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Grooming Release Form

Thank you for giving Poughkeepsie Animal Wellness the opportunity to care for your pet(s). Please help us better meet your needs by taking a few moments to fill out this form before your visit.

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Health or Medical Issues: Grooming can sometimes reveal a concealed medical condition or aggravate an existing one. This might happen while grooming or afterward. Please notify us of any current or previous problems so that we can keep an eye out for them. When you check the box here, you are stating that you want our doctors to address and treat medical issues. *

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Accidents: Although accidents are extremely rare when working with animals, they do occur. Grooming equipment is sharp, and while we employ extra caution and care in all cases, cuts, nicks, scratches, quickening of nails, and other issues are conceivable. When an animal is wiggling or moving around, this is most likely to happen. The safety and comfort of your pet is our first priority. In the unlikely event that an accident occurs, you will be alerted. If we believe the situation is critical and the owner is unavailable, we will have the doctor begin treatment if absolutely necessary. *

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Ticks & Fleas: We make every effort to be a flea-free environment. If your pet has fleas, you will be charged for a one time flea treatment ($15-$20). You can reschedule your appointment after the matter has been resolved if you do not want them to get one. *

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Refusal of Service: At any time, we reserve the right to refuse any service. We reserve the right to refuse grooming services, suspend grooming services, or cancel grooming services at any time before, during, or after grooming, and the client will be charged a grooming fee if your pet is too agitated or becomes unsafe to groom (for what was done up until that point). *

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Muzzles are Used: Muzzling your pet is very harmless, and it protects both the pet and the groomer. Muzzling a scared animal can sometimes even calm it down, allowing the grooming process to continue. If your pet continues to be harmful, We reserve the right to terminate grooming services at any time and charge a service fee. We don't muzzle unless your pet requires it. Other techniques of calming your pet are explored first, and muzzling is only used as a last resort. Dogs who require muzzling or additional employees to manage will be charged a higher fee than usual. This is due to the fact that grooming aggressive or frightened dogs takes significantly longer. *

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Matted Coats: Animals with matted coats need special attention. Mats in an animal's coat can become so tight that they harm and tear the skin. By dematting, we will not cause your pet any major or unnecessary stress unless they are tough to remove and then need to be shaved instead. We recommend getting your pet groomed every 6-8 weeks, depending on coat condition, to prevent mats from forming. *

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Cancellations/No-Shows: We send out confirmations the day before your appointment (please confirm that we have the correct number/e-mail on file). If you are going to be late for your appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. All cancellations or reschedules require at least a 24-hour notice to provide us time to fill the spot. Grooming appointments will be held for 15 minutes after the stated drop-off time. Appointments that are more than 15 minutes late may be canceled due to high demand. *

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Photographs: By signing this release form, you give us permission to photograph your pet for use on company's website and social media pages. *

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I have reviewed this Service Contract for accuracy and understand the contents of this contract. I affirm that I am the rightful legal owner of the dog(s) for which services are being rendered. I authorize this contract to be valid approval for future grooming services, permitting us to accept telephone reservations for service without additional signed contracts or written authorization. I understand that pricing is subject to change. This agreement is valid for all pets that I currently own or will own in the future. I acknowledge I have read and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

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