Community Guidelines

Our guidelines help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all pet lovers. By following these standards, we can build a community where everyone feels valued and pets are always prioritized.

Quick Summary

✅ Do:

  • • Be kind and respectful to all members
  • • Share helpful, accurate pet information
  • • Report concerning content
  • • Celebrate our diverse community

❌ Don't:

  • • Share harmful or dangerous advice
  • • Harass or bully other members
  • • Post spam or excessive self-promotion
  • • Show animals in distress

Detailed Guidelines

Be Kind and Respectful
Treat all community members with kindness, respect, and empathy.

Key Rules:

  • Use respectful language in all interactions
  • Be patient with new members learning the platform
  • Celebrate others' successes and milestones
  • Offer constructive feedback when appropriate
Good Examples
  • "Congratulations on your new puppy!"
  • "That's a great training tip, thank you for sharing!"
Poor Examples
  • "Your dog looks weird"
  • "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard"
Pet Safety First
Always prioritize the health, safety, and wellbeing of all animals.

Key Rules:

  • Share only verified pet care information
  • Report any content showing animal abuse or neglect
  • Avoid recommending unproven medical treatments
  • Encourage professional veterinary care when needed
Good Examples
  • "I'd recommend checking with your vet about that symptom"
  • "Here's a link to a certified animal behaviorist"
Poor Examples
  • "Just give your dog human medicine"
  • "Ignore the vet, try this home remedy instead"
Inclusive Community
Foster an inclusive environment where all pet lovers feel welcome.

Key Rules:

  • Welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels
  • Avoid discriminatory language or behavior
  • Respect different pet care philosophies and approaches
  • Support diversity in our community
Good Examples
  • "Everyone starts somewhere with pet care!"
  • "Different approaches can work for different pets"
Poor Examples
  • "Only real dog lovers would understand"
  • "That's not how we do things here"
Quality Content
Share meaningful, relevant content that adds value to our community.

Key Rules:

  • Post content relevant to pets and pet care
  • Use clear, descriptive titles for your posts
  • Avoid excessive self-promotion or spam
  • Credit sources when sharing information
Good Examples
  • "Training progress update with my rescue dog"
  • "Helpful article about senior pet care"
Poor Examples
  • "Buy my pet products now!"
  • "Random unrelated content"
No Harmful Content
Prohibited content that could harm pets, people, or our community.

Key Rules:

  • No content promoting animal abuse or neglect
  • No dangerous or unverified medical advice
  • No harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior
  • No illegal activities or content
Serious Violations Include:
  • Showing animals in distress for entertainment
  • Promoting dangerous DIY medical procedures
  • Personal attacks or doxxing other members
  • Selling illegal animals or products
How to Report Violations
Help us maintain a safe community by reporting content that violates our guidelines.
1

Identify the Issue

Recognize content or behavior that violates our guidelines

2

Use Report Feature

Click the report button on the specific content or profile

3

Provide Details

Select the violation type and provide additional context

4

Our Review

Our moderation team reviews reports within 24 hours

5

Action Taken

Appropriate action is taken based on our guidelines

Enforcement and Consequences
We take violations seriously and apply consequences fairly and consistently.
First Warning

Educational message about guidelines

Content Removal

Violating posts or comments are removed

Temporary Suspension

Account suspended for 1-7 days

Permanent Ban

Account permanently removed from platform

Appeals Process: If you believe your content was removed or account was suspended in error, you can appeal the decision by contacting our support team within 30 days.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about our community guidelines or need to report a serious issue, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact SupportReport an IssueSafety Center

Last updated: December 2024

These guidelines are subject to change. We'll notify the community of any significant updates.