What is the purpose of the AAHA Seal of Acceptance?
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Seal of Acceptance program was established to help pet owners make educated decisions regarding quality pet care. AAHA wants to help pet owners make the right decision about how to meet their financial responsibility for the care of their pets. The cost of life-saving or life-extending care for a pet may go beyond an owner’s reasonable financial means, leaving the owner with the painful decision to euthanize a beloved pet or face major debt. The Association urges all pet owners to seriously evaluate how they would handle the costs of care should they encounter the need for catastrophic or major veterinary expenses. For those who believe they would not have the means to handle such expenses through savings, credit cards or medical payment cards, pet health insurance merits serious consideration. Although pet insurance policies are available with various limits, coverage, benefits, exclusions and deductibles, AAHA believes that most pet own
