For her 9th birthday, Priya got a beagle puppy named Bruno. Her parents surprised her not only with Bruno but also with something called “pet insurance.” At the time, Priya didn’t understand why that mattered.

Two years later, Bruno broke his leg while playing fetch. As Priya cried beside him, her parents calmly contacted their insurer. The coverage helped them get Bruno the surgery and follow-up care he needed without delay.

Now, Bruno’s leg is as good as new — and Priya proudly tells all her friends, “Bruno has doggy insurance! He’s a VIP — Very Important Pup