Your day starts with a full schedule of expected appointments or boarding stays. But as time passes, some of those bookings become no-shows that eat at your morale (and profits). You're left with gaps in your schedule and expected revenue. And honestly? It can hurt your bottom line a lot over time.
That’s where deposit management comes in.
Revelation Pets gives pet-care businesses a powerful toolset to manage deposits, ensuring your time and services are respected and your revenue is protected. But setting it up smartly is just as important as having the tool in the first place.
In this blog, we’ll unpack why deposits matter for your pet business and how Revelation Pets can take the headaches out of securing them.
Customers who pay a deposit are far less likely to skip their appointment. It creates a sense of accountability, helping you avoid wasted time slots and empty kennels.
Even if a booking is canceled, you can retain the deposit, offering your business a financial cushion against last-minute changes or no-shows.
Deposits make final payment collection faster and simpler. When part of the fee is prepaid, you only settle the balance at checkout.
Having a clear deposit policy shows customers that you run a professional operation. It signals fairness and transparency and sets the tone for the rest of the client relationship.
Revelation Pets has a built-in deposit management system for pet-care businesses like yours. It gives you flexibility, control, and automation to apply deposits your way.
Here’s what makes it stand out:
Before you start collecting deposits, decide how you want to apply them. Here’s how to set it up:
Choose whether you want to charge a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the booking total. You can even set different rules for boarding, daycare, and grooming. For example:
Once you’ve configured your settings, deposits will be automatically prompted during the online booking (if you’ve enabled automatic collection). If you’re applying deposits manually (for example, over the phone or in person), you can do this directly in the booking record:
When a pet parent arrives for an appointment, Revelation Pets also makes applying the deposit against the final balance simple.
Deposits aren’t just an admin tool—they’re a business strategy.
Revelation Pets gives you the tools to make deposit management seamless, whether you’re a small grooming salon or a large-scale pet boarding facility. And with the steps outlined here, you can set it up confidently, knowing you’re building a more resilient, customer-focused business.
Ready to use deposits in your pet business? Get started with a free trial of Revelation Pets now!