Collar&Cover
Collar & Cover · Independent pet insurance for dogs & cats

The vet bill
should never decide
what happens next.

Collar & Cover insures dogs and cats, and nothing else. A licensed, independent agency that walks you through your options, explains the fine print in plain English, and stays on the phone with you when the claim actually matters.

Dogs & catsthat's the whole business
Licensed agentson every policy
Any vetlicensed in the U.S.

Get covered

About 2 minutes

A licensed Collar & Cover agent reviews every request and follows up within one business day. Premiums depend on breed, age, ZIP, deductible, and reimbursement level. No spam, no pressure.

Every breed. Every age.

Puppies to seniors, mixed breeds to purebreds. If they wear a collar, we can help you cover them.

Beagle
Beagle
Bernese Mountain Dog puppy
Bernese puppy
French Bulldog
French Bulldog
Golden Retriever puppy
Golden puppy
Corgi puppy
Corgi puppy
Dachshund puppy
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle
What a good plan covers

Accidents, illnesses, and the things nobody plans for.

Pet insurance is reimbursement-based: you pay the vet, submit the invoice, and get paid back. Here's what accident-and-illness plans typically pay for.

  • iAccidents & injuriesTorn ligaments, swallowed objects, broken bones, bite wounds
  • iiIllnessesCancer, diabetes, kidney disease, allergies, ear infections
  • iiiHereditary & breed conditionsHip dysplasia, IVDD, heart conditions
  • ivDiagnostics & imagingBloodwork, X-rays, MRI, ultrasound, biopsies
  • vSurgery & hospitalizationEmergency care, specialists, overnight stays
  • viPrescriptions & rehabMedications, physical therapy where covered

Coverage, waiting periods, and exclusions vary by plan and state. Pre-existing conditions are generally not covered. Your agent will walk you through the specifics.

White and orange cat wearing a leather collar
How it works

Three steps. A real person at every one.

You're not buying from a website. Collar & Cover is a licensed agency, and you get a named agent from quote to claim.

Step one

Tell us about your pet

Two minutes online or a ten-minute call. Species, age, ZIP, and what you'd want covered.

Step two

We walk you through it

Deductibles, reimbursement rates, and exclusions translated into plain English, so you pick the plan that fits.

Step three

You're covered, and we stay

Enroll in minutes. When a claim happens, call us first. We'll help you file it and follow it through.

Black cat lying next to a tricolor puppy
Why it matters

One emergency can cost more than years of premiums.

How the math works on a plan with a $250 deductible and 90% reimbursement: you pay the deductible, then 10% of the rest.

Australian Shepherd puppy sitting beside a kitten
Example vet billBillYou pay
Knee ligament surgery$4,500$675
Swallowed-object surgery$3,200$545
Urinary blockage (cat)$2,800$505
Example amounts to show how reimbursement works, not quotes or averages. Actual vet costs, plan options, and what's covered vary.
For veterinary clinics, shelters & rescues

Send families home protected.

Every adoption and every first puppy or kitten visit is the moment pet parents are most open to insurance. We make it easy to offer, with no extra work for your staff.

Shelters & rescues

Support for every adopter

A licensed agent your adopters can reach at the moment they take their pet home, so new families start out protected.

Veterinary clinics

Fewer heartbreaking conversations

Insured clients can say yes to the care you recommend. We provide counter materials, a referral link, and a named agent for your front desk.

Groomers, trainers & breeders

Refer with confidence

A simple way to point the pet parents who already trust you to a licensed agent who will take good care of them.

Puppy and kitten nuzzling
Our promise

Someone in your corner on the worst day of your pet's life.

  • A named agentNot a call queue. The same licensed person from quote to claim.
  • Plain EnglishWaiting periods, exclusions, and limits explained before you buy, not after.
  • Help with claimsCall us first when something happens. We'll help you file and follow up.

Cats, too. Every one of them.

Indoor or outdoor, kitten or senior. Cats get the same licensed agent and the same plain-English walkthrough.

Domestic shorthair cat
Domestic shorthair
British Shorthair cat
British Shorthair
Burmese cat
Burmese
Maine Coon cat
Maine Coon
Senior orange tabby cat
Senior tabby
Scottish Fold cat
Scottish Fold
Ragdoll cat
Ragdoll
Questions people actually ask

The fine print, without the fine print.

What's a pre-existing condition, really?

Generally, anything your pet showed signs of before the policy started or during the waiting period. That's why it pays to enroll while your pet is young and healthy. It's one of the biggest factors in how much a plan is worth to you.

Do I have to use a specific vet?

Typically no. Pet insurance plans generally work with any licensed veterinarian, emergency hospital, or specialist in the U.S. Your agent will confirm for your plan.

How does reimbursement work?

You pay the vet, send in the invoice (usually a photo in an app), and the carrier pays you back at your chosen rate after the deductible.

Why go through Collar & Cover instead of buying direct?

You get a licensed person who explains your options and the exclusions, and who picks up the phone when a claim gets complicated.

Which states do you serve?

We're starting with Illinois and adding states as we're licensed. Enter your ZIP in the quote form and we'll let you know.

British Shorthair cat and kitten
Collar & Cover · Dogs & cats. That's the whole business.

Insure them before
you need to.

Two minutes to request a quote. A licensed agent on every policy. And someone in your corner when it counts.