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PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT

Pre-Op Reminders

Adult Dogs & Cats:

  • No Food or Water: No food or water after midnight the night before the procedure.

Kittens, Puppies, and Toy Breeds under 6lbs:

  • Morning Feeding: Pick up food and water the morning of the procedure and do not feed breakfast.

Arrival Instructions:

  • Arrive Early: Please arrive a few minutes early if you need to sign a consent form, pay a balance, or add on services.

Drop Off/Check In:

  • Dog Drop Off/Check In: 8:30 am

    • Procedure Day Instructions: Pull in front of or next to our bus, turn on your vehicle's flashers, stay in your vehicle, and we will check in/out your pet(s) for pickup and drop off.

    • Pickup Time: Noon hour

  • Cat Drop Off/Check In: 8:45 am

    • Procedure Day Instructions: Pull in front of or next to our bus, turn on your vehicle's flashers, stay in your vehicle, and we will check in/out your pet(s) for pickup and drop off.

    • Pickup Time: Between 1-3:30 pm

Pickup Reminder:

  • No Overnight Stay: We cannot keep your pet overnight; we leave at 3:30 pm.

  • Late Pickup Fee: Pets not picked up by owners will have to be picked up from the Humane Society of Hobart (closes at 4 pm) and will be required to pay a $25 fee.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Proof of Rabies Certificate: Proof of rabies certificate or rabies vaccine is required for surgery.

  • Tattoo Placement: Tattoo placement next to incision is required to indicate spay/neuter status in accordance with ASPCA standards.

Additional Notes:

  • Disclosure Responsibility: It is your responsibility to disclose any preexisting conditions your animal has before booking your appointment.

  • Incident Disclosure: It is your responsibility to disclose if your pet has been bit or has bitten another animal or person within the 10 days leading up to surgery; if so, we must reschedule the surgery.

  • Vaccination Recommendation: We recommend vaccinating your animals at the time of surgery with their annual vaccines, heartworm testing and prevention, microchipping, nail trim, ear cleaning, and flea and tick prevention.

  • Airborne Pathogens Disclaimer: Measures are taken to minimize exposure to airborne pathogens; however, animals may be exposed to airborne diseases, and the responsibility falls on the consenting owner for any care or treatment for non-vaccinated animals experiencing symptoms not related to the surgical procedure, incision, or anesthetic protocol.

  • Mask Preference: Please let us know if you would like us to wear a mask.

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