In cases where space is limited, orders are filled according to the earliest receipt. Harlan Sprague Dawley is the primary source of rats and mice, as Harlan ships by climate-controlled van. No shipping charges are levied on these animals. For all other vendors, there is a significant shipping charge associated with animal delivery. Carton charges are also levied by all vendors.
Some vendors charge for water kits or water substitutes as well.
UAC can usually provide you with an estimate of cost for delivery, but will not know the actual costs until the bill from the vendor is received. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that any estimated price is what will in fact be charged by the vendor. Anyone is welcome to contact the vendor directly regarding prices. However, we suggest that if you are able to commit a vendor to a firm price, you note the name of the vendor contact who confirmed the price on your Animal Purchase Order Form for future reference. When an order clearly states a preference for a particular vendor, we abide by the preference.