Fetch Pet Insurance Review


Fetch Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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Fetch ranks 12th for cat insurance affordability and 13th for dogs. Monthly premiums average $36 for cats and $77 for dogs.

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Fetch ranks sixth nationally for customer experience, holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and gets moderate reviews on Trustpilot.

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Fetch ranks third nationwide for coverage quality. Policies cover accidents and illness with customizable deductibles and annual limits.

Fetch Pet Insurance Ratings

Fetch's pet insurance scores 2.95 out of 5 for cats and 2.70 for dogs in MoneyGeek's analysis. Coverage is a strength for both pets, but premiums are above average. The 15-day accident waiting period is longer than most competitors.

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Affordability1.7513
Overall Score2.711
Customer Experience3.546
Coverage3.683
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WHO IS FETCH PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

Fetch is a strong option for owners who want affordable deductibles and unlimited coverage. Hereditary conditions and exam fees are covered at no extra cost. The 15-day accident waiting period is a drawback for anyone who needs coverage to start right away.

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Fetch Pet Insurance Ratings by State

Fetch sells pet insurance in all 50 states. Its best cat ranking is eighth in one state; it holds 10th place for cats in 41 states. For dogs, Fetch ranks 11th in 26 states. It's not the top pick for best pet insurance overall, but its third-place coverage ranking and sixth-place customer experience ranking are consistent across markets.

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Nevada1.7113
Nebraska1.7613
Tennessee1.8513
Idaho1.9413
Texas212
North Dakota2.0111
Arizona2.0113
Florida2.0613
New Jersey2.0913
Kansas2.0913
Michigan2.1112
New York2.1613
Oklahoma2.1611
Wyoming2.1711
Delaware2.1711
Alaska2.1912
Arkansas2.1911
Minnesota2.2212
Connecticut2.2212
Washington2.2311
Indiana2.2312
Montana2.2413
Wisconsin2.2611
Vermont2.2712
Massachusetts2.3113
Georgia2.3112
Mississippi2.3212
Illinois2.3410
New Hampshire2.3412
West Virginia2.3511
Louisiana2.3612
Rhode Island2.3712
South Carolina2.379
California2.3813
Missouri2.3912
Alabama2.4211
Colorado2.4413
New Mexico2.4511
South Dakota2.4611
Hawaii2.4911
Iowa2.5312
Oregon2.5413
North Carolina2.5411
Kentucky2.5711
Ohio2.5812
Utah2.5812
Pennsylvania2.5912
Virginia2.7211
Maine2.7212
Maryland3.027

Fetch Pet Insurance Comparison

See how Fetch pet insurance fares against national competitors below.

Fetch vs. AKC
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 3.85
AKC beats Fetch in affordability, coverage and customer service for dogs and cats.
Fetch vs. ASPCA
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 3.85
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 3.35
ASPCA is more affordable. Fetch has stronger coverage scores.
Fetch vs. Embrace
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 2.55
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 2.30
Fetch beats Embrace overall, with better coverage for both dogs and cats.
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 3.80
Figo costs less. Fetch has slightly stronger coverage scores.
Fetch vs. Hartville
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 3.90
Hartville is more affordable. Fetch has stronger coverage scores.
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 4.25
Lemonade is ahead on affordability and overall scores. Fetch has better coverage for both pets.
Fetch vs. Liberty Mutual
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 2.30
Fetch beats Liberty Mutual on overall scores and coverage.
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 2.40
MetLife costs less for dogs. Fetch has better coverage and stronger cat scores.
Fetch vs. Nationwide
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 2.65
Fetch has stronger coverage. Nationwide has better customer service.
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 3.80
Pets Best is stronger on affordability and coverage. Fetch leads on customer experience.
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 4.15
Pumpkin is more affordable. Fetch has stronger coverage scores despite lower overall rankings.
Fetch vs. Rainwalk
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 3.95
Rainwalk has better customer service and affordability. Fetch has stronger coverage.
Fetch vs. Spot
• Dogs: 2.70 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 2.95 vs. 4.15
Spot is ahead on affordability and service. Fetch has stronger coverage scores.

How Much Does Fetch Pet Insurance Cost?

Fetch's pet insurance costs average $77 a month ($929 a year) for dogs and $36 a month ($430 a year) for cats. Your rate depends on your location and pet breed.

Cat$36$32$430$37914%
Dog$77$60$929$72328%

Fetch Pet Insurance Rates by State

Premiums vary by state based on veterinary costs and local claim patterns. Fetch's cheapest pet insurance for cats is $24 a month in Arkansas. The most expensive is $46 a month in Massachusetts. For dogs, Arkansas is the lowest at $52 a month and Massachusetts the highest at $100.

