Petshop Science has launched South Africa's first retail linked free pet insurance benefit, offering accidental cover worth up to R10 000 for qualifying customers.
In a first for South Africa's retail sector, Petshop Science has partnered with OUTsurance to offer free accidental pet insurance to qualifying customers, a move aimed at helping pet owners manage the rising costs of emergency veterinary care.
The initiative comes at a time when household budgets remain under pressure and unexpected veterinary expenses can place significant financial strain on families.
South Africa is home to an estimated 7.4 million dogs and two million cats, according to Statistics South Africa data, yet only a small percentage of pet owners have insurance cover for their animals.
Under the new offering, Petshop Science Xtra Savings members who spend R1 000 or more in store or through Sixty60 in a month will qualify for one month of free accidental pet cover of up to R10 000 for either a dog or cat.
