Online Policies
Barker & Meowsky1003 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL 60614
tel. (773) 868-0200 fax (773) 868-0222
Returns & Exchanges
Return/Exchange Policies
If any (please see Exclusions below) barkerandmeowsky.com purchase fails to meet your expectations, simply return your merchandise to us in its original and unused condition within 30 days of receipt for a merchandise store credit or exchange.
*All exchanges for international orders will be charged an international shipping fee based on the items exchanged.
*Excludes beds, boots, and oversized items.
Exclusions: Our apologies, but we do not issue store credit and cannot accept returns or exchanges for Special Orders, items that have been used, or are not in original new condition, Sale, personalized and perishable items. We are not responsible for any damage that is caused by your pet to the merchandise. We cannot accept returns COD or postage due. We do not reimburse shipping charges.
Please ship the unused product in its original packaging with all accompanying materials (instructions, etc.) and completed Returns Form to the following address:
barker & meowsky
Attn.: Online Returns Department
1003 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
For your protection, we suggest you send your return via UPS, Federal Express, or by US Postal Service with insurance and delivery confirmation for tracking purposes. Return shipping is at the purchaser's expense.
Please note: We do not issue store credit, and cannot honor exchanges for any merchandise that is sent back to us postmarked after 30 days (commencing from the date you receive your order).
Special Orders
Special Orders consist of those items that are permanently personalized in any way, including but not limited to items that are, monogrammed, engraved (i.d. tags), custom sized, altered and those that are not a standard stock item. We urge you to read the description of each item as Special Orders cannot be returned or exchanged.
Order Cancellations & Changes
Barker & Meowsky strives to process and ship all orders as promptly as possible. If your order has not yet entered the shipping process, you may cancel or revise your order. Please call 773-868-0200 or email your cancellation request or order change to customerservice@barkerandmeowsky.com. Be sure to include your name and order number. Please note: Orders for custom or personalized items cannot be cancelled or changed at any time. We encourage you to measure your pet as accurately as possible and carefully proofread your order confirmation for any errors or typos. Sorry, but we cannot be responsible for the shipping costs for any orders that cannot be cancelled before they are sent.
Shipping & Handling
Standard Delivery Time & Fees
The standard delivery time is 7 to 14 days for in-stock, non-serviced items. Please note that items sent directly from our suppliers or oversize items may take longer. Our shipping pirces are based on weight and destination and will be calculated upon check out. Orders are charged at the time of shipment. Items ordered together may not arrive in the same box.
Standard Method of Shipping
Orders usually ship via UPS Ground. We ask that our customers please provide shipping addresses that can accept UPS shipments (no PO Boxes or APO addresses). We will ship via the US Postal Service upon request but please understand that these orders may take additional time for delivery and will incur a $15 handling fee.
For your protection, items shipped directly from Barker & Meowsky are shipped via UPS. If you will not be at your shipping location to sign for your package, we suggest you have your packaged shipped to your workplace, a business, or another location where someone can sign for your package. If you would like your package to be left without a signature, please indicate this in the Gift Message box for your order. Please understand that Barker & Meowsky cannot be responsible for the loss or damage of packages delivered without a signature.
Occasionally Barker & Meowsky will ask our manufacturer to ship directly to you. In this case you will be notified of an approximate ship date which may vary. Should you have any questions regarding the delivery of such an item, please contact Barker & Meowsky directly.
Lost Packages
In the event that your order does not arrive within the appropriate delivery time frame, please contact us. You must notify us within 30 days of the approximate delivery date so that we may process a Lost Package Inquiry. We will not be held responsible for failed deliveries that are not brought to our attention within this time frame.
Rush Orders
At times we may be able to accommodate rushed orders. Please contact us at 773-868-0200 if you need your order to be rushed and we will attempt to accommodate you. Rush orders include expedited shipping, in-house processing rush and rush ordering through our manufacturers. Please be aware that rush orders will incur an additional fee.
Damaged or Defective Items
If you receive an item that is damaged or defective, please contact us at 773-868-0200 or via email at customerservice@barkerandmeowsky.com and we will be happy to correct the problem. Please do not ship the item back as a "Return" without prior authorization as you will be held responsible for any damage.
