cremation expenses. They seem to have thought of everything.
And while you're there, you might also want to do some comparison shopping on credit cards. You can compare the many kinds of cards available and shop for the best one for you.
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