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Arkansas$52$624
Alabama$57$684
North Dakota$60$715
Missouri$61$734
Kentucky$61$736
Louisiana$62$749
Montana$65$779
Oklahoma$65$777
Iowa$65$782
Mississippi$66$791
West Virginia$67$804
Rhode Island$67$809
New Mexico$68$821
South Dakota$69$823
North Carolina$69$829
Georgia$70$840
Nebraska$70$841
Indiana$70$842
Kansas$70$844
Ohio$71$854
Tennessee$72$860
Wyoming$72$863
Vermont$72$866
South Carolina$74$884
Utah$74$888
Alaska$75$907
Maryland$76$912
Idaho$77$931
Michigan$78$934
Delaware$78$936
Hawaii$78$940
Nevada$80$965
Minnesota$80$965
Pennsylvania$81$969
Texas$82$985
Virginia$83$994
Wisconsin$83$998
New York$84$1,013
New Jersey$88$1,052
Florida$88$1,054
Connecticut$89$1,062
Washington$89$1,071
New Hampshire$90$1,080
Maine$94$1,129
Arizona$94$1,133
Illinois$96$1,153
Oregon$96$1,157
Colorado$98$1,171
California$98$1,178
Massachusetts$100$1,199

Fetch Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Fetch's premiums change based on your pet's breed. Cat owners pay $32 monthly for British Longhairs but $44 for Abyssinians. Dog premiums show wider gaps, starting at $32 for small mixed breeds under 20 pounds and reaching $181 for Bullmastiffs. These price differences happen because some breeds face more health problems and need costlier veterinary care than others.

