Shoreline Happy Paws Gift Card - Terms and Conditions
**We highly recommend contacting us to gauge compatibility before purchasing a Gift Card - please text 860-964-0464**

1. Eligibility for Redemption

  • Gift cards may be redeemed only for services provided by Shoreline Happy Paws.

  • The pet(s) receiving services must meet our service requirements, including:

    • No aggressive pets.

    • Pet(s) must be safe for our team-based operation.

    • Pet(s) and humans must be comfortable being handled by more than one team member.

  • Gift card redemption is subject to Shoreline Happy Paws' availability.

2. Service Area Requirements

  • Services must take place within our official service area:
    Essex, Deep River, Chester, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Haddam, Higganum, Old Lyme, Lyme, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton,and  New London.

  • Gift cards cannot be redeemed outside the service area, even if it is “just slightly out of range.”

  • If a recipient lives near a town border, we can confirm eligibility by requesting the specific address.

3. New Client Requirements

  • New clients must complete the New Client Registration Form and create an account here:
    https://www.timetopet.com/portal/cthappypaws/create-account

  • A Meet & Greet and/or Behavior Assessment may be required before services can be scheduled.

  • Redemption is not guaranteed until the client completes the onboarding steps, signs Service Agreement, and the pets are approved for care.

4. Existing Client Redemption

  • Current clients may redeem gift cards via the Client Portal on TimeToPet.

5. Scheduling Policies

  • All services are subject to calendar availability.

  • Booking is first come, first served.

  • Holiday and peak periods fill quickly; advance booking is highly recommended.

  • Gift cards do not guarantee priority booking.

6. What Gift Cards Can Be Used For

Gift cards may be applied toward:

  • Meet & Greets/Behavior Assessments

  • Weekly Dog Walking

  • Dog Hiking Adventures

  • Homestyle Boarding

  • Cat sitting services

  • Doggie Adventure Bus (coming soon)

  • Any applicable add-ons, after-hour fees, or upgrade services

7. Value, Expiration, and Balance Rules

  • Gift cards do not expire.

  • Gift cards hold their value as a monetary credit and are applied to the total cost of services.

  • Shoreline Happy Paws is not responsible for lost or stolen gift card codes.

  • Any remaining balance stays on the client account and can be used toward future eligible services.

8. Refunds, Cancellations, and Transfers

  • All gift card sales are final and non-refundable.

  • Gift cards cannot be returned, exchanged, or redeemed for cash (except where required by law).

  • Gift cards may be transferred to another pet household within our service area, provided the new recipient also meets service requirements and completes onboarding.

  • If a client books services using a gift card and cancels, the credit returns to the client’s account per our cancellation policy.

9. If Services Cannot Be Performed

  • If a new client does not meet our service requirements (aggression, safety issues, out of service area, etc.), Shoreline Happy Paws may decline service.

  • In these cases, the gift card may be transferred to an eligible household but cannot be refunded.

  • If services cannot be provided due to safety concerns or pet incompatibility discovered during the Meet & Greet, credits remain on the account for eligible future services.

10. Team-Based Care Policy

  • Recipients must be comfortable with Shoreline Happy Paws’ team-based operation model, meaning multiple trained employees may perform services.

  • We do not offer single-walker-only assignments.

11. Weather, Safety, and Unexpected Events

  • During extreme weather, we may modify walk or hike services for safety.

  • Credits will be applied per our standard cancellation or weather policies.

12. Using Multiple Payment Methods

  • Clients may combine gift cards with other forms of payment.

  • Only one gift card code may be applied per invoice, but balances can be merged manually by staff.

13. Pricing Changes

  • Gift card value is applied to the current service rates at the time of booking, not at the time of purchase.

  • Prices for services may change without notice.

14. Promotions, Discounts, and Special Rules

  • Gift cards may not be used to purchase other gift cards.

  • Gift cards may not be combined with certain promotions unless explicitly stated.

  • Gift cards bought during a promotion retain their face value only.

15. Fraud Prevention

  • Shoreline Happy Paws reserves the right to invalidate gift cards obtained through fraudulent or unauthorized means.

  • Verification may be required before redemption.

16. Acceptance of Terms

  • Purchasing or redeeming a gift card indicates acceptance of all terms and conditions listed above.

  • Shoreline Happy Paws may update these terms at any time.