Disaster Agreement
In an effort to provide you, our client, with our mission in the event of a disaster, the following plan has been developed.
1. Plan to take your pet with you. Public shelters will not allow pets.
2. If you are going to evacuate, make arrangements for your pet in a non-evacuation zone.
3. If your pet is boarding, we will need an emergency contact person who would be able to pick-up your pet, if our facility is ordered to evacuate.
4. If your pet is boarding and you are unable to make arrangements for your pet to be picked up, we will not be able to evacuate your pet to a designated non-evacuation zone.
5. If evacuated, your pet will be temporarily housed in an air-line approved pet carrier or crate. The crate shall be solid on all sides with a grated metal door and holes for ventilation.
6. We suggest that owners prepare a disaster pet supply kit to assist us in our efforts to provide care for your pet.
7. Using the emergency phone number indicated on your boarding form, and pending communication systems are functioning, you will be updated on the welfare of your pet.
8. We make no implied or expressed guarantee that our facility could withstand a disaster. Every effort shall be made to protect your pet as well as the employees of Animal Medical West.
9. A “Category-3” hurricane has sustained winds of 111-130 mph and is considered a major hurricane. In the event of such a hurricane, animals will be secured and personnel will be instructed to go home and seek shelter.
10. Mild sedation may be required for some pets; sedation will be administered at the discretion of the veterinarian. It is in your pet’s best interest to remain calm.
11. If our facility is damaged, and your pet is injured, we will make every effort to provide first aid.
12. If your pet is severely injured, and we are unable to provide advanced medical care for whatever reason, at their discretion, our veterinarians will humanely euthanasia your pet. Caring for your pet is our utmost concern; however we do not want any pet to suffer.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I am the owner, or agent for the owner, of the above-described animal and have the authority to execute this acknowledgement. I hereby authorize Animal Medical West to medicate, anesthetize, treat and perform any surgical procedure(s), as are in the opinion of the veterinarian, necessary and advisable for my pet’s health in the event of an emergency. I accept all procedures to be done to the best of the abilities of the professional staff, and I realize that no guarantee or warranty can ethically or professionally be made regarding the results or outcome. I assume all financial responsibility, and understand that payment is due upon completion of service.