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Cavy Slave
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Wow some people are just crazy =/
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Large fees and pedigrees are NOT the only indication of a breeder ad, especially for guinea pigs, I'm sorry to break it to you. And by the sounds of things you don't want to think nearly anything is a breeder ad. If you don't agree with flagging ads, that's your business, but there's not much reason to start arguments with those who do, especially if they have good reason to strongly suspect that a person/poster is breeding.Unless I know for sure they were bred purposely I will not flag any ad I see.Big things to look our for are big quantities of babies, large fees, and pedigrees. I see NONE of that here. Only an association of family that could be because there was an accidental litter, they purchased them that way, had a friend that had them beforehand, etc etc, why not give them the benefit of the doubt?
By itself it's not, you're right, but maybe it would be better to ask questions instead of making terse comments about ads you see listed for flagging here.That's another one that isn't suggestive of breeding, imo. Man I'd hate it if I were to adopt out two pigs of the same age on your craigslist.
It's true, you do, but you have to try to remember that people here look at isolated ads and might not see the harm, and they certainly aren't going to recognize a posting style they aren't familiar with in the first place. Perhaps it would be wise to explain - if only briefly - when you're posting said ads? I realize you're a longtime member and know what you're talking about and when you post something here it's no doubt a breeder whether it seems to be or not, but not everyone recognizes you by reputation alone, so maybe it would be worth the effort just to list a brief description as to why you're certain they're breeder ads when they might seem otherwise questionable to those who don't know the "history" and might think you're posting ads for flagging just because.You get to recognize the breeders after awhile since they repeatedly post in the same style.
I think everyone is better off surrendering their small pet to a rescue than listing it on Craigslist where unscrupulous people scan those ads looking for free snake food.
I think everyone is better off surrendering their small pet to a rescue than listing it on Craigslist where unscrupulous people scan those ads looking for free snake food.
Exactly why I don't want people flagging legitimate ads. We do NOT have the capacity NOR the desire to take in every unwanted animal. We always try to encourage people who want to surrender to make an effort on their OWN first, rather than getting a completely free ride on our backs at OUR cost. And that means advertising their animals in places such as Craigslist, Petfinder, GPH, etc.
And overflow the rescues even more? Alot of resuces are at or near capacity. Most snake owners would rather stop by a pet store for some 25 cent mice (poor things) than pay 15 dollars and have to go meet and pick up a a little girl's former guinea pig every time their snake is hungry.
Exactly why I don't want people flagging legitimate ads. We do NOT have the capacity NOR the desire to take in every unwanted animal. We always try to encourage people who want to surrender to make an effort on their OWN first, rather than getting a completely free ride on our backs at OUR cost. And that means advertising their animals in places such as Craigslist, Petfinder, GPH, etc.
All the ads I posted are breeders or free pet ads (for the reasons you stated).
Which ones do you think are not breeders?