Petsecure's Paws Across Canada

Petsecure wants to see your pets! Share a picture of your dog or cat along with their name and hometown and Petsecure will add them to their interactive Paws Across Canada map. 

Photos can be posted to the Petsecure Facebook timeline or tweet a photo to @Petsecure on Twitter. 

Thank You for Caring for Cats!

 

"We are only one month into the 2011 Year of the Cat (YOC) campaign and already we have made significant progress!" says Judi Cannon, Collaboration Manager Care for Cats. "Reports about the Year of the Cat have appeared in dozens of newspapers, websites and other media outlets in the past four weeks. As a ‘behind-the-scenes’ member of the Care for Cats Committee, I extend a heart-felt THANK YOU to everyone involved with this important project for making this progress possible."

In the months leading up to the official YOC launch on January 5th, Canada’s companion animal industry rallied together in an amazing spirit of collaboration and commitment. Although we are still in the early stages of the program, all indicators are that we are moving in the right direction. Our combined efforts are creating a heightened awareness about the plight of cats in our communities and the industry is combining resources to insure a successful project. Well done!

Petsecure Pet Insurance Ensures BC SPCA's Adopted Pets are "All taken care of

PetLynx Corporation is please to share some exciting news from one of our  industry partners!

On November 29, 2010, Petsecure pet insurance and the BC SPCA are proud to announce a new partnership that will provide all cats and dogs adopted through the BC SPCA with a six-week trial of pet insurance through Petsecure's Adoptsecure Program.

Each pet adopted from any of the 36 BC SPCA branches across British Columbia will go home with a trial of Petsecure pet insurance for accidents and illness valued at up to $500.

Petsecure Pet Insurance's 'FURther the Fight' Campaign

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Petsecure pet insurance is joining the fight against pet cancer with their November Pet Cancer Awareness Month campaign, ‘FURther the Fight’, on Facebook and Twitter ... and PetLynx Corporation is pleased to be able to help them promote this campaign!

For every new fan to join their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter in the month of November, Petsecure pet insurance will donate $1 to the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Pet Trust Fund, towards pet cancer research.

Cats need our help ... this is the help they need!

THE OPPORTUNITY: Care for Cats and the Year of the Cat are the first major initiatives resulting from ideas born at the International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies. This national program will enable all sectors of the companion animal industry to work together to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis while raising the social status and value of cats in our communities.

Care for Cats is a long-term project that will respond to the cat overpopulation crisis by creating and distributing public education programs and support materials, encouraging community collaboration across all industry sectors; providing accurate resources; and collecting and evaluating national metrics to measure success.

  We cannot expect to completely solve the cat crisis in a single year. Care for Cats was formed ... Year of the Cat is its first project.
Launch date: January 2011.

PetLynx and Partners Launch HomeSafe™ Canada Initiative

The "official" launch date is March 2011 ... but we are so excited we can't wait to tell you about the new HomeSafe RDOG and RCAT initiatives! This innovative new program is a result of months of collaborative effort between:

• PetLynx Corporation 
• Canadian Kennel Club
• Dogs in Canada Magazine
• Iams and
• Petsecure

Although each of these companies represent a different sector of the companion animal industry, when it comes to our animal companions, we all share a common goal ...

Healing Pets. Helping People.

September is Pet Health Insurance Month and PetSecure Pet Insurance is pleased that the Farley Foundation has come on board as a contest sponsor and has donated a plush ‘Farley’ doll to include in the Grand Prize!

September is National Pet Health Insurance Month

At PetLynx we love to share good news from our industry partners. Here's some exciting news about a great contest from the good folks at Petsecure!

September is National Pet Health Insurance Month and Petsecure wants to remind all pet parents about the importance of insuring their animal companions.

Did you know that in Canada, over 50% of households have pets ... but only 1% of them are insured!

Pet insurance is a valuable way of ensuring you can provide your pet with the best possible care, without having to worry about the cost.

To help spread the message, Petsecure pet insurance is offering a contest throughout veterinary clinics across Canada and on our website, giving pet parents the opportunity to win big!

Fill out a Petsecure ballot at participating clinics or online at www.petsecure.com  and enter to win a grand prize valued at over $4,000!  Grand Prize includes:

• one year coverage with Petsecure
• a 40” Sony LCD TV
• a one year supply of pet food
• an iPod nano
• a one year subscription to moderndog magazine
• and much more!

Second and third prizes include: an Apple iPad and an iPod Touch!

  

Contest ends: September 30, 2010. Enter today!

For more information about pet insurance, visit: www.petsecure.com

  

Thank you to all participating sponsors - Purina, PetLynx, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Dogs in Canada magazine, Modern Dog magazine, Fetch & Pounce, the Farley Foundation, the Canadian Kennel Club and London Drugs.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

ReFur-A-Pet Gift Card Give Away From Petsecure

PetLynx Corporation is pleased to tell you about a great promotion being offered by PetSecure, one of our industry partners.

Are you a proud Petsecure pet insurance member who knows someone interested in pet insurance? Or do you have a friend who’s having difficulties paying their vet bills? Petsecure pet insurance wants to help out through our ReFur-A-Pet program!

Dogs + Hot Air Balloons, Fireworks or Thunder = Cause for Concern, not Celebration!

