When Sadie went I asked if I could stay and hold her right up till they were going to take her in. They did let me and they even came out to give the shsot so she would be sleepy when she went with them. it was great, I got to stay with her for almost an hour. Had I dropped her off she would have sat in a cage waiting alone. Ask and see if they will let you hold your baby till it is his turn.