04/12/2024
📢 Important Update for 🐶 Breeders & Animal Enthusiasts: Changes to Facebook Policies
It would seem that recently, Facebook has been cracking down on posts from dog breeder pages, significantly reducing organic reach and sometimes removing posts altogether. These changes seem to stem from stricter enforcement of policies against selling 🐶🐕🐈🐮🐴🦜🐥. While these rules aim to curb unethical practices, they also impact ethical breeders who rely on Facebook to share updates, provide educational content, and connect with responsible homes for their 🐶.
This shift creates challenges for breeders who are trying to get essential information out to their followers, such as updates about litters, health testing, and upcoming events. It’s frustrating for those of us committed to ethical practices, as our transparency and outreach efforts are being hindered dramatically.
What Does This Mean?
• Posts may not reach your newsfeed, even if you follow and engage with our page regularly.
• Keywords like "4️⃣⛵️" "🐶," or even breed names can trigger restrictions.
• Important updates about puppy availability, meet-and-greets, or educational resources may not be seen by the very people who care most—our loyal followers.
How You Can Help
We need your support to keep the lines of communication open! Here’s how you can ensure you see and support our updates:
1️⃣ Engage with our content: Regularly like, comment on, and share our posts. This tells Facebook that you value our page, boosting visibility.
2️⃣ Watch your wording: When commenting or sharing, avoid phrases like "🐶 4️⃣⛵️ " or "👀🛒🐶" as these may trigger Facebook's filters. Instead, use terms like "finding a 🏡," "family companion," or "responsible placement."
3️⃣ Check in directly: Visit our page often to stay updated on posts that may not show up in your feed.
4️⃣ Spread the word: Encourage others to follow our page and interact with our content.
Why This Matters
As ethical breeders, we work tirelessly to ensure our dogs are placed in loving, responsible homes. Facebook has been a vital tool for building trust, educating the community, and showcasing our commitment to health, temperament, and proper training. Without your help, reaching families who align with our values becomes much harder.
Going Forward
To avoid unnecessary restrictions, we are forced to make changes to the way we share information. Unfortunately, we don’t know what specific new keywords Facebook has added to its filters, so we must take extra precautions to stay compliant.
• We will no longer be including detailed information in individual posts
• Instead, we’ll focus on general updates, educational content, and other topics that are less likely to be flagged.
• If you are interested in specific details, we encourage you to message us directly or check our website (if applicable) for the most up-to-date information
I anticipate that even this post may be flagged or removed due to the potential inclusion of certain keywords that trigger Facebook’s filters. While this is frustrating, it underscores the challenges we face in navigating these changes
Thank you for standing with us during these changes. Together, we can adapt and continue to support ethical breeding and responsible dog ownership. 🐾