28/07/2026
🐾 We’ve noticed more and more pet care businesses popping up lately, and quite a few aren’t insured.
This definitely isn’t a “book with us” post. It genuinely worries me when I see posts from people wanting to start caring for pets without insurance in place. We all have to start somewhere, and it’s lovely to see people wanting to work with animals, but we just want to explain why asking about insurance is so important before trusting someone with your pets.
Insurance isn’t there because we expect something to go wrong. It’s there just in case.
As a rough idea of what a pet care policy should include, here’s what our Petplan Sanctuary insurance covers:
🐶 Care, Custody & Control – If your pet is injured, becomes ill, or goes missing while in someone’s care.
🏡 Public Liability – If your pet accidentally causes injury to someone or damages property while under your pet carer’s supervision.
🔑 Lost Key Cover – If your house keys are lost or stolen, you’re not left paying for new locks.
📋 Professional Indemnity – Protection if a professional mistake or error leads to a claim.
The reality is, pet care insurance can cost as little as around £15 a month. For the protection it gives both the business and its clients, there’s very little reason not to have it.
This isn’t us asking you to choose us. It’s us asking you to choose an insured pet care provider.
If you’re choosing to board your dog in someone’s home (not a service we provide), please, please check they’re licensed too. Whilst accidents can happen anywhere and with anyone, licensing means the premises have been inspected and meet legal welfare standards. And let’s be honest, obtaining a licence is bloody expensive! It’s usually something people invest in because they’re serious about providing the best possible care.
Please, for the sake of your pets, your home and your own peace of mind, always ask to see proof of insurance and, where applicable, licensing. Any professional pet carer will be happy to show you. ♥️🐾
