Napo Pet Insurance, one of the UK’s leading pet insurance start ups, is the first pet insurer in the UK to offer medical insurance cover for XL bullies.
It is in response to the government’s decision to add XL Bullies to the UK’s list of ‘banned breeds’ earlier this year. Owners of XL Bullies were given until 1 February in England and Wales, and 3 July in Scotland, to apply for an exemption certificate, or have their pet put to sleep.
Napo now offers health insurance cover to XL Bullies as long as the dog’s owner is in possession of a valid exemption certificate.
This move is Napo’s first step in their mission to offer medical cover for all pets.
CEO and founder of Napo, Jean-Philippe Doumeng, said:
“Every pet deserves healthcare, no matter the breed. We decided to create this policy after speaking to several pet parents who’ve struggled getting access to healthcare even after going through the rigorous ban exemption process.”
