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Don't Get Paw-sitive About Risks: Protect Your Dream with Pet Care Business Insurance

Opening a pet care business is one of the most rewarding ventures for animal lovers.
However, the cuddly reality of caring for furry clients comes with substantial financial risks.
From wagging tails to lawsuits, emergency vet bills to theft, operating any pet service opens the door for unpredictable liabilities.
Without adequate insurance, a single accident could devastate your dream and undo years of hard work overnight.
So before unleashing your pet care plans, partner with a trusted expert to safeguard every wag and wiggle.
At The Allen Thomas Group, we specialize in crafting customized insurance solutions tailored to the unique risks of pet businesses across the country.
For over 20 years, our insurance agents have provided independent guidance to pet sitters, walkers, trainers, groomers, boarders, shelters, retailers, and more – allowing thousands of entrepreneurs to operate with less financial fear and more furry joy.
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We Provide Customized Insurance For The Following Non Medical Pet Care Businesses
Dog walking & pet sitting
Pet bakeries
Pet boarding & kennels
Pet grooming
Pet insurance companies
Pet photography
Pet stores
Pet training
Pet transportation
Pet waste removal services
The Allen Thomas Group: Your Trusted Partner For Pet Care Professionals
With one call, we’ll help you:
- Navigate complex commercial policies to pinpoint the precise protections your business requires
- Compare quotes from top insurance carriers to uncover significant savings
- Avoid gaps in coverage that leave you dangerously exposed
- Understand exactly what’s covered if the unthinkable occurs
Don’t let worries over risks and insurance complexity muzzle your dreams of owning a pet care business.
As your trusted pack leader, The Allen Thomas Group will outline the coverage essentials, identify your specific vulnerabilities, and craft a tailored safeguarding strategy that allows your business to flourish, risk-free.
From Wagging Tails to Worry-Free Days: Unraveling Your Insurance Needs
While every pet care operation faces distinct liabilities, most entrepreneurs share a common fear: What if an accident happens? Will I be stuck with crippling bills? Could I lose everything?
Without business-specific protections in place, the risks you face daily could quickly snowball into financial catastrophe if an incident occurs. But identifying the right insurance coverage for your unique operation is complex.
As an established pet care insurance broker, The Allen Thomas Group will clearly explain the coverages that matter most – helping you make smart decisions to safeguard against unnecessary threats without overspending on superfluous policies.
Here are the 5 essential insurance policies every pet business owner needs to understand inside and out:
If a pet gets loose and causes damage…an employee drops a grooming table on a customer’s foot…or a boarding dog mysteriously falls ill, general liability coverage protects you when the unexpected happens. It shields your business from the high costs of:
- Bodily injury – Covers medical bills if a client, employee or passerby gets injured on your property or by your negligence.
- Property damage – Pays for repairs and damage to property if your pet causes harm to someone else’s belongings.
- Personal injury – Defends against libel/slander claims orfalse arrest allegations.
- Animal bailee – Applies when a pet in your care dies or gets injured/lost under specific circumstances. This is crucial for boarders, sitters and walkers.
Without adequate general liability limits, one small mishap could snowball into massive uncovered losses. We’ll pinpoint the right level based on your services, team size, and more.
Rather than piecing together standalone policies for your property, assets and income stream, a BOP conveniently bundles general liability, commercial property insurance and business interruption into one package.
For pet businesses, key coverages include:
- Property protection – Gets reimbursed for damage/theft of grooming equipment, retail inventory or boarding facility damage.
- Business interruption – Helps recoup income lost if you must temporarily close after an incident.
- Loss of pet coverage – Available as an add-on to cover all or part of a pet’s actual value if it dies while in your care.
For trainers, behaviorists, groomers and other hands-on pet pros, professional liability is non-negotiable. If Fido doesn’t take to new tricks or leaves the groomer with razor burn, you could face allegations of service quality issues or errors in judgment.
This coverage includes the high legal defense costs, settlements and judgments related to:
- Malpractice
- Lack of professional competence/skill
- Negligent advice
- Failure to meet the standard of care
Without it, one small client complaint could permanently stain your business’ reputation.
Do you make house calls? Run day trips to the park? Offer a pet taxi service? Commercial auto insurance is mandatory for any business operation involving transporting clients’ pets. It covers:
- Liabilities if an animal gets injured in an accident
- Damage if you cause an accident while working
- Pet medical expenses after an accident
- Loss of income if vehicle/s need repairs
For mobile pet groomers and dog walking packs, this protection is especially vital.
Work-related injuries happen, whether it’s a scratch from an anxious cat or a slip on a wet floor. If an employee gets injured while working, workers compensation helps cover their:
- Medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation services
- Permanent impairments or death benefits
In most states, this insurance is legally required once you hire staff. But even as a solo pet sitter, it’s smart to invest in occupation accident coverage for yourself.
The Bottom Line
Juggling the needs of both pets and people is complicated enough without worrying over risks and liability gaps.
By fully understanding the essential insurance protections for your unique operation, you’ll have the freedom to focus on furry snuggles instead of financial what-ifs.

