Welcoming a dog into our lives is a very special occasion, whether they’re a puppy or a dog that’s being re-homed, they’re soon part of the family – often referred to as our ‘fur-babies.’ We know their time with us is precious and an unfortunate truth is that their lives are shorter than us humans, […]

Naturally, in our line of work, we often hear from our customers when things go wrong; whether that’s a pet that has had an accident or one that’s become unwell and needs urgent veterinary care. Whatever the reason, our team of insurance specialists are on hand to guide you through the process of making a […]

In several households across the UK, a resident expert in mischief making can often be found. They go by many names including, the sock thief, the countertop snaffler, the destroyer of household furnishings, and the tissue shredder, but whatever they go by in your home our research can reveal that you are absolutely not alone. […]

It’s the age-old debate among pet owners, who’s the superior species, is it cats or dogs? Along with metaphors such as ‘they fight like cats and dogs’ we’re led to believe that cats and dogs don’t get along, so we need to pick a side. Yet, it’s often a myth that your furry companions can’t […]

Our dogs love having us around as much as we like having them around; we go towards the door and they think it’s time for a walk, we walk to the fridge and there they are, waiting to see if we ‘accidentally’ drop a bit of cheese near them, they can be like our little […]

Like us, one minute our pets are fit and healthy, the next they could be involved in an accident or become ill and our world is turned upside down. After our customer, Sue’s, dog Candy, a 9-year-old Beagle Cross, became unexpectedly ill she was left anxious and stressed. We recently caught up with her to […]

The journey to pet ownership is different with each and every family, from deciding to have a puppy, to rehoming a dog through adoption. We don’t always know our pet’s history, however when we do, it can spark an even bigger bond between us, the owner, and them. As one example, we spoke to our […]

The bond that we have with our beloved pets is so special and unique from owner to owner. When they become ill or injured it can be a very worrying time, not just the unknown of how poorly your pet could be but also the potential costs associated with making them better again. Here at […]

Here at The Insurance Emporium we talk a lot about how pets are as much a part of our families as humans, and yet sometimes when a pet dies it’s not acknowledged in the same way. We often feel surprised at how much it affects us, maybe even embarrassed; there’s almost a feeling that a […]

Many of us can relate to the notion that as we get older, companionship doesn’t just come in the form of the humankind, but also from pet ownership. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we caught up with one of customers, Jayne, who told us about her dog, Boo, and her recent experience when having to […]