Pet Pantry Agreement
1. Purpose of the Service
The HBSPCA Pet Food Pantry Service ("Service") is intended exclusively for households experiencing short-term financial hardship and is not designed to provide a permanent or long-term solution for pet food needs. By accessing or using the Service, You agree to use this Service in good faith, and solely to address temporary financial challenges related to feeding Your pets.
2. Agreement to Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions establish a legally binding agreement between You ("User") and HBSPCA ("Company"), defining Your rights and obligations regarding Your use of the Service. By accessing or using the Service, You acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them fully. If You disagree with any portion of these Terms and Conditions, You are not authorized to access or use the Service. For clarity, using this Service means you agree to comply with all terms and conditions included herein.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.
3. Privacy Policy Compliance
Your use of the Service is also governed by the Company's Privacy Policy. This policy explains how Your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed when You use this Service and informs You about Your rights under applicable privacy laws. By accessing or using the Service, You consent to the practices outlined in the Privacy Policy, and we strongly encourage You to read it carefully before using the Service.
4. Ordering Guidelines
Repeat Orders
Due to the high-demand of our Emergency Pet Pantry Program, You agree not submit additional or repeat orders, as this will reset Your order in the queue (your initial order will be removed).
For clarity, if You submit a new order request before Your previous order is completed, the earlier order will be canceled, and the new order will be fulfilled. This process places Your new order at the end of the queue.
Household Limit
You are only permitted to order for the pets in Your household. Orders placed for other households or individuals are strictly prohibited.
Monthly Supply Limit
You must only order an amount sufficient for one month per pet. If greater quantities are available, the HBSPCA will arrange to deliver accordingly, in it's sole discretion.
Availability
All pet food and supplies are donation-based and subject to availability. Your order quantities, types and supplies are not guaranteed as a result of placing an order.
HBSPCA makes no guarantees regarding available quantity, brand, type, or suitability for specific dietary needs, allergies, or other requirements.
Maximum Pets
The City of Hamilton Animal By-Law and City of Burlington By-Laws only permit a maximum of 4 animals (of all species) per household.
In compliance with our Municipal By-Laws which govern HBSPCA and citizen activities, HBSPCA cannot provide food for more than 4 animals per household.
Any order You place which appears to request food quantities in excess of a monthly supply for 4 animals will not be delivered and may be reported to the respective municipality, as required in respective By-Law's.
5. “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”
The Service is provided to You on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, with no warranties or guarantees of any kind.
The Company provides no guarantee that it can or will provide the requested brand, type, flavour, or quantity of pet food, nor that it can or will provide the same (consistent) food items from one order to another, that You may place. Further, the Company cannot provide a guarantee for timeline of delivery or pickup of items related to the Service.
You acknowledge that changing the type, brand, flavour, or ingredients of Your pet's food may have adverse health affects, and agree to indemnify The Company of any such adverse health affects which may arise. You understand that this Service is designed to be used for a short period of time (i.e. up to one month).
You agree that it is your responsibility to inspect any supplies provided to You through this Service for quality, non-contamination, recalls, potential hazards, or any concerns otherwise, and agree to indemnify The Company of any potential defects in distributed product from the Service, or any actions from usage of the Service.
For clarity, by using the Service, You agree that you will not hold the Company liable for any adverse pet health impacts, effects or conditions resulting or in-relation to the supplies provided under this Service.
6. Non-Warranty
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, or compatibility. The Company does not guarantee that the Service will meet Your requirements, be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.
Neither the Company nor its service providers make any warranties regarding:
- The operation or availability of the Service.
- The accuracy, reliability, or currency of any content, information, materials, or products offered.
- The Service’s compatibility with other software or services or the presence of errors or interruptions.
Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations, and in such cases, the above exclusions will apply to the fullest extent allowed by law.
7. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute or concern regarding the Service, You agree to initially attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting the Company. Should informal resolution prove unsatisfactory, further actions will be subject to applicable legal and procedural measures under Canadian law.
By using this Service, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If You do not agree, do not access or use the Service.
We Have Answers
How do I place my order?
Start by selecting the food you need for your pet. For example, 'Dog Food'.
From there, select the approximate age of your pet, food type (wet/dry), and flavour.
Once you've selected your preferences, simply tap the 'Add to Cart' button.
Once you're done adding items for your pet(s), you can press the 'Check Out' button.
The checkout page will collect your contact and address details, and provide you the option for delivery or pickup.
Upon completing all required fields at checkout, simply tap 'Complete Order' and your order will be added to the queue.
When will my order arrive?
This program is run by incredible volunteers, and we have a high volume of requests. Orders will be sent out as a 'First Ordered, First Delivered' biases.
Your order may take 30-60 days to deliver, depending on the volume of orders at any given time.
We cannot provide an estimated delivery date until your order has been scheduled.
What if I can't wait for my delivery?
At any time, should you be unable to wait for your Pet Pantry order to be delivered or available for pickup, we invite you to visit any of our Pantry Partners.
To be fair to everyone, we cannot ‘bump-up’ or adjust your position in the queue for delivery or pickup.
Can I request specific brand or specialty food?
All of our supplies are donations.
We cannot guarantee that we will always have specialty diet or a specific brand of food. Even if you have received a specific brand or specialty diet of food from us before, it does not guarantee we will have it in-stock for future deliveries.
We will do our best to accommodate requests, when possible.
How often can I order?
This is an emergency-only program designed to supply families with enough pet food for between one and three months. It's a short-term support program.
We will only be able to accommodate a delivery to each household once every 1 - 6 months.
Due to the high-demand of our Emergency Pet Pantry Program, please do not submit additional or repeat orders, as this will reset your order in the queue (your initial order will be removed).
Why has my order not been delivered?
Orders are fulfilled on a 'First Ordered, First Delivered' basis. We support thousands of pets in our community through this program, which means orders can take up to 30-60 days before you receive a confirmed delivery date.
Due to the high-demand of our Emergency Pet Pantry Program, please do not submit additional or repeat orders, as this will reset your order in the queue (your initial order will be removed).
For clarity, any new order you place before your first order has been delivered, will replace your original order and place in the queue.
I forgot to add something to my order. How can I change it?
To edit an order, simply resubmit a new order with everything you need. This will replace your original order.
Please note, placing a new order will reset your order in our queue, leading to a later delivery date.
Please note, we cannot accommodate special requests to modify orders at a later date.
Can I order medication?
Through the Pet Pantry Program, you cannot order prescription medication or food.
However, if you are looking for over-the-counter Flea and Tick medication, we do sell this through our website (which can be delivered at the time of your Pt Pantry order). You can order here
What if I don't receive enough food?
As we are limited by the number of volunteers we have and our donated supplies, we try our best to accommodate each order, and provide as much food supply as we can. We cannot guarantee the amount of food you will receive with your order.
We distribute food equitably and fairly for all Pet Pantry orders.
Please note, a this time, we are only able to supply food for a maximum of 4 pets maximum per household. This is the maximum number of pets allowed as stated in both the Hamilton and Burlington City By-Laws.
How This Works
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Find Your Food
Start by selecting the food you need for your pet. For example, dry dog food (chicken flavour).
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When you select 1 (one) servicing, that's at least one month's supply of food for one pet.
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Add to Cart
Add each food item you require to your cart.
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Please note that these items are not guaranteed. This program relies on donations and we'll do our best to provide everything available.
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Delivery or Pickup?
Share your details during the checkout process, and select whether you'd like your items delivered or available for pickup. We'll place your order in the que immediately, and you'll be emailed with details for next-steps.
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