No One-Size-Fits-All Muzzle: Crafting the Perfect Insurance Plan for Your Unique Business
With so many moving parts, how do you pinpoint the precise package to properly insure your pet business?
Every owner faces vastly different risks depending on their:
- Services offered
- Team size
- Annual revenue
- Location
- Years in business
- And much more
For instance, a solo mobile pet groomer operates very differently than a large daycare and boarding facility with multiple staff and a physical location. Their insurance priorities and ideal coverage limits would vary greatly.
That’s why The Allen Thomas Group never takes a one-size-fits-all approach. During a comprehensive risk evaluation, we’ll uncover the unique vulnerabilities your business faces to tailor a plan that checks every box without overspending.
How It Works – Audit, Analyze, Customize:
Risk Audit: We evaluate your current insurance situation, operations, legal structure, financials, assets, staff, location and claims history.
- Are any gaps leaving your assets or income stream vulnerable?
- Where do redundancies allow us to trim costs?
- What incidents or allegations have clients leveled against you in the past?
By understanding exactly how your business functions and where it’s exposed, we gain crucial insight for building an ideal strategy.
Coverage Analysis: Next, we map out your existing policies alongside the additional options necessary to fortify every weak spot identified during our audit.
Do you need to increase liability limits? Add loss of pet coverage? Bolster business interruption protection? We’ll outline each recommendation across:
- Coverage type
- Provider
- Premium estimate
- Policy limits
- Plan add-ons
- Exclusions
Customized Quote: After detailing every facet of your ideal coverage strategy, we then leverage our 20+ years of pet industry relationships to request tailored quotes from leading insurance carriers on your behalf, making adjustments until arriving at the optimal solution.
Rather than overwhelm you with a maze of abstract policy documents, we translate complicated language into easy-to-understand recommendations focused on your risk tolerance, services and budget.
The Bottom Line
Securing the right insurance starts with understanding your unique vulnerabilities.
While other brokers hand off boilerplate solutions, The Allen Thomas Group’s tailored approach gives pet businesses ironclad protection without paying for unnecessary frills. protective strategy tailored to your exact needs and budget.
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Unleash Your Business Potential with Confidence: Partner with The Allen Thomas Group
Between caring for rambunctious pups, appeasing worried pet parents and managing staff, insurance is the last complication you need.
But finding an experienced broker who genuinely understands the pet industry and its entrepreneurial realities is no easy feat.
The good news? You don’t have to go it alone or settle for the status quo.
The Allen Thomas Group offers pet business owners a refreshing approach to insurance – combining unrivaled industry expertise with the independence to secure optimal coverage at the best possible price.
Our Promise to You
We view every client relationship like adopting a new pet family member into our pack.
That means:
Tailored Guidance from Established Pet Experts: Forget explaining industry nuances to a generic advisor. Our commercial insurance agents live and breathe the pet care world right alongside you. We get the daily rewards, risks, and real-life realities you face so we can offer genuinely tailored advice.
Candor and Transparency at Every Turn: You’ll never hear sales pressure or industry jargon from us. We simply outline your options in everyday language, highlighting pros and cons so you can make empowered decisions. No hidden fees. No confusing clauses. Just honest counsel.
Personal Attention Matched to Your Risk Appetite: Insurance isn’t one-size-fits all – your coverage should align with your risk tolerance. Whether you prefer maximum protection or leaner premiums, we construct flexible plans for any comfort level.
The Freedom of an Independent Broker: Unlike captive agents, we provide unbiased guidance by comparing policies from over 20 top carriers. You benefit from objective recommendations, significant cost savings, and optimal coverage.
Ditch the Dog Days, Embrace Sunny Skies: Get Your Customized Quote in Minutes
By aligning with the right insurance partner from day one, you’ll join pet businesses across the US who trust The Allen Thomas Group to help minimize risk and maximize rewards. I mean who doesn’t like a good reward!
So when you’re ready to get started, give us a call at (440) 826-3676 or request a quick quote online using our simple form to get pet business insurance now.
Let us help you unleash your potential, risk-free!
Frequently Asked Questions
Get More Insights On Making The Right Insurance Decision For Your Pet Care Company
What is the importance of having insurance for a pet care business?
Insurance for a pet care business is crucial to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as accidents, injuries, property damage, or lawsuits. It provides financial protection and peace of mind.
How can having insurance impact the net income of my pet care business?
While paying for insurance can decrease your immediate net income due to the cost of premiums, it can significantly protect your long-term net income by covering potential large expenses related to lawsuits or damages that could otherwise be financially devastating.
Can a lawsuit bankrupt a pet care business without appropriate insurance coverage?
Yes, without proper insurance coverage, the costs associated with a lawsuit including legal fees and potential settlement payments could potentially bankrupt a small pet care business.
What type of specific risks in the pet care industry makes it necessary to have adequate insurance coverage?
Risks include but are not limited to injuries or illness to pets under your care, loss or theft of pets, property damage (either at your facility or on customers property during home visits), bites or scratches inflicted by pets onto employees or third parties, and legal liability from dissatisfied customers who may file lawsuits.
What states do you provide pet care business insurance in?
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia