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Animal Friends Insurance Press Office: animalfriendsinsurance@havas.com

Research was conducted by OnePoll, among a sample of 2,000 dog, cat, or horse owners in UK (aged 18+). The data was collected between 7th and 13th October 2026. OnePoll is a Market Research Society (MRS) company partner, corporate members of ESOMAR and the British Polling Council (BPC).

About Animal Friends   

Animal Friends Insurance is a multi-award-winning company that provides pet insurance, recognised as Pet Insurer of the Year 2024/25 by Defaqto, the UK’s number one provider of financial product ratings.  Founded in 1998, Animal Friends was built with the aim of providing exceptional pet insurance and champion animal welfare, creating a better life for every animal.  

So far, with the support of our policyholders, we have donated over £10 million to more than 830 animal welfare charities and conservancies worldwide. We believe in educating and inspiring pet owners to take action on critical issues and responsible pet ownership. Together, we can drive positive change for animals everywhere.  

As a pet insurance company founded to help give back to charities, we offer comprehensive coverage for dogs, cats, and horses with a range of policies to suit every budget. We currently protect over 1 million pets nationwide. 

To learn more about how Animal Friends Insurance can help keep your pet healthy and support animal welfare initiatives visit: https://www.animalfriends.co.uk/