Insurance for Animal shelters

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Animal shelters2026-08-17T23:42:02-04:00

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General Liability

Bite claims, including from animals after adoption.

Professional Liability

Adoption screening and animal care decisions.

Directors & Officers

Volunteer boards making operational and financial decisions.

Commercial Property

Kennels, veterinary equipment and facility contents.

Employment Practices Liability

Staff and volunteer employment claims.

Workers’ Compensation

Bites, scratches, lifting and zoonotic exposure.

Common questions about Animal shelters

Answering the most frequently asked questions about Animal shelters.

Is veterinary care on site covered?2026-08-17T23:42:07-04:00

Disclose it. On-site veterinary services may need malpractice rather than general liability.

Are staff bites a major cost?2026-08-17T23:42:07-04:00

Yes. Bites, scratches and zoonotic exposure drive workers’ compensation in this class.

Do we need professional liability?2026-08-17T23:42:06-04:00

If you assess temperament or make adoption decisions, yes. Those are professional judgments.

Are volunteers covered?2026-08-17T23:42:05-04:00

General liability usually covers claims against them. Volunteer injuries often fall outside workers’ compensation.

Are we liable for a dog that bites after adoption?2026-08-17T23:42:04-04:00

Potentially. Failure to disclose known behavior is the usual allegation, and documented disclosure is the defense.

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