Yourgi, a pet care marketplace connecting pet owners with local providers for dog walking, in-home visits, and boarding, has announced a partnership with Pet Care Insurance (PCI) to offer liability and pet injury coverage to every walker, sitter, and boarder who joins its platform. The coverage is part of Yourgi's nationwide rollout and is designed to give providers protection from the moment they take their first booking.
Pet care involves real responsibility, yet many independent providers work without any safety net. According to Robert Lisiecki, director of marketing operations & strategy at PCI, the program is built to match the risks providers face during daily work. “Yourgi shares that mindset. Their team wants providers to have the tools and protection they need from the moment they take their first booking,” Lisiecki said.
PCI covers more than 16,000 pet professionals across the country. Policies include general liability, pet protection coverage, veterinarian reimbursement, and optional equipment coverage. Claims range from broken bones during a run to allergic reactions, grooming accidents, and swallowed objects. Yourgi users will receive the same coverage profile that full-time pet professionals rely on.
Yourgi selected PCI to offer a stronger coverage model than what many online platforms currently provide. Other services often focus only on the pet, leaving providers with fewer options when property damage or other incidents occur. By partnering with PCI, Yourgi created a single policy that covers both the provider and the animals in their care for added protection.
“This partnership supports our goal to raise the standard for local pet care,” said Scott Bramble, President of Yourgi. “People trust our platform with their homes and their pets. Providers deserve the same level of trust from us. Working with PCI makes that possible. They understand the pace, demands and unpredictability of hands-on pet work.”
The impact of this announcement is significant for the pet care industry. Independent providers often face financial risks from accidents or property damage, and many platforms do not offer adequate coverage. By providing built-in insurance, Yourgi is helping to professionalize the gig economy in pet care, potentially reducing barriers for new providers and increasing trust among pet owners. For consumers, this means added peace of mind knowing that their pets and homes are protected. For the industry, it sets a new standard that could pressure other platforms to follow suit.
Both companies will roll out coverage across new and existing markets this month. Providers will see clear policy terms during onboarding and can contact PCI directly for support, claims help, or questions about specific situations they may face on the job. To learn more about protecting a pet care business with PCI, visit https://www.petcareins.com/.
