Shaffer Animal Hospital - Daycare Policy

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Dog Daycare Policy

To ensure the safety and health of all animals, clients and staff at Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. facilities, we require all clients to comply with the following Rules and Regulations:

Health & Wellness

It is recommended to have your pet spayed or neutered (unless they are under 6 months of age). Intact dogs are still able to participate in the Dog Daycare program subject to behavioral assessment and will be charged an additional $6 fee per day.

All dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations. Owners must submit written verification that their dogs have current Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and Canine Influenza (H3N2) vaccinations as well as a negative fecal test. If you are a Dog Daycare client, you will receive reminders from us when vaccinations are due. It is your responsibility to provide on-going verification of current vaccinations.

All dogs must be in good health. Owners will need to certify that their dogs are in good health and have been free from any condition that could potentially jeopardize other canine guests or human staff.

Dogs that have been ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days will require a veterinarian certification of health to be admitted or readmitted to day care.

If, at any time during day care, a dog is noticed to have fleas or ticks, treatment will be applied and charged to the owner. All dogs will be examined for signs of fleas and ticks at check in and will not be admitted to day care if fleas or signs of fleas or ticks are noticed. We highly recommend a flea and parasite preventative, excluding flea/tick collars.

Personal Items

All pet food brought to Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. facilities must be stored in an airtight/rodent proof container. Plastic baggies or opened dog food bags are not acceptable.

Canine Safety

All dogs must pass a behavioral assessment for enrollment in our program. All dogs must be non-aggressive and not food or toy protective. Owners will need to certify that their dog(s) have not harmed or shown any aggressive or threatening behavior towards any person or any other dog(s).

Please remember that your pet will be spending time with other pets and their safety and health is our main priority. Keep in mind; although it is supervised play, there are some inherent risks in participating in Dog Daycare. These risks may include, but are not limited to, transfer of communicable diseases such as Canine Papilloma virus (Puppy Warts), Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis), Diarrhea (Stress Colitis), and minor injuries including, but not limited to, broken nails, sore feet, puncture wounds, abrasions and cuts. These injuries are generally benign and can usually be managed by our staff or at home. In some cases, veterinary care may be required.

Any age dog or puppy is allowed at Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. facilities asnlong as the dog or puppy meets the day care criteria. Puppies may begin a Dog Daycarenprogram before they receive their Rabies vaccine and before they are spayed ornneutered, as long as both will be taken care of by 6 months of age. Puppies shouldnreceive a minimum of one set of vaccines and a first deworming at least 7 days prior to their first day at daycare.

All dogs must be wearing a quick release collar or a body harness. No choke collars.

Documentation

All dogs must have a complete, up-to-date and approved enrollment form on file and commit to twice month program participation. If this commitment is not met, your dog may be required to undergo a reassessment of their behavior and fees may apply.

If your dog has been out of day care for two months or longer a reassessment is required and fees will be applied.

Dues are payable at the end of each day.

Discounted packages are provided only if they are paid in advance.

Pre-paid packages are non-refundable, transferrable, and expire in 1 calendar year from purchase.

Owner agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Shaffer Animal Hospital/G.O.D.O.G.S from any and all manner of damages, claims, loss, liabilities, cost of expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and related costs, arising out of or related to Shaffer Animal Hospital/G.O.D.O.G.S’ services, including, without limitation, (i) any inaccuracy in any statement made by yourself or information provided by you to Shaffer Animal Hospital/G.O.D.O.G.S’ (ii) your pet, including but not limited to destruction of property, dog bites, injuries, and transmission of disease, and (iii) any action by Owner which is in breach of the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Owner further agrees to be solely responsible for any and all acts or behavior of pets while it is in the care of the Shaffer Animal Hospital/G.O.D.O.G.S. Owner agrees to be financially responsible for Shaffer Animal Hospital/G.O.D.O.G.S’ property damaged by pet.

Dog Day Care Hours of Operation

Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

If you plan to pick up your dog early, you must notify a technician in advance. Early pick up hours can be done 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. facilities close promptly by the posted time of closure of the business. A late fee of $10 per 15 minutes will apply for those who are late picking up their pet(s) before or at 5:30pm.

Cancellations not made by 5:30 p.m, at least one business day prior to the scheduled
day care day will be charged full fees and invoiced to the owner. We choose to keep our play groups small to promote a safe, stress-free, and positive social environment. We request that you give advanced notice so that we have the opportunity to notify another owner who might be on our waiting list.

Miscellaneous

Photographs, videotape or digital recordings are taken of Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. patients, clients, and staff on a regular basis for, among other things, use in advertising.
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Please review and initial the following statements:
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I acknowledge that all such images (electronic, negatives and positives), together with prints and the copyrights therein, are the property of Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. I give Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. and persons authorized by Shaffer Animal Hospital and G.O.D.O.G.S. my consent, permission and authorization, without compensation tome, to use, reproduce and alter the images, in print or electronic format (including on the internet), either alone or in combination with other images, text and graphics. I waive my right to approve the finished photograph, advertising copy, print material or electronic files that maybe used in conjunction with the images. I represent that I am at least 18 years of age and acknowledge that the rights granted in this paragraph are irrevocable, worldwide and perpetual, and are binding on my heirs, successors and assigns.
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I certify that my dog(s) are in good health and have been free from any condition that could potentially jeopardize other canine guests or human staff.
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To my knowledge, my dog has never guarded or become protective of food, treats, or toys around humans or other dogs.
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My dog has never harmed or shown any aggressive or threatening behavior towards any person or any other dog(s).
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This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties. This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Shaffer Animal Hospital/G.O.D.O.G.S is physically located and each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction if the said state. Furthermore, the parties agree that any legal actions shall be subject to the venue of the court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which Shaffer Animal Hospital/G.O.D.O.G.S is physically located.
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Rules and Regulations are subject to change at any time without notification.
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