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British Longhair$32$378
Domestic Shorthair$32$383
Small Mix (Under 20 pounds)$32$384
Bombay$32$387
Ragdoll$32$387
Siamese$33$395
Russian Blue$33$401
Norwegian Forest cat$35$422
Birman$36$428
Tonkinese$36$428
Chinchilla$36$436
Devon Rex$36$436
Serengeti$36$437
Munchkin$36$438
Burmese$36$439
Small Mix (11-25)$37$441
Himalayan$37$447
Small Mix (10 and less pounds)$37$450
Scottish Fold$38$449
Bengal$38$453
Snowshoe$38$455
Small Mix (0-20)$38$450
Small Mix (1-10 pounds)$38$461
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$38$458
Cornish Rex$39$468
British Shorthair$39$468
Persian$39$472
Siberian$40$475
Australian Mist$40$476
Savannah$40$477
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$40$472
Balinese$40$479
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$41$495
Chihuahua$41$496
Peruvian Hairless Dog$41$496
Shih Tzu$41$496
Sphynx$42$501
Maine Coon$42$507
Small Mix (11-30)$43$522
Exotic Shorthair$44$521
Abyssinian$44$522
Small Mix (25 and less pounds)$44$528
Alaskan Husky$46$552
American Eskimo$46$552
Husky$46$552
Shiba Inu$46$552
Small Mix (22 pounds or less)$46$552
Morkie$46$556
Affenpinscher$47$568
American Hairless Terrier$47$568
Australian Silky Terrier$47$568
English Toy Terrier$47$568
Foxhound$47$568
Fox Terrier$47$568
German Pinscher$47$568
Jack Russell Terrier$47$568
Schnoodle$47$568
Toy Mix (10 and less pounds)$47$569
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$48$568
Cavapoo$49$590
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$50$608
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$52$628
American Foxhound$52$630
Dachshund$52$630
English Foxhound$52$630
Harrier$52$630
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$53$637
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$53$639
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$53$639
Bichon Frise$54$647
Cavachon$54$647
Coton De Tulear$54$647
Maltipoo$54$647
Miniature Pinscher$54$647
Papillon$54$647
Pekingese$54$647
Pomeranian$54$647
Puggle$54$647
Groodle$54$652
Australian Cattle Dog$55$665
Australian Shepherd$55$665
Bearded Collie$55$665
Border Collie$55$665
Cockapoo$55$665
English Springer Spaniel$55$665
Field Spaniel$55$665
Rough Collie$55$665
Shetland Sheepdog$55$665
Smooth Collie$55$665
Welsh Springer Spaniel$55$665
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$56$676
Dingo$57$685
Havanese$57$684
Miniature Poodle$57$684
Miniature Schnauzer$57$684
Standard Schnauzer$57$684
Toy Poodle$57$684
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$58$698
Border Terrier$59$703
Norwich Terrier$59$703
West Highland White Terrier$59$703
Yorkshire terrier$59$703
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$63$759
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$63$758
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$63$762
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$64$763
Goldendoodle$64$765
Labradoodle$64$765
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$64$765
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$64$762
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$64$778
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$67$801
Afghan Hound$67$809
Basenji$67$809
Beagle$67$809
Bloodhound$67$809
Finnish Lapphund$67$809
German Spitz$67$809
Japanese Chin$67$809
Japanese Spitz$67$809
Keeshond$67$809
Lhasa Apso$67$809
Miniature Dachshund$67$809
Norwegian Elkhound$67$809
Saluki$67$809
Samoyed$67$809
Shar Pei$67$809
Siberian Husky$67$809
Mixed Breed$68$820
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$68$812
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$69$829
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$69$829
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$69$829
Small Mix (0-25)$69$829
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$71$855
Boston Terrier$73$880
Pitbull$73$880
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$74$879
Labrador Retriever$77$929
American Staffordshire Terrier$80$955
Collie$80$955
Corgi$80$955
Great Pyrenees$80$955
Greyhound$80$955
Italian Greyhound$80$955
Lurcher$80$955
Maltese$80$955
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$80$955
Staffordshire Bull Terrier$80$955
Welsh Corgi Cardigan$80$955
Welsh Corgi Pembroke$80$955
Whippet$80$955
Airedale Terrier$82$982
Australian Terrier$82$982
Briard$82$982
Brussels Griffon$82$982
Cairn Terrier$82$982
Irish Terrier$82$982
Large Mix (71+ pounds)$82$982
Miniature Fox Terrier$82$982
Norfolk Terrier$82$982
Pug$82$982
Scottish Terrier$82$982
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier$82$982
Tibetan Terrier$82$982
Welsh Terrier$82$982
Wire Fox Terrier$82$982
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$84$1,011
Clumber Spaniel$84$1,011
Cocker spaniel$84$1,011
Dalmatian$84$1,011
English Setter$84$1,011
German Shorthaired Pointer$84$1,011
Pointer$84$1,011
Vizsla$84$1,011
Alsation$85$1,023
Golden Retriever$87$1,041
Alsatian$89$1,071
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$89$1,071
German Shepherd$89$1,071
Portuguese Water Dog$89$1,071
Standard Poodle$89$1,071
Small Mix (20 and under pounds)$92$1,110
Giant Mix (90 pounds+)$93$1,111
Mixed Breed Giant (>90 lbs)$97$1,163
Akita$101$1,211
Alaskan Malamute$101$1,211
Bracco Italiano$101$1,211
Chow Chow$101$1,211
English Pointer$101$1,211
Irish Setter$101$1,211
Italian Spinone$101$1,211
Rhodesian Ridgeback$101$1,211
Weimaraner$101$1,211
Doberman Pincher$103$1,237
Boxer$104$1,247
Bull Terrier$104$1,247
Miniature Bull Terrier$104$1,247
Australian Kelpie$110$1,321
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$110$1,321

Is Fetch Pet Insurance Expensive?

Fetch ranks 12th for cat insurance affordability and 13th for dog insurance affordability, making it far from the cheapest option. Use the filterable table below to see whether Fetch is expensive for your pet's age group and your chosen deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$500
$5,000
80%
$105$1,26047%

Fetch Pet Insurance Discounts

Fetch has three pet insurance discounts: military, AARP membership and employer group benefits. Each saves 10% for qualifying customers. Multi-pet owners may find additional savings through group coverage arrangements.

AARP membership
10%
AARP members who enroll through the AARP benefit page
Military
10%
Active military and veterans with proof of service
Employer group benefit
10%
Employees who sign up through a participating employer's group plan

Fetch Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

Fetch ranks sixth nationally for customer service for both cats and dogs, with a high Better Business Bureau rating and strong Trustpilot feedback. Reddit tells a different story: praise for helpful representatives sits alongside complaints about claim processing and slow response times. Experiences vary enough that it's worth reading recent reviews before buying.

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    Fetch Trustpilot Reviews

    Fetch earns a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot from verified customers who rate its service and claims handling. Most policyholders report positive experiences with Fetch's coverage and support team. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about companies.

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    Fetch Better Business Bureau Rating

    Fetch holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and maintains BBB Accredited Business status. The A+ grade is BBB's top rating, showing Fetch meets its standards for trust and resolves customer complaints effectively.

Fetch Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Reddit sentiment on Fetch is poor. Of 13 comments in our analysis, only 8% were positive, which means one favorable review against 12 negative ones. Claim denials and coverage gaps are the most common complaints, and frustration with Fetch's claims process comes up repeatedly. The sample is small but consistent enough to flag.