"Duke, a 14-year-old mixed breed dog rescued from the Edmonton Humane Society, is a big part of our family," wrote Janet C. "He went missing after some hot air balloons scared him and he was gone for several hours."

Survey Says.... Petsecure is #1

A recent independent survey* of veterinarians across Canada revealed that Petsecure Pet Health Insurance is the number one recommended brand of pet insurance with 8 out of 10 veterinarians recommending Petsecure pet insurance to their clients.
"It is rewarding to be recognized by the veterinary community," says Randy Valpy, President & CEO of Petsecure. "We continue to invest our time and financial resources in the veterinary community and we are pleased to see that this investment is being recognized and that veterinarians trust and value our pet insurance product enough to not only recommend it to their clients, but to recommend us more than any other brand of pet insurance."

"We were also thrilled to hear the results of this survey," adds Larry Evans, President & CEO of PetLynx Corporation. "We are proud that Petsecure is one of our valued community partners and look forward to continuing to work in collaboration with them in our on-going efforts to provide lifetime protection for pets... and peace of mind for pet families."

Petsecure also:

• Is a corporate partner with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)
• Belongs to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Business Management Program
• Has the American Animal Hospital Association Seal of Acceptance (AAHA)

Along with their Chief Veterinary Officer, Petsecure has a team of Territory Managers who work with veterinary clinics across the country educating pet owners and practice staff on the importance of pet insurance.

Not only is Petsecure the number one recommended brand of pet insurance by veterinarians, it's also currently the top ranked brand by Canadian pet insurance policyholders according to customer ratings on www.petinsurancereview.com. This independent third party website allows pet owners with insurance to rate their provider and offer advice to others looking to buy pet insurance. "Knowing that we have the support of both veterinarians and pet parents shows us that we are doing something right," says Valpy.

As the oldest and largest pet insurance company in Canada, Petsecure will continue to work with the veterinary community to provide the best and most innovative pet insurance coverage in the country.

*Survey conducted by by GfK Kynetec, a leading market research company.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

PetSecure Helps Pet

PetSecure pet health insurance was happy to deliver some great news to Romelda Morson, an active volunteer in her Toronto community and pet parent of two dogs - Impulse and Fynnegan. The company paid for Impulse's $2,500.00 ligament surgery after she was attacked by a stray dog and her former pet health insurance company denied the claim.

Prior to the attack, Romelda faced a hydro explosion in her apartment and was forced to leave her home with nothing but the clothes on her back, cell phone and pets in hand. After this disaster, she formed a tenants' association to ensure everyone living in her building would be treated equally and fairly.

"As pet parents ourselves, we are proud to give back by providing resources and support to the pet community across Canada," says Randy Valpy, President & CEO of PetSecure. "When we heard what Romelda had been through, we wanted to help; our goal as a company is to ensure that pets across Canada enjoy longer, fuller and healthier lives, even if that means helping one pet parent at a time!"

"Things like this don't happen often in our society, let alone happen to me," Romelda stated after Petsecure told her the good news. "Petsecure has reinstated my faith in insurance companies and I'm truly grateful for their generosity and willingness to support Impulse. This has made a huge difference in our lives and has taken away a burden of not knowing how we would take care of this payment."

Petsecure wants all of their members to feel secure knowing that in their time of need, and when they really need that extra help, they can rest assured that they will be taken care of.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Raising Funds for Cancer Research

Petsecure pet health insurance has declared November as Pet Cancer Awareness Month. The goal of this initiative is to raise funds for cancer in pets and was pioneered five years ago in the USA by Veterinary Pet Insurance.

"In 2009, we've paid out nearly $1,300,000 towards claims for the cost of veterinary treatment and care due to pet cancer," says Randy Valpy, President & CEO of Petsecure pet health insurance. "Although cancer is the leading cause of death among older pets, 50% of pet cancer is curable. Our goal for this month is to raise money for researching cancer in dogs and cats across the country and to educate Canadian pet parents on how to prevent and treat a disease that affects 1 in 3 household pets."

By raising funds for cancer research, Petsecure hopes to decrease the sad pet stories they hear by helping to find a cure for this deadly disease. Petsecure is encouraging pet owners to help 'FURther the Fight' by becoming a fan of their Facebook page. For every new fan they receive in November PetSecure will donate $1.00 to the Ontario Veterinary College Pet Trust Fund.

Help Find Tommy

Owners spare no expense in attempt to find beloved dog

"Tommy" was entrusted to the care of a dog walker in Toronto, Ontario when he bolted on May 24, 2009. Despite Herculean efforts to find their lost dog, the 18-pound, [then] 18-month-old Bichon/Poodle is still missing in action.

Tommy's pet family is reported to have spent over $10,000 on newspaper ads in the Toronto Star and National Post, as well as being featured on CTV News. They're even gone so far as to hire a tracking dog and post a $3,000 reward for Tommy's safe return.

Tommy's case is also prominently featured on Petsecure's website with the following message: "It's for situations like these that Petsecure provides Lost Pet Advertising as one of our member benefits when you enroll - we offer up to $1,000 to help get your lost pet home. We are also big fans of PetLynx - a great service that helps reunite lost pets and their people."

If you have seen Tommy or know where he is, call (416) 606-4349,
(416) 580-3699 or HelpFindTommy.com.