PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT
Pre-Op Reminders
Adult Dogs & Cats:
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No Food or Water: No food or water after midnight the night before the procedure.
Kittens, Puppies, and Toy Breeds under 6lbs:
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Morning Feeding: Pick up food and water the morning of the procedure and do not feed breakfast.
Arrival Instructions:
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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:
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Dog Drop Off/Check In: 8:30 am
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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.
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Pickup Time: Noon hour
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Cat Drop Off/Check In: 8:45 am
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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.
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Pickup Time: Between 1-3:30 pm
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Pickup Reminder:
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No Overnight Stay: We cannot keep your pet overnight; we leave at 3:30 pm.
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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:
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Proof of Rabies Certificate: Proof of rabies certificate or rabies vaccine is required for surgery.
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Tattoo Placement: Tattoo placement next to incision is required to indicate spay/neuter status in accordance with ASPCA standards.
Additional Notes:
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Disclosure Responsibility: It is your responsibility to disclose any preexisting conditions your animal has before booking your appointment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mask Preference: Please let us know if you would like us to wear a mask.