Subject: Bob C: Q-N-A Vet Insurance; Webbed Feet
 
I've done some research on pet insurance, and will run a few articles in
STAR*'s March issue, but I have the simplest solution.
 
Open a savings account for the ferrets / pets in your household.  Have an
automatic deposit of $10 a month per animal go into this account.  Payroll
deduction is a guaranteed way of making sure you put money in.  $10 a month
is less than the fees charges by the pet insurance groups, yet you will get
the interest, PLUS if you don't need the money this year, it is there for
next year and on until you need it.  If you can afford more, or have an
older pet, put in more.  The money is yours to pay for medical emergencies,
no forms to fill out and no battles with a company that does not consider
adrenal surgery a cosmetic operation.  Plus, you can use your vet(s).
 
This works great for shelters too - if you get people to sponsor foster
ferrets or make a donation when a ferret is dropped off, you have some
surgery funds.
 
Pam Troutman / STAR* Ferrets
[Posted in FML issue 2514]