A Different Concept of Pet Insurance

        One of the many great things about attending a Petcentric Social Media Conference like BlogPaws is getting to learn about new products and new innovations on the market place.
Figo Pet Insurance is among the sponsors this year. Their concept to pet insurance goes beyond the reimbursement and deductibles to a more complete system of maintaining your pet's health. Through the use of innovative technology and a choice of three plans, pet companions are given reliable options and peace of mind.

       Figo Pet Insurance is underwritten by the Markel Corporation, based in Richmond, Virginia. Figo's coverage provides reimbursements for treatments administered by licensed veterinarians, emergency vet clinics, and specialists anywhere in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

    Among the many items covered are Veterinary Exam Fees, Specialists' visits, accidents, emergency visits, surgeries, prescriptions, hereditary, chronic and congenital conditions, holistic and alternative therapies, cancer treatments, and more.

     My favorite part of the Figo plan is the ability to upload your pet's medical history to the Cloud, where via an app (IOS or Android), you can access this information anywhere, especially useful in the case of an emergency if you're away from home. The app has many features including appointment reminders, a "Near Me" button, claim services, veterinarians, and Pet GPS!
   
     The ability to upload from any device or send documents directly into your Pet Cloud via your personal email @MyPetCloud.com is ideal for the "paper challenged" person that I tend to be. As hard as I try to be more organized, my system of filing important information doesn't always work out as well as I've anticipated. Figo allows you to upload all of your pet's medical history and photos of veterinary bills and other important items. The Figo app lets you share the information that you choose.

    Prudence was covered by a different company's pet insurance plan, which worked well for us, but filing a claim was a problem. Faxing forms is really a nuisance, especially if a fax machine isn't among the many tech items we owned at the time. With the Figo plan, claims can be made via the app, making things a bit easier in a time of stress from a sick or injured pet. 

 If you think that Figo Insurance may be a good option for you, head to the Figo Insurance website and get a quote. It's simple as one, two, three. See which of the three plan options work best for you and your pet. There's an excellent graphic on the site, much more extensive than the sample I've added below, showing the difference in coverage between Figo Pet Insurance and other plans available.

 I can't speak from experience, since until I bring another dog into my life, pet insurance will wait but I can honestly tell you that I believe Figo Insurance may be the option for me. Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be posting more updated from BlogPaws shortly!

As Prudence would say, "thanks fur stopping by pals"!

 

A New Chapter

   
     Many of you know that Prudence passed on last October. I still haven't been able to put her loss into words, as if then I would be admitting that she really is gone. She was such a presence and inspired so much of what I've come to do over these several years. I know she'll always be with me in spirit and hopefully soon another coonhound will come into my life. I do know that Pru left big paw prints to fill, as she's left those same paw prints on my soul.

     I've decided to keep the blog up in her memory, and over the next few weeks, I'll be introducing you to some of the kitties that share our home. I know they miss her too but it's going to be interesting to see how they react to a new canine pal. I have a few reviews to post in the meantime so be on the lookout for those and I'll also be writing about shelter pets and rescue transports.

      There will be a bit of an evolution to this, as I'll also be sharing pictures and stories of this year's gardening adventures and some crafting thrown into the mix!

Perhaps this will be the summer that the chicken coop gets assembled? We'll see!

As Prudence would say "thanks fur stopping by pals"!

   

Happy National Dog Day!

I thought that everyday was National Dog Day!

Tuesday's Tales, Meet Oscar!

Hiya buddies!

                This week we'd love for you to meet Oscar! This fellow is a real sweet heart (and may we add, a party animal)!
 

Just look at those eyes! Oscar is pretty articulate, so we're going to quote him from his Petfinder.com page:

   "My volunteer friends call me a "lap dog" and a big "teddy bear." As you can see from my pictures, my favorite place is with you! I like to be near you, giving kisses and snuggling. 

    "I also like to take walks, and I walk pretty nice. Sometimes if I smell something I like I'll pull, but I mostly trot along and listen very good when you direct me. I will sit for treats and take them very gently and I will share my toys and food with you with my big smile. When I met another doggie during my evaluation, I gave him kisses. I like to jump and play with other doggies!"

   Wow! It's hard to believe this cutie is still waiting for his forever family to come and get him!

   Oscar is currently at the Newark Humane Society, at 124 Evergreen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. When inquiring remember to have Oscar's identification number (131950) handy. The shelter is open 7 days a week from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM. For directions please call 973-824-7080.

