Pet Owners Plan to Dress Up Their Furry Family Members This Halloween
BREA, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Trick-or-treating isn't just for kids anymore, according to a recent survey of Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) policyholders. Sixty-eight percent of respondents to VPI's online survey intend to dress up their pets this Halloween, according to the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance.
More than 2,000 passionate pet lovers responded to a survey in the company's fall policyholder newsletter, The Retriever. Nearly six percent stated that they'll dress up their pet for the first time this year, while 22.8 percent admitted they plan to wear costumes that match their pet. Close to 40 percent simply expressed, "Of course I will, it's Halloween." Almost 32 percent of policyholders won't wardrobe their dog or cat.
"VPI Pet Insurance policyholders are some of the most passionate pet lovers around, and they treat their pets as integral family members," said VPI spokesperson Dr. Carol McConnell. "The fact that many of them are involving their dogs and cats in this year's Halloween festivities is proof positive of what we call the human-animal bond."
About Veterinary Pet Insurance
Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation's oldest and largest pet health insurance company. Providing pet owners with peace of mind since 1982, the company is committed to being the trusted choice of America's pet lovers and an advocate of pet health education. VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for thousands of medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Optional Vaccination & Routine Care Coverage is also available.
Medical coverage is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Policies are underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and in all other states by National Casualty Company, an A+15 rated company in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information about VPI Pet Insurance policies, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit http://www.petinsurance.com.
