# Fetch Pet Insurance

> Fetch Pet Insurance is a New York-based provider of comprehensive health insurance for dogs and cats across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2003 by Wharton students Chris and Natasha Ashton, it operated for nearly two decades under the Petplan brand before rebranding as Fetch (initially 'Fetch by The Dodo') in 2022. Backed by Warburg Pincus, Fetch reimburses up to 90% of unexpected vet bills and folds in coverage others charge extra for - exam fees, dental for every adult tooth, behavioral therapy, and telehealth - while protecting more than 500,000 pets.

- **Founded:** 2003
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Chris Ashton (Co-founder (former Co-CEO)), Natasha Ashton (Co-founder (former Co-CEO))
- **Team size:** ~350 employees
- **Products:** Fetch Dog Insurance, Fetch Cat Insurance, Telehealth / Virtual Vet, Behavioral Therapy Coverage, Preventive & Wellness Add-ons
- **Notable:** Protecting more than 500,000 dogs and cats across the US and Canada, 4.4-star 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating across 2,700+ reviews, Named 'Best Comprehensive Pet Insurance' by Finder Pet Insurance Awards 2025

## Products & services

- **Fetch Dog Insurance** — Accident and illness coverage for dogs reimbursing up to 90% of eligible vet bills, including exam fees, dental for every adult tooth, and treatment of curable pre-existing conditions.
- **Fetch Cat Insurance** — Comprehensive accident and illness coverage for cats with customizable reimbursement (up to 90%), no upper age limit, and enrollment from six weeks old.
- **Telehealth / Virtual Vet** — Up to $1,000 in covered virtual veterinary appointments, delivered in partnership with Vetster (2023).
- **Behavioral Therapy Coverage** — Up to $1,000 to diagnose and treat behavioral issues with no separate copay or deductible.
- **Preventive & Wellness Add-ons** — Tiered preventive care plans introduced in 2023 covering routine care such as vaccinations, dental cleanings and wellness exams.
- **Fetch Claims App** — Mobile-first claims submission and tracking, backed by AI-assisted customer support.

## Achievements

- Protecting more than 500,000 dogs and cats across the US and Canada
- 4.4-star 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating across 2,700+ reviews
- Named 'Best Comprehensive Pet Insurance' by Finder Pet Insurance Awards 2025
- Named 'Best for Wellness Coverage' by U.S. News & World Report (2025)
- Named 'Best Pet Insurance Provider' by Newsweek Readers' Choice (2026)
- Held the exclusive US license for the Petplan brand for nearly two decades
- Acquired by Warburg Pincus in 2019 at ~$130M in annual sales

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Named 'Best Pet Insurance Provider' in Newsweek's Readers' Choice awards.
- **2025-07** — Partnered with SATELLAI on an AI-powered dog collar for health monitoring.
- **2025-01** — Recognized as 'Best Comprehensive Pet Insurance' (Finder) and 'Best for Wellness Coverage' (U.S. News).
- **2024-01** — Sponsored The Garfield Movie as part of brand marketing.
- **2023-01** — Launched tiered preventive care plans and a Vetster telehealth partnership.
- **2022-03** — Completed rebrand from Petplan to 'Fetch by The Dodo'.

## Links

- Website: https://fetchpet.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/fetch-pet-insurance
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/petplan
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fetchpet
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fetchpet/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/petplan
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fetchpet

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Last updated: 2026-08-06