Important Reminder: Forum Rules and Guidelines

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Hi everyone,

Just a friendly reminder to please familiarize yourself with the rules and guidelines for posting in each category of the APES Dog and Cat Rehoming Network forum. You'll find these guidelines pinned at the top of each category.

Why is this important?

These rules are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all animals, as well as to create a positive and respectful environment for all members.

Breaches of the forum rules can result in:

• Post removal: Your post may be removed if it violates the guidelines.
• Account limitations: You may experience temporary or permanent restrictions on your account, such as the inability to post or comment.
• Banning: In severe cases, repeated or serious violations can lead to a ban from the forum.

Here are some key rules to keep in mind:

• No selling of animals: This is a free rehoming network.
• Protect your privacy: Do not post personal contact information in the forum.
• Include essential information in your rehoming posts: Pet's name, sex, neutering status, microchipping status, health information, general temperament, and a photo.
• Be respectful and considerate: Treat all members with courtesy.
• Keep it relevant: Posts should be related to dog and cat rehoming.

We appreciate your cooperation in making this a safe and supportive community for rehoming pets!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the moderators.

Thank you!

The APES Team

For your information here are the rules.

APES Dog and Cat Rehoming Network Forum Rules

Welcome to the APES Dog and Cat Rehoming Network forum! We're here to help loving pets find loving homes. To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone, please adhere to the following rules:

1. No Selling of Animals

This is a free rehoming network. The buying or selling of animals is strictly prohibited. No money should be exchanged at any point during the rehoming process.

2. Protect Your Privacy

Do not post any personal contact information (including full names, addresses, phone numbers, social media links, etc.) in your forum posts or comments. Share contact details only through direct private messages with potential adopters.

3. Essential Information for Rehoming Posts:

To help potential adopters get to know your pet, please include the following information in your rehoming post:

• Dog/Cat Name:
• Sex: (Male/Female)
• Neutering Status: (Neutered/Spayed or Not)
• Microchipping Status: (Microchipped or Not)
• Health Information: (Any known health conditions, allergies, medications, etc.)
• General Information: (Personality, temperament, likes/dislikes, training, good with kids/other pets, energy level, etc.)
• Photo: Include a clear photo of your pet.

4. Be Respectful and Considerate

Treat all members with respect and courtesy. Avoid using offensive language, personal attacks, or any form of discriminatory behavior.

5. Keep it Relevant

Posts and comments should be relevant to the rehoming of dogs and cats. Off-topic discussions or spam will be removed.

6. Moderation

The APES team moderates this forum. We reserve the right to remove any posts or comments that violate these rules or are deemed inappropriate.

7. Reporting Concerns

If you see a post or comment that violates these rules or raises concerns, please report it to the moderators.

Thank you for your cooperation in making this a safe and supportive community for rehoming pets!