Facebook Announces Stricter Rules for Animal Sales
(Facebook Updates Its Policy on Animal Sales)
Facebook just changed its rules about selling animals. The company says this update aims to protect animals and stop scams. People can no longer list most animals for sale on Facebook or Instagram. This includes pets like dogs, cats, fish, and birds. Farm animals like chickens and goats are also covered. The rule applies to both individual people and businesses.
Facebook worries about animals suffering. The company believes online sales can lead to bad conditions. Animals might be shipped poorly or kept in unsafe places. Buyers sometimes get sick animals or face dishonest sellers. Facebook wants to reduce these problems. The new rules forbid asking for money for an animal directly. This stops sales happening completely on the platform.
Some situations are still allowed. People can list animals needing new homes. They can ask for a small rehoming fee. This fee must only cover basic expenses like vaccinations. Animal shelters and rescue groups can post about animals for adoption. They can ask for normal adoption fees. Facebook says these groups help animals find safe homes.
(Facebook Updates Its Policy on Animal Sales)
The company will enforce the new rules. Facebook uses technology and people to review posts. Listings breaking the rules will be removed. Accounts posting banned sales might face restrictions. Facebook encourages users to report any animal sale posts they see. This helps keep the policy effective. The changes are active now worldwide. Sellers must follow the updated Community Standards.
