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Do you comply with our Code of Animal Welfare?
We recently released our new Code of Animal Welfare to promote greater animal welfare when cats or dogs are listed with us.
From today, sellers listing a cat or dog can now indicate on their listing if they comply with the Code by selecting a tick box when they create their listing, or by editing their current listing. You’ll notice that cat and dog listings now display one of the following options:
“Animal welfare: The seller has indicated this animal has been bred and cared for in accordance with Trade Me’s Code of Animal Welfare."
OR
“Animal welfare: The seller hasn’t indicated this animal complies with Trade Me’s Code of Animal Welfare. We suggest you check with the seller to ensure the animal meets your animal welfare expectations.”
We’ve also split the cats and dogs categories into two. Members now have the choice to list in a ‘to adopt’ category or a ‘to sell’ category. It is also free for approved rescue agencies to list their animals free of charge when they’re charging a fee to cover their costs.
For more information check out our Trust and Safety blog.