A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY PROGRAM
Health Coverage for Furry Companions
The close bond that humans form with their pets can be mystifying to those who proclaim they are not “pet people.” A dog given a spot on the bed or a cat given specialty food might seem extravagant to some, but a glance back in time shows that this close companionship developed long ago. Ancient Egyptians were sometimes mummified with their feline or canine companions, and when given the choice between losing a battle or harming cats, Egyptians chose a loss to their Persian adversaries rather than attacking soldiers who’d strategically strapped felines to their bodies. A special relationship developed between humans and their animals during the process of domestication, and pets earned their proverbial place at the table. For some pet parents, this close bond makes insurance coverage for their fur babies a no-brainer. Some employers are
even offering it as an employment benefit. When it comes to caring for our furry companions, veterinarian Jean Maixner points out that having pet insurance can keep families from having to make a gut- wrenching decision when a pet gets sick or hurt. “If you get the right policy, it can be an asset to the health care of that pet and have a significant impact on the bill that results from an emergency visit,” Maixner says. As with human health insurance, pet health insurance policies vary. A higher deductible usually means paying a lower monthly rate. You can find plans that cover accidents and illnesses, and some plans even cover routine care, like vaccines. In an assessment of policies, Consumer Reports found that for a relatively healthy pet, most policies actually cost more than they would ultimately pay out. However, they also found that for a pet that develops a serious illness or condition,
many pet insurance policies will indeed pay out more than what they cost. Talk with your vet to see if there are any conditions your pet is prone to. Consumer Reports also recommends reading all the fine print when looking at plans to make sure you understand what will be covered. For many people, pet insurance offers peace of mind that their companion will be protected. As Herb Weisbaum, consumer advisor for NBC News, says, “If you buy pet insurance and don’t use it, consider yourself lucky.”
AN EMERGENCY DOOR UNLOCKING PROGRAM
Our Way of Serving the Community
If we get a call about a child locked in a car, we drop everything we’re doing and take immediate action, free of charge. We attempt to be on site within 10–15 minutes so we can open the vehicle before the situation escalates. In Kentucky alone, we’ve performed over 8,000 EDU rescue services, helping countless families. Many people assume leaving a child in the car is due to negligence that happens only to those who lack common sense, but in reality, it can happen to anyone. If a child falls asleep in the back seat while running errands, it’s easy to focus on the tasks at hand and lose track of your surroundings. Across the nation, Pop-A- Lock has preformed over 350,000 EDUs. We always tell people to call 911 first before contacting us. Often, the local authorities will enlist us, but it’s pivotal to make them your first call. Remember, an EDU is an entirely free service we provide to protect the children of our community. There’s no judgment or penalties, because we all make mistakes. We just want to help where we can, and this is one crucial way we can assist people on a daily basis.
Every year, we encounter the unfortunate situation where a child has been left in a locked car on a hot day. In as little as five minutes, the temperature in your car can rise by 10 degrees, and after 15 minutes, it can increase by 20 degrees. That’s why we provide the Emergency Door Unlocking (EDU) program.
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