Fetch Pet Insurance Coverage

Fetch offers pet insurance coverage for dogs and cats. Pet owners can customize their policies by choosing from different coverage tiers and adding optional wellness benefits, allowing them to match their plan with their budget and their pet's needs.

Coverage highlights
Accident and illness: emergency care, diagnostics, surgery, hospitalization, prescription medications, dental disease and tooth injury, boarding fees when owner is hospitalized (limits apply), advertising and reward for lost pets (limits apply)
Network/vets
Any licensed veterinarian, including specialists and emergency clinics, in the U.S. and Canada
Age limits/enrollment
Coverage starts as young as six weeks for some pets; no general upper age limit in many states for enrollment (availability may vary by state)
Included as part of covered sick visits (no separate exam fee exclusion for many claims)
Waiting period of 15 days for accident and illness coverage, 6 months for orthopedic and cruciate conditions
70%, 80%, 90%
Qualifying prescription medications reimbursed up to 100% when ordered via Fetch Pet Rx (subject to deductible and policy limits)
Common annual deductible options include $250 to $2,500
Pre-existing conditions
Excluded: conditions with clinical signs before enrollment or during waiting periods; curable pre-existing conditions may be considered if treatment- and symptom-free for 365 days
Telehealth
Online vet visits covered (example: up to $1,000 per year with partnered telehealth vendor)
$5,000, $10,000, Unlimited

*Coverage varies by state and policy terms. Always review your specific policy documents and consult your insurance provider to understand exact coverage terms, exclusions, limitations and waiting periods before enrollment.

Fetch Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

Fetch provides an optional wellness plan in three tiers, covering preventive care like vaccinations, dental cleanings and routine exams. These plans have no deductibles or waiting periods, so pet owners receive immediate coverage after signing up.

Fetch Wellness
Add-on for routine care: annual exams, vaccines, dental cleanings, parasite prevention, spay/neuter, fecal and urinalysis, microchipping. Has three tiers to choose from: Essential, Advantage and Prime

Is Fetch Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

Fetch charges $77 monthly for dog insurance and $36 for cat coverage on average. The company ranks sixth nationwide for customer experience and maintains high Trustpilot and BBB ratings. Pet owners can select from accident-only or comprehensive accident and illness plans, with optional wellness add-ons available for routine care coverage.

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Fetch Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

Find answers to common questions about Fetch pet insurance coverage below.

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How We Rated Fetch Pet Insurance

Pet insurance shopping feels overwhelming with so many options available. We analyzed how Fetch performs across the following key areas:

Affordability (50% of score): We analyzed premium costs using quotes across various pet breeds, ages and coverage levels. Discounts were factored in to reflect actual expenses pet owners face.

Customer Experience (30% of score): This assessment draws from real user reviews and ratings on platforms like Trustpilot and Reddit to gauge genuine customer satisfaction.

Coverage Options (20% of score): We examined policy benefits, available add-ons and the breadth of protection to assess overall value for pet owners.

All pricing data was standardized using quotes for a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever and a 7-year-old Ragdoll with a $500 deductible, $5,000 annual limit and an 80% reimbursement rate.

About Connor Bolton


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Connor Bolton is Senior SEO and Content Manager at MoneyGeek, where he leads the business and pet insurance editorial teams. As editorial lead for both verticals, Connor sets the research framework, data standards, and content structure that his writers execute, directly authoring in-depth guides himself and reviewing all team content for accuracy and practical value before it goes live. With over four years evaluating insurance products across personal, commercial, and specialty lines, he brings cross-vertical knowledge to every guide the team produces.

Connor architected MoneyGeek's insurance research infrastructure across all major verticals including auto, home, renters, life, health, business, and pet, building systems for pricing analysis, provider-level research, customer experience evaluation, and coverage analysis with AI support. The infrastructure includes over 6 million data points for business insurance across 408 industry areas, all 50 states, and 16 vehicle types, and over 5 million pet insurance profiles across 18 major providers and hundreds of breed and age combinations. Connor's insurance cost research and his team's work has been cited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, CBS News, Forbes and LegalZoom.

Beyond the data, Connor stays connected to how the market actually operates, drawing on direct conversations with underwriters and carrier liaisons at Ethos, The Hartford, NEXT Insurance, Nationwide, and State Farm, and monitoring business and pet owner communities including Reddit, to inform how he interprets findings and frames guidance for real buyers.

He is the direct editorial contact for methodology questions at connor@moneygeek.com and can be found on LinkedIn.


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