NEW YORK, August 27, 2025 — MetLife Pet Insurance (MetLife) is proud to announce its new relationship with the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation, supporting pet parents adopting from the
Los Angeles County Department of  Animal Care and Control’s (DACC) seven animal care centers, by offering 30 days of pet insurance coverage to every adopter. As one of the largest animal care and control agencies in the U.S., supporting more than 11,500 adoptions in fiscal year 2024-2025, this collaboration ensures pet families have the coverage and resources to care for their new pet and the protection they need to address the unexpected.

“We are thrilled to work with MetLife Pet Insurance, an industry-leading provider offering comprehensive coverage, to support new pet parents. Providing pet insurance gives potential adopters peace of mind that their new family member can have unexpected veterinary expenses covered by insurance,” said Marcia Mayeda, CAWA, Director, Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control. “Since June 2024, urban veterinary costs have increased 6%[1] and continue to rise. Providing accident and illness insurance for animals helps pet owners to better afford pet care, and avoid heartbreaking decisions based solely on cost. We see this as a win-win-win for pet families, animals, and our animal care centers.”

The collaboration is part of the Foundation’s broader mission to reduce barriers to pet ownership and prevent animals from being surrendered due to unexpected veterinary expenses. By offering this initial coverage, the Foundation and MetLife aim to build a strong financial foundation for pets and their new families.

“At MetLife Pet Insurance, our goal is to support pet parents by providing the coverage and resources they need to help their pets thrive,” said Brian Jorgensen CEO of MetLife Pet Insurance. “Partnering with the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is an important step in our mission to support organizations that champion animal welfare and empower pet parents.”

About the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation

The ACF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. Through its fundraising and outreach efforts, ACF funds medical services for sick and injured animals, grooming for severely matted dogs, low-cost spay/neuter services, emergency animal rescue operations, adoption programs, animal behavior and enrichment, foster care, and pet retention programs. It is a highly respected organization, with a Platinum Transparency rating from Candid and a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. To learn more about the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation and how you can support its mission, please visit www.lacountyanimals.org.

About the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC)

DACC is one of the largest animal care and control agencies in the nation, operating seven animal care centers and providing services to more than three million residents and their pets. DACC operates under the nationally recognized Socially Conscious Sheltering model to ensure the best possible outcomes for animals and the community. As a community resource center for pets and owners, DACC protects people and animals from harm, provides care for lost and unwanted animals, reunites lost pets with their families, and strives every day to move closer to its goal of finding a loving home for every adoptable pet that comes
through its doors. To learn more about DACC, the resources DACC provides, and view its animals, visit https://animalcare.lacounty.gov  or follow us on Facebook, Instagram , and X (formerly Twitter).  To support DACC’s efforts, please donate to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation at https://lacountyanimals.org/. To learn more about Socially Conscious Sheltering, visit https://scsheltering.org/.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit https://www.metlife.com.

About MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions, LLC

MetLife Pet coverage is issued by Metropolitan General Insurance Company, a Rhode Island insurance company headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is the policy administrator. It may operate under an alternate or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota) and MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois). For more information, visit https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com.