International Shipments
Barker & Meowsky can deliver to any international destination. We will contact you after your order is placed to provide you with a quote for shipping, which you may then authorize or deny. Most international orders will be sent via UPS and will usually arrive within two weeks, but may take additional time for delivery due to Customs regulations. Upon request, we can deliver via the US Postal Service however an additional $15 processing fee will apply.
We are sorry but we cannot be responsible for the loss or damage of packages once they are shipped to an international destination. Customers are responsible for any Customs charges. When ordering from outside the US, please be sure all address information on your order is complete and correct.
Non-Deliverable, Refused & Unclaimed Orders
If an order is returned, refused or unclaimed by the customer due to customer refusal, customer negligence/absence, or customer providing incorrect shipping information, the customer will be charged with the appropriate shipping charges along with a 10% restocking fee. Please make sure that the shipping information on your order is correct and that someone will be available to receive your package. All orders that require re-shipping at the request of the customer, whether for returned, refused, unclaimed, or undeliverable packages, will incur an additional re-shipping charge.
Sales Tax
Tax
Illinois state residents are charged all applicable sales tax.
Credit Cards Accepted
We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Check/Debit cards with a VISA or MasterCard logo.
Personal Checks and Money Orders
Barker & Meowsky will accept mail orders paid with a personal check or money order. Please call us at 773-868-0200 to place your order. Please understand that orders paid for with a check will take additional time, as these orders are not shipped until your check has cleared. There is a returned check fee of $35.
Phone Orders
If you prefer to place your order via the telephone, please feel free to call us at 773-868-0200 during our store hours:
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST, Monday10 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST, Tuesday through Friday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST, Saturday
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. CST, Sunday
Wholesale
Barker & Meowsky is strictly a retailer of upscale pet products. We currently do not sell any of our items wholesale.
Sizing
All of our collars, harnesses and pet apparel are sized in inches. However, since many manufacturers vary somewhat in their sizing, please measure your pet carefully and order accordingly for each product. We are unable to tell you your pet's size based on its breed or weight, as all pets come in many different shapes and sizes. We are available to help with sizing related questions and how to properly measure your pet, so feel free and encouraged to call or email us.
We encourage you to measure pet as accurately as possible however, even with the best effort, errors are made. Because of this, as a service to our customers, we allow one complimentary exchange (no re-stocking fee) per apparel item. After one exchange, each exchange will incur a 10% re-stocking fee.
Our Privacy Statement
We neither sell nor share your information with outside companies or third parties.
When you purchase from our online store, we collect your name, billing and shipping addresses, phone number, e-mail address, and credit card information. You provide this information so we can process and ship your order. We respect your privacy by not selling or sharing this information.
We encourage you to sign-up for our e-mailing list. These letters provide you with advanced notice of store sales, new merchandise, and other store-related events. But, of course, you have the freedom to add or remove your name from our list at any time.
Online Security
Your credit card is completely safe.
Protecting your information is our highest priority. We have developed several safeguards to keep your information completely confidential. To proceed to checkout, you must enter your e-mail address and create a password. The checkout process itself employs Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)* technology to insure your safety.
*Secure Sockets Layer encrypts your order information and sends it to a secure server, making it impossible for that information to be decoded by a party outside of the store you shop with.
Furthermore, only our store will have your information; other members of the Modern Retail community will not have access to your information unless you decide to shop with them.
To check the security of your connection during checkout, look for the unbroken key or closed lock at the bottom of your browser window. This indicates SSL is active.
Shopping Online
To add an item to your bag, simply click the add to bag button next to it. (Items you put in your bag will not be bought by you until you have completed the checkout process.)
To remove an item from your bag, simply click the remove link next to the item you wish to discard.
To view what is in your bag at any time, click the "shoppingBag" link in the page header.
To purchase what you've selected, click on your shoppingBag and click "checkout". Follow the three simple steps to purchase your items.
Once we have confirmed your order, an account for you is automatically established for the Modern Retail community of stores.
To access your account in the future, click the "myAccount" button in the header of any page and enter the e-mail address and password you created at checkout. (If you have not been through checkout, but would like to create an account, simply click on my account and follow the steps to create a new account.)
