BREA, Calif., -- Veterans Day
will have new significance for Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation's
oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, as the company announced
today its partnership with Pets2Vets. The collaboration unites VPI with the
national nonprofit organization, whose mission it is to alleviate the suffering
of U.S. active military, veterans, first responders and their families by
matching them with at-risk shelter animals nationwide. This unique model saves
two lives in the process.
Pets2Vets founder and former Air Force Senior Airman,
David Sharpe said, "Pets2Vets is grateful to VPI for its generous
support. We believe securing the health
of an adopted pet will go a long way toward ensuring a successful bond between
our heroes and their companion animal. With the help of VPI, Pets2Vets hopes to
continue to make a difference in the lives of Americans on the front lines and
shelter animals."
"We know
first-hand that the bond between people and pets can have an incredible healing
power," said Dennis P. Drent, president and CEO for VPI. "This new
relationship will allow Pets2Vets to continue to ease the transition back into
society for these servicemen and women while providing further peace of mind
with health care coverage for their rescued companion."
For the heroes who qualify for the program, Pets2Vets
will cover the first year premium for their new companion under a VPI Major
Medical plan, which offers the most comprehensive coverage protection.
Additionally, pets will receive a CareGuard(SM) Core rider, which covers
expenses relating to vaccinations, flea protection and other preventive routine
care benefits.
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