As Scott Thisdale of Wadsworth, Ill., and his shiba inu, Kei, can attest, vacations can be a dangerous place for our four-legged friends. Fortunately, Kei made a full recovery following his escalator mishap and even earned the September 2011 title of “Most Unusual Claim” by VPI. With m... Read More »

National Pet Parent’s Day might not be until April 28th, but you can celebrate right now by helping protect the dogs who protect you. Check out VPI’s new referral page and send a custom email to your favorite pet parent. For every referral email sent during April, VPI will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to Vested Interest in K9’s, a non-profit dedicated to providing vests for law enforcement K9s. So, send an email, and we’ll send a dollar ... Read More »

In 2011, pet lovers rejoiced when the NCAA basketball championship game featured the Huskies (Connecticut) vs. Bulldogs (Butler). Will this year’s road to the Final Four feature a pet-themed squad that is able to break through the fanatic frenzy of March Madness? VPI analyzed its databa... Read More »

As the saying goes, “Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day,” but does that include our furry friends as well? Here at VPI, we think so and whether it’s March 17th or not, many of our policyholders have given their pet a moniker to honor their affection for the Emeral... Read More »

Do you think of your furry friend as your true Valentine? Did you give them a moniker to reflect the affection you have for them? With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, VPI analyzed its database of more than 485,000 insured pets to find out how many pet owners opted for a romance theme when naming their furry friend. Below is a list of the top 10 most common romance-inspired names in VPI’s database of more than 485,000 insured pets ... Read More »