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After much consideration I have decided to remove the free-ads thread, and would request that no further free-ads are advertised on this forum. If people wish to obtain their guinea pigs via the free-ads then they can search them for themselves.
I have also become very disappointed with the way some members are treating new members of the forum. As it states at the top of the page, we are 'a rescue friendly forum'. I know people like to emphasise the 'rescue' element but please can we also concentrate on the 'friendly' side of things too. Personally, if I had only just stumbled upon this forum and had joined to ask for information, I wouldn't be hanging around if I was treated the way some new members are.
Of course, it's always good to remind or inform people about rescue, but please remember we aren't a dictatorship, we are a place where people can ask for help, ideas and chat about their special little furry friends.
I am also becoming increasingly concerned about how we advise people with ill piggies. We are not here as an alternative to obtaining veterinary treatment, we are here to share information, but this must never be instead of seeking veterinary advice. No vet would diagnose an illness over the telephone yet some people think they can identifiy an illness just from the written word. Help and advise from other guinea pig owners can be invaluable when faced with an ill piggie at times when vets are closed, but it's very important to get a proper veterinary diagnosis at the earliest opportunity.
I appreciate that not all vets are guinea pig savvy, but it is up to us as responsible guinea pig owners to ensure that we find a good vet before our pet becomes ill.
When Ellie set up this forum at the start of 2006, we never envisaged just how big or popular it would become. I know many lovely friendships have been formed between members of this forum, and lots of piggies have found their forever homes. I am very proud to be part of such a wonderful community but please don't let over enthusiasm spoil our friendly atmosphere.
Many thanks!
Debbie
I have also become very disappointed with the way some members are treating new members of the forum. As it states at the top of the page, we are 'a rescue friendly forum'. I know people like to emphasise the 'rescue' element but please can we also concentrate on the 'friendly' side of things too. Personally, if I had only just stumbled upon this forum and had joined to ask for information, I wouldn't be hanging around if I was treated the way some new members are.
Of course, it's always good to remind or inform people about rescue, but please remember we aren't a dictatorship, we are a place where people can ask for help, ideas and chat about their special little furry friends.
I am also becoming increasingly concerned about how we advise people with ill piggies. We are not here as an alternative to obtaining veterinary treatment, we are here to share information, but this must never be instead of seeking veterinary advice. No vet would diagnose an illness over the telephone yet some people think they can identifiy an illness just from the written word. Help and advise from other guinea pig owners can be invaluable when faced with an ill piggie at times when vets are closed, but it's very important to get a proper veterinary diagnosis at the earliest opportunity.
I appreciate that not all vets are guinea pig savvy, but it is up to us as responsible guinea pig owners to ensure that we find a good vet before our pet becomes ill.
When Ellie set up this forum at the start of 2006, we never envisaged just how big or popular it would become. I know many lovely friendships have been formed between members of this forum, and lots of piggies have found their forever homes. I am very proud to be part of such a wonderful community but please don't let over enthusiasm spoil our friendly atmosphere.
Many thanks!
Debbie
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