Animal Friends Insurance Reviews 

55,258
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 10,258 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently and warmly praise the exceptionally fast and straightforward claims process, noting that veterinary payments are handled promptly and without unnecessary complications. People also deeply appreciate the extremely helpful customer support team and constant communication provided during stressful pet health emergencies. Some reviewers were not happy with the overall service, mentioning that certain claims were declined or subject to unexpected delays. A few consumers also felt frustrated when policies regarding pre-existing conditions, long waiting times on phone calls, or multiple fees were applied during difficult moments.

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Service

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Payment

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Animal Friends have been brilliant. They went out of their way to allow me to do a continuation of cover for our dog Milo when my mother-in-law his previous owner passed away. Milo has sadly had lot... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately I've had to make a claim recently for my cat Ronnie after he was attacked and quite badly injured. Animal Friends have been amazing, keeping me up to date with the ongoing claim and pa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had to claim 3 times for various pets over the years, each time thwyve reacted quickly, informed me as soon as vets had submitted the claim and paid all reasonable amounts. They do list some cl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant, wouldn’t insure my dogs with anyone else. 24/7 help, so reassuring to be able to reach out when your pet is poorly which normally happens at a weekend when your own vet isn’t ope... See more

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Company details

  1. Insurance Agency
  2. Pet Insurance Company

About Animal Friends Insurance

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Animal Friends, providing trusted insurance to protect the nation’s pets.


  • Multi-award winning pet insurance

  • FREE 24/7 vet video consultations for dogs and cats

  • Fuss-free claims

  • Over 1 million pets insured with us

  • Founded to support animal charities  

Animal Friends was founded in 1998 with the sole aim of creating a better life for every animal. We provide pet insurance that also give back to animal welfare charities and conservancies. Since then, we have donated more than £9 million to over 830 charities, with each policy bought helping us to continue improving the lives of pet and wildlife around the world. We’re proud to be wildly different.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

55K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always reliable

Always reliable

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for your kind words!

Best wishes,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent quick service in dealing with my claim. Would recommend

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Abigail,

Thank you for your review and recommendation, we really appreciate it!

Take care,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No exhaustive quibble

No exhaustive quibble, prompt, trusting professionalism.

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Chris,

Many thanks for your review!

Best wishes,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Easy, straightforward and caring service. Couldn’t have wanted any more from them. Thank you!!

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Lucy,

You are most welcome, we are so pleased to hear this.

If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

All the best,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very competitive prices

Very competitive prices. Easy to navigate around the site. No problems.

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Audrey,

Many thanks for your review, we really appreciaite it!

All the best,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick service and always clear

Quick service and always clear. No queries regarding my claim, paid promptly and without question.

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Helen,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are thrilled to hear that your experience has been a positive one!

Please do let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

Kind regards,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful customer service

Helpful customer service.
Quick claims payment.

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Melanie,

Thanks for your positive review!

Take care,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been very happy with Animal Friends…

Been very happy with Animal Friends insurance with claims I had to make for my dog, great communication and claims quickly resolved ✔️

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Emma,

This is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing your experience with us!

Please do get in touch if we can be of any further assistance.

All the best,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been brilliant dealing with my…

Have been brilliant dealing with my claims, both with myself and directly with vets

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Sue,

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased to hear this!

If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick and officent

Very quick and officent

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Francesca,

Thank you for your review!

Best wishes,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick & easy service

Really easy to claim with quick response and payment made clearly given a breakdown, really helpful

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Good Afternoon Mrs Sealy-Heckle,

Thank you for your review.

We are so happy to hear that you found us helpful!

Please do get in touch if we can be of any further assistance.

Best wishes,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very prompt response to our vets…

Very prompt response to our vets insurance claim thank you

August 24, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Janet,

You are very welcome, we are delighted we have been able to help!

Please do let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

All the best,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They

They. Were really quick in paying out after making a claim

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Animal Friends Insurance

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your 5* review!

Best wishes,
Sian - Animal Friends Insurance

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