Refunds, Credit, & Pre-Payments!
Instead of refunds, I give credit to your next visit. If it ends up being a bigger amount, you can trust you will get it back; but most of the time, credit works easier for me. If you are moving, etc. and no longer need my services in the future, I will either offer to buy your pet a gift I know that they will love, or just refund your money by email transfer.
I accept all payments in advance. Unless I have prearranged a plan with you, or you have been my client for more than 30 days, I will have to accept payments before going to a job. For bigger amounts, I am very flexible with payments. I ask for the first half before you take off, and the rest by the halfway point of your trip. If it works better for you to pay me in advance, that is no issue on my end.