Our Insurance & Safety Commitment

In plain language

We’re properly insured as a professional pet-care business. That means:

  • If your dog accidentally hurts someone or damages property while with us, we’re covered.

  • If your pet is accidentally injured in our care, our insurance helps cover vet costs (up to $20,000).

  • If we lose your house keys, our policy covers rekeying/replacing locks.

  • We’re also covered for the advice we give you about your pet’s care.

In short: if something goes wrong while your pet is with Furfolk, you’re not relying on trust alone — there’s real insurance behind it.

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Furfolk Insurance | In detail

Last updated: 10 December 2025

 


 

At Furfolk, your pet’s safety isn’t just a promise — it’s backed by comprehensive, professional insurance designed specifically for dog walkers and pet sitters. We believe every owner deserves peace of mind, which is why we’ve chosen one of the strongest protection packages available in Australia’s pet-care industry.

Fully Insured Pet-Care Professionals

Furfolk is insured through Pet Business International, a specialist pet-industry insurer. Our cover includes:

Public Liability Insurance – $3 million

Protects you if something unexpected happens during a walk or visit — for example:

  • Your dog accidentally injures someone

  • Property is damaged during a service

  • An incident occurs in a public space or at your home

This is the core protection all reputable pet-care providers should have.

Injury to Animals in Our Care – up to $20,000

If your pet is accidentally injured while in our care, this policy provides protection for emergency veterinary costs relating to:

  • Accidents during a walk

  • Injuries at home during a drop-in

  • Unexpected incidents while under supervision

This cover applies while your pet is with us and for a short period after the service ends.

Loss or Theft of Keys – up to $4,000

For clients who provide home access, our insurance includes key replacement and lock re-keying if keys are lost, stolen, or damaged while in our possession.

Professional Indemnity – $1 million

Covers claims related to professional advice given during care — for example:

  • Medication or feeding instructions

  • Advice relating to routines or management

This protects both you and our team from the types of issues that can arise in professional pet care.

Personal Accident Cover

Provides protection for our team while they’re caring for your pets — ensuring service continuity and further demonstrating our commitment to safe, responsible operations.


Australia-Wide Cover

Our insurance allows us to operate anywhere within Australia, giving you confidence that every Furfolk service — walks, drop-ins, or overnight stays — is supported by industry-leading protection.

 


Why This Matters

Many pet-care providers rely on generic business insurance that doesn’t cover animals.
Furfolk’s policy is purpose-built for pet professionals and includes the protections that genuinely matter for your dog’s wellbeing and your peace of mind.

It’s part of our commitment to:

  • Transparency

  • Safety

  • Professional standards

  • Responsible animal care


Need to See Our Certificate of Currency?

We’re happy to share our certificate or full policy details with any client, upon request. Email us at [email protected]