We understand that circumstances change and try to avoid imposing financial penalties as much as we can. We need your kokua. We are experiencing an unprecedented surge in requests for our services, putting us in the heartbreaking position of either turning people away or adding them to a waiting list. This is especially true for weekend and evening slots, which are highly desirable and limited in number. If your plans change, please let us know as early as possible so that we can help someone else.
Kindly review these policies carefully so that you know what to expect.
Compassionate Home Euthanasia
To avoid a no-show fee, please do not cancel by sending an email or text as we may not get your message in time.
Up to eight hours in advance: You may cancel or reschedule up to two times with no penalty. After the second cancellation, a $250 nonrefundable deposit will be required to schedule a third time.
Less than eight hours in advance: Please let us know ASAP if your plans change at the last minute. A $250 nonrefundable deposit will be required before rescheduling.
Less than two hours in advance: A nonrefundable deposit equal to the full appointment fee (euthanasia, cremation, and any extra goods, services, or after hours charges) will be required before rescheduling.
Your deposit will become forfeit if:
- You cancel or reschedule again
- If for any reason you do not utilize our services for the same pet. Although we will do our best to accommodate you, we cannot guarantee the timely availability of services even if you have already paid a deposit.
If your deposit becomes forfeit, you will need to pay another nonrefundable deposit equal to the full appointment fee (euthanasia, cremation, and any extra goods, services, or after hours charges) before rescheduling.
Palliative Care Consultations
Consults take larger blocks from the schedule and require advance preparation. Payment of the full consultation fee will be due 48 hours prior to your scheduled time and is nonrefundable except in the event that your pet passes away prior to the appointment.
No-Shows
Definition of a no-show: An appointment will be considered a no-show if any of the following occur: 1) No one is at the agreed upon meeting location (e.g. your home or in a Zoom meeting room) by ten minutes after the start of the appointment time. 2) If we arrive and are unable to gain access to the meeting location (due to security gates, for example) by ten minutes after the start of the appointment time. 3) If the animal is unavailable. 4) If a person fully authorized to make medical decisions for the pet is unavailable or otherwise occupied (e.g. we do not have your undivided attention).
In the event of a no-show: A non-refundable charge, which cannot be credited toward future services, will be applied to your account. These charges must be settled before you may reschedule and are not applicable toward future services. No-show fees vary depending on appointment type and time scheduled:
Compassionate Home Euthanasia: Appointments scheduled to begin between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday through Saturday: $200. Appointments scheduled to begin after 3pm or before 9am Monday through Saturday or all day Sunday: $300.
Rechecks: You will be charged the entire recheck fee.