Laura
What hidden fee? Oh, that one! Of course!
The provider I spoke with was great! Understood my need and quickly provided the necessary documents. HOWEVER, it appears as though Pettable has a misleading practice in place, where, if a service like PetScreening, requires an authentication/verification process, they do not just respond to the email with yes or no. INSTEAD, they send you an invoice, for an additional fee to answer the verification email. First and foremost, why wouldn't verification be included as you would expect to have questions raised regarding authenticity. It would be one thing if that situation were disclosed up front, but it is not. And it is extremely dishonest. I will not be using your service again and I hope as a company you do better.
Response from Pettable ESAFeb 17, 2026
Hi Laura, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly glad to hear that the provider you spoke with was supportive and able to quickly provide the documentation you needed. We’re very sorry, however, that your experience with the verification process left you feeling frustrated and misled. We understand how important transparency is, especially when it comes to additional steps or fees. To clarify, certain third-party screening platforms such as PetScreening may request a formal verification process that goes beyond a simple confirmation email. In some cases, this requires additional administrative review and provider time, which is why a separate fee may apply. That said, we absolutely understand your concern about this not feeling clearly disclosed upfront, and we appreciate you calling this out. Feedback like yours helps us evaluate how we communicate these policies and where we can improve transparency. We would welcome the opportunity to review your specific situation and see if there’s anything we can do to make this right. Please feel free to reach out to us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) so we can look into your account directly.