With each adoption, the Society will present a DVD on TRAINING YOUR DOG or YOUR ADOPTED CAT at no charge.The dog video will include problems with chewing, jumping, mouthing, etc.
There are $300 worth of free coupons offered with the dog video and $100 in free coupons for each cat adopter. It's a win - win buddies!

The Tuesday's Tails Blog hop features shelter pets, all waiting for their forever homes. Please consider featuring a cat, dog or any pet at your local shelter on your blog and join the hop! Sharing these friends will certainly improve their chances of being adopted!

Thank you Dogs 'N Pawz & Talking Dogs for hosting! 

And thank you for stopping by pals!

Tuesday's Tales, meet Petey!

Hi pals!

This week we'd love for you to meet Petey!
 

Petey is a older dog, between 9 and 10 years, recently surrendered to the shelter.  He's up to date on all his shots and is neutered. It's a mystery as to why he was surrendered. Petey is housebroken, good with children and other pets. He's available now for a meet and greet. It would be wonderful if he could live out the rest of his life with a loving family.

Petey is currently at the Newark Humane Society, in Newark, New Jersey. When inquiring remember to have Petey's identification number (136604). The shelter is open 7 days a week from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM. For directions call 973-824-7080. 

 

With each adoption, the Society will present a DVD on TRAINING YOUR DOG or YOUR ADOPTED CAT at no charge.The dog video will include problems with chewing, jumping, mouthing, etc.

There are $300 worth of free coupons offered with the dog video and $100 in free coupons for each cat adopter. It's a win - win buddies!

The Tuesday's Tails Blog hop features shelter pets, all waiting for their forever homes. Please consider featuring a cat, dog or any pet at your local shelter on your blog and join the hop! Sharing these friends will certainly improve their chances of being adopted!

Thank you Dogs 'N Pawz & Talking Dogs for hosting!

 

Thanks for stopping by pals!

Road Trip Ready With Kurgo!

 Hiya pals!

The good folks at Kurgo asked us to review one of their car seat covers. Since we just purchased a new vehicle a few months ago, we jumped on the opportunity! It's hard for us to keep the interior nice and neat when traveling with a hound like me!

Easy to install, the cover stays in place with adjustable loops that go over the back seat head rests and elastic cords help to keep it taught below the seats. There's also a sturdy strap that can wrap behind the seat backs to keep the cover in place.

The covers are waterproof and stain-resistant, very important to consider when you're transporting this hound! We love that the openings for the seat belts have Velcro® closures, helping to keep fur, dirt and any spills from reaching the upholstery. The fabric has a nice feel, not too rough and not slippery at all. The cover is machine washable, in cold water. Just hang it up to dry.

There are two roomy pockets, perfect for any toys that might come along for the ride too.

 As you can tell, when I'm in the car, I'm ready to roll!

 The Kurgo company knows how much people enjoy the great outdoors and want to share the experience with their canine companions! It can be a rough and muddy ride, so it's great that Kurgo stands behind their products with a lifetime warranty!

Please excuse the drool! Another reason we love our Kurgo car seat cover!

  One of the things we really like about the Kurgo company is that they give back to the community. They've donated to over 400 non-profit organizations that help animals. They've also created the Kurgo Foundation. The foundation supports non-profits assisting animals in the wake of a disaster.

This coonhound gives our seat cover a 4 Paw rating!

Disclaimer:  We received the Kurgo car seat cover to review, but our opinions are our own. We would never recommend a product or service that we didn't completely trust and believe in.

Thanks for stopping by!

Meet Sweet Dora!

Hiya buddies!

This week we're featuring sweet Dora, a four year old Chihuahua mix on Tuesday's Tails.  

Dora is a recent owner surrender. She's housebroken, great with children and other pets! And up to date on her shots as well.

Dora is currently at the Newark Humane Society, in Newark, New Jersey.  With each adoption, the Society will present a DVD on TRAINING YOUR DOG or YOUR ADOPTED CAT at no charge.The dog video will include problems with chewing, jumping, mouthing, etc.

There are $300 worth of free coupons offered with the dog video and $100 in free coupons for each cat adopter. It's a win - win buddies!

The Tuesday's Tails Blog hop features shelter pets, all waiting for their forever homes. Please consider featuring a cat, dog or any pet at your local shelter on your blog and join the hop! Sharing these friends will certainly improve their chances of being adopted!

Thank you Dogs 'N Pawz & Talking Dogs for hosting! 

Thanks for stopping by pals!