Community Guidelines
FurHomie values safety, honesty, and respect. Follow these guidelines to keep our community thriving.
1. Honest Dog Profiles
Your dog profile is how others learn about your pup. Be honest:
- Describe your dog accurately (age, size, energy, temperament)
- Be honest about behavioral issues (reactive, anxious, etc.)
- Only claim vaccination status if you're certain
- Use recent photos of your actual dog
- Update info if your dog's health or behavior changes
2. Event Safety Standards
Every playdate should be safe and enjoyable for all dogs:
- Always meet in public, dog-friendly spaces (parks, trails)
- Never propose private home meetups
- Attend during daylight hours when possible
- Bring water, first aid supplies, and contact info
- Keep your dog on a leash or in a secure, fenced area
- Don't attend if your dog is unwell or injured
- Supervise your dog at all times
- Leave immediately if behavior becomes unsafe
3. Prohibited Conduct
The following will result in account suspension or removal:
- Falsifying vaccination or health status
- Bringing an unvaccinated dog without disclosure
- Aggressive or abusive behavior toward users or dogs
- Attempting to meet with minors without parental consent
- Selling dogs, services, or products
- Predatory or harassing behavior
- Sharing personal information of others without consent
- Posting graphic, violent, or hateful content
- Spam or commercial promotion
4. Reporting & Safety
Saw something unsafe or inappropriate? Report it immediately:
- Use the Report button on any post, profile, or event
- Provide details: date, time, location, people involved, what happened
- FurHomie will investigate and take action
- All reports are confidential
Your safety is our priority. Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is.
5. Content Standards
Posts should be community-friendly. Do NOT post:
- Graphic, violent, or sexually explicit content
- Hate speech, slurs, or discriminatory language
- Harassment, bullying, or threats
- Spam, scams, or commercial promotion
- Medical, veterinary, or training advice (leave that to professionals)
- Personal information of others (doxxing)
- Requests for money or payment
6. Respect & Inclusivity
FurHomie welcomes all dog owners, regardless of background, experience, or dog type. Be respectful. Avoid judgment about training methods, breeds, rescues vs. breeders, or parenting styles. This is a welcoming community for all dogs and their humans.
7. Violations & Enforcement
FurHomie moderates the community and enforces guidelines. Violations may result in:
- Warning message
- Post removal
- Temporary account suspension (24 hours to 30 days)
- Permanent account removal
Decisions are made by FurHomie and are final and non-appealable.
Keep FurHomie Safe & Friendly
Every user is responsible for the safety and integrity of FurHomie. If you see something, report it. Together, we create the best community for dogs and their people.