Spam

When Virginia Basiago first met Spam, she wasn't quite sure what to think. "He was very tiny with an extremely long tail," said Virginia. "I mean, the tail was twice the size of the whole kitten and he had great, big ears." Additionally, Spam's orange and white markings made him look as if he had an awkward milk moustache. That's when it dawned on her: not unlike the mysterious canned meat, her new kitten was "a mixture of strange and wonderful things."

According to Virginia, Spam has proven to be every bit as wonderful as she suspected. He is obedient and intelligent and has even learned to shake, stay or come on command. Though he'll be turning 15 in July, Spam is still as lively and affectionate as ever. "He loves to run and chase after kibble," said Virginia. "Since he is an indoor cat, I make sure we play games like that to keep him healthy and allow him to get his exercise."

Spam's health has been a top concern for Virginia since the day she brought him home, and she recommends having pet insurance to help manage the cost of caring for an animal. "Since I got him from the shelter and wasn't able to learn about his lineage, I felt very strongly about purchasing pet insurance" said Virginia. "I wanted to make sure I was prepared to give him whatever he needed to be healthy and happy."

Virginia Basiago
VPI Policyholder Since 1998

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