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Handicapped Pets, Inc. d/b/a HandicappedPets.com was created in 2003 to support the caretakers of Elderly, Disabled, and Handicapped Pets. Our mission is to help people understand that pets with special needs can live long, happy, healthy lives and we provide the products, services, and support you need to care for them. Our Mission: There was a day when injured pets were "no good anymore." When an animal was hurt, became lame or incontinent, or was, for any reason no longer wanted they were put down.
Not Anymore.
We are becoming more aware of the sacredness of all life. We are beginning to understand the power of the loving bond that is created when one living thing cares for another. Our pets have become family members and deserve to be loved, respected, and cherished. The purpose and mission of HandicappedPets.com is to help people learn that there are alternatives to euthanasia. An elderly, disabled, or injured pet can live a high quality life for many years if they get the little help that they need; diapers, a rear-support leash, or a wheelchair.
I created the site in the memory of a Keeshond, Mercedes. She was put to sleep at a vet's advice after being diagnosed with a mild form of canine epilepsy. Years later, my mother, Sandy Johnson, was diagnosed with a mild form of epilepsy for which she takes a pill now and then to completely eliminate all symptoms. The disparity between the two reactions to the same disease was unacceptable. I created the site to give caretakers the information they need to make the difficult, loving decisions that face them.
The site is filled with stories of hope and healing as well as the products, services, and support that a caretaker of a handicapped pet needs. People submit their inventions and devices which can be distributed through the site. The discussion area contains over 30,000 messages from people helping one another. The gallery has photos and stories submitted by caretakers. Listings of caring vets, animal rehabilitation centers, holistic healers, and animal communicators, and more are all available.
Particularly touching to me is the 4th grade teacher, Kathy Barton, in Velma Oklahoma who introduces her class each year to her handicapped pets and raises money to buy wheelchairs for dogs that they find on the site. Not only are these children learning about compassion for animals, but also about compassion for all life.
The most common reaction we get from people when they hear about the site is "If only I had known about you before I put my dog to sleep..." We need to reach people. We need to tell them that there are alternatives.
Best Regards,
Mark Robinson
HandicappedPets.com
HandicappedPets.Com is dedicated to creating a world where humans and animals live together; doing everything they can to support one another.
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Shipping Policy
1 - Check with your neighbors. We have many cases where a neighbor has taken a package and forgotten to notify someone. 2 - If your package was left on your step and stolen, please file a police report. Send a copy of the report to your homeowners insurance company and the shipper. Your homeowners insurance may cover the cost of stolen items. If the shipper has a dishonest driver, this will alert them. 3 - If a complete investigation shows that we did not ship the package, we shipped it to the wrong address, or that we were at fault then we will re-ship it at our expense. Note that if you singed a note for UPS or Fedex saying that they can leave packages at your door then you also agreed not to hold them responsible if something is missing. We want to make your shopping experience excellent and are glad to give full credit for products returned if that are like new, resellable condition. Obviously, you would not pay full price for a garment with dog hair on it. We will offer you a full refund under these conditions: Full Refund - Like New - To Qualify for a full refund, try garments on your pet over a tee shirt. Try boots on over a sock. Products that qualify for a full refund are ones that were tried on once, over a sock or tee shirt, didn't fit, were repackaged and returned.
Partial Refund - Cleanable. The product was tried on once, but a tee shirt or sock was not used and there are a few hairs on it. If we feel that we can restore the product to "new" by cleaning it, you will be charged a 20%-50% restocking charge depending on the amount of cleaning & repacking necessary. Partial Refund - Discountable. The product was tried on once and was slightly soiled or scratched. It is still in good condition, but is no longer new. If your return cannot be brought to 'new condition' we will offer you a refund and re-sell the product as used at a discount. The refund is usually between 25% and 75%. No Refund - If the product has been used, soiled, our staff feels it's just too gross to clean, or is otherwise not resellable, we will consider donating the product to a shelter. If you specify, we will donate the product in your pet's name. Items ordered from other companies through HandicappedPets.com (Carts, Ramps, Steps, etc.) are warranteed through the manufacturer and cannot be returned to HandicappedPets.com. Your Options - If you send a product back to us, you may specify that the product be returned to you if a refund is not available. You will be asked to pay shipping. If you decide to refuse the package we will need to charge you for the return shipping. Items to be returned to manufacturer - Ramps, Carts, Steps, and selected other items need to be returned directly to the manufacturer. Call us if you're not sure. If these items are accidentally returned to us, you will be charged shipping to the manufacturer or back to you. Items that cannot be returned - Many items cannot be returned. See the items description for details.. Payment may be made by credit card where the credit card companies will guarantee security. In some cases, trade references or a bank check with funds drawn on a US bank may be required. We'll gladly ship anywhere on the planet. You will be responsible, though, for shipping and handling charges. The shipping calculator on our shopping cart does not always accurately calculate for International shipping. Email us for a quote on international shipping or get the rate yourself at www.usps.com (post office site) or www.ups.com (UPS site). Our zip code is 03031. Our handling charge for international orders is $15.00.
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