Wagmo – Offering pet parents with the unparalleled and hassle-free Insurance experience

The Silicon Review

As a new pet parent, it is natural to want to do everything you can to ensure the health and happiness of your furry friend. From proper veterinary care to a balanced diet and appropriate training, there are many factors to consider when it comes to pet parenting. First and foremost, it is important to get your new pet checked out by a veterinarian as soon as possible after adopting them. The vet can check for any health issues, give your pet any necessary vaccinations, and provide recommendations for ongoing care. This is a good time to discuss any concerns or questions you may have about your pet's health, and to establish a relationship with a veterinarian who can provide ongoing care for your pet. It is important to take your pet for regular check-ups and to keep up with any necessary vaccinations or treatments to ensure their ongoing good health. Proper nutrition is also essential for your pet's health. Make sure to feed your pet a high-quality diet that is appropriate for their age, size, and breed.

One way to help ensure your pet's ongoing health and well-being is by exploring wellness plans with Wagmo. Founded by Christie Horvath and Ali Foxworth, Wagmo is helping pet parents get the best care for their dogs and cats by offering plans that cover the day-to-day essentials, including routine and preventative expenses such as annual exams, vaccines, and grooming. Horvath and Foxworth leveraged their insurance expertise and experience as pet owners to create three-tiered membership plans – Basic, Legit, and Extra – starting at $15/month, effectively priced utilizing the same techniques used by traditional insurance plans. Wagmo's plans are designed to deliver immediate, tangible value to customers nationwide by providing reimbursement for the things people already do to keep their pets healthy and happy. In December 2019, Wagmo announced that is has closed an oversubscribed $3 million seed round co-led by Harlem Capital and Vestigo Ventures, with participation from Female Founders Fund, Clocktower Technology Ventures, and The Fund.

VETalk is Wagmo’s

It is a new in-app, 24hr tele-service that can connect you with a veterinary professional in 2 minutes or less! Through VETalk, you can have helpful conversations with actual veterinarians and vet assistants who will chat with you to make sure your pet is allowed to eat the thing they just stole from your plate, who will give you advice on everything from diet to outdoor gear (they’re looking at you, snow booties!), and will watch the video of your dog making a weird sound while they’re asleep. With VETalk, there are no dumb questions and no situation that is too outlandish! Their experienced veterinarians and vet techs have heard it all and are here to help! Plus, you won’t have to wait until an appropriate hour to call your vet or make an unnecessary emergency appointment at 3am. These plans take care of routine vet visits, vaccinations, and grooming, as well as provide access to VETalk, a service that offers 24/7 live vet experts to help with everything from the routine to helping during an emergency. These types of plans can be a convenient and cost-effective way to take care of your pet's health needs.

Wagmo wants to make pet parenting not only easier but more affordable for you, too. The costs of vet visits may vary by state but being able to chat with a veterinary professional first, no matter what time of day, can save you a lot of money! They’ve done their homework: Seeing your vet, even for what could turn out to be a non-emergency, can be costly. In NYC, a vet visit alone can cost anywhere from $65-$150. That price is only liable to increase based on your pet’s size, if further tests are administered to ensure your pet’s health, and if you make an emergency vet visit (weekends, late night, and holidays). VETalk is a fast, easy way to stay on top of your pet’s health, without having to worry about the time or place! With Wagmo’s Deluxe plan, you’ll get VETalk’s amazing tele-health support plus extra coverage for Wellness services like Grooming, Heartworm, Flea & Tick Prevention, Dental Care and much more! Sign up for/upgrade to a Wagmo Deluxe Plan today to take advantage of all the ways Wagmo Wellness empowers you to be the coolest, most confident pet parent on the block.

Wagmo Wellness customers receive 24-hour reimbursements through Venmo, Paypal, or direct deposit. They offer 100% reimbursement for accidents and illnesses and avoid opaque insurance lingo and hidden barriers around claim reimbursements such as high deductibles and copays or unexpected restrictions around approved providers.

Wagmo | Leadership

Christie Horvath is the co-founder of Wagmo.

Alison Foxworthis the co-founder of Wagmo.