PLEASE STOP FLAGGING

Colorado Springs CO

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Before You Flag That Pet Ad on Craigslist Thank you for caring about the unfortunate pets who get listed Re-Homing to Good Home on Craigslist. You know, as I do, that this practice puts them in terrible danger. I know that you want to help these animals and keep them safe from all the horrible possibilities that await them. That’s why I’m asking you to Stop Flagging Pet Listings! When a post is flagged, Craigslist removes it. I’m sure you are seeing that as a good thing…but I’m asking you to consider what happens next. Do you know? Does the owner take the animal to the pound? (if so, that’s an “owner surrender”, and that pet can be killed before the owner drives off the lot). Does the owner decide to keep the animal? Does the owner just advertise the animal somewhere else? Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing. The post, as scary and unfortunate as it is, is also the only lifeline for that animal…and once the post is removed, so are the means for a rescuer to help her. If you really want to help the pets hung out to dry on Craigslist, please educate. Make alternative suggestions–like breed rescue– to the poster Just please, stop flagging. If you are Re-Homing your pet, Please make sure that you do all the necessary research to be sure the new owner will be providing the animal with a safe warm home with means to provide for the animal, food and basic necessities also the animals vaccinations, spay & neuter and medical needs. I wish the best for all the dogs on here looking for new homes. Thank you