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This page is run by the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) which was created in 2001 to combat growing concerns regarding the irresponsible advertising of pets for sale, rehoming, and exchange.

13/11/2025

😇Happy World Kindness Day!🌍

Today isn’t just about being kind to people – our furry, feathery, and scaly friends deserve kindness too!🤗

Our pets fill our lives with laughter, joy and love, so let's make sure we return the favour💕

This , you can show kindness to pets by:

🐾Researching before bringing any new pet home – make sure you’re fully prepared to meet their needs

🚫Reporting irresponsible breeders and sellers

✨Supporting rehoming organisations wherever possible

🌟Be kind, be responsible. Every act of kindness counts!

Check out our website to learn more about caring for all kinds of pets🌞

05/11/2025

🐭Mice to meet you🐁

Thinking about adding some tiny, whiskered friends to your family? Mice might just steal your heart – they're super smart, full of personality and endless curiosity!😝

As with any pet, there is lots to consider before welcoming them home:

🏠Home sweet home: Mice love company, they're happiest living with at least one (or a few!) well-matched buddies, in a spacious indoor setup filled with fun stuff to explore – think hammocks, rope ladders, tunnels and hides. Mix things up every so often to keep their little minds active and happy!💨

🐾Hide and squeak: Every mouse should have their own hiding spot (plus a few extras). They love nesting, burrowing, and tunnelling, so the more cosy corners, the better🌝

✋Don’t forget to double check your mice’s s*xes before bringing them home. Misidentified mice can lead to unexpected (and very big) litters!

27/10/2025

🎃This Halloween, don’t be tricked by dodgy pet ads!👻

As the nights get longer and the weather gets colder, the Pet Advertising Advisory Group is here to help you beware of the scary side of pet advertising, from misleading listings and scams to poor welfare practices – not all pet adverts are what they seem😱

Before buying or rehoming a pet online, make sure the advert is responsible and the seller puts the animal's welfare first🐾

Together, we can keep Halloween fun and help stop the horror behind poor pet practices. Let's make sure every pet has a safe, healthy and happy home for life✨

Learn more through the link in our bio🔭

24/10/2025

🐽Guinea pigs🐾

Guinea pigs are social animals who depend on a piggy pal for safety, comfort and chatter – they have a huge vocabulary of squeaks and squeals🔊

They’re also bundles of energy, needing plenty of space to express their natural behaviours, plus constant access to a cosy, secure shelter to snooze in💤

Their home should protect them from the cold, damp, heat and against predators like foxes.

Guinea pigs LOVE nothing more than to pig out!🌿Eating a nutritious herbivore diet plays a big role in keeping them happy and healthy, and takes up a very big percentage of their day⌛

When they are truly happy you will often see them ‘popcorn’ which is an adorable leap of happiness into the air!💥

🎥If you’re looking for a small pet and not sure where to start, click on the link in our bio to watch a quick video which will help you decide which small pet could be right for you

15/10/2025

Thinking of adding a furry, feathered, or scaly friend to your life?🐾

Before you start scrolling through cute photos online, paws and think!🚦

Here are 5 things you must research before getting a pet:

1.🏡Environment – Can your home meet their needs? Think of their space and safety!
2.🍴Diet – Are you ready to provide them with the appropriate food?
3.✨Behaviour – All pets have natural behaviours. Can you support them being themselves?
4.👫Companionship – Some animals need company; others prefer to be solo – it’s important to know the difference
5.💯Health – Are you able to keep them healthy, happy, and pain-free for life?

If in doubt, chat with a vet or a trusted animal welfare organisation before making a decision!

Every pet deserves more than just love – they deserve a life that meets all their needs 🙌

07/10/2025

🐠Just keep swimming, swimming... but let's get it right!💦

🐟Fishy fact: Did you know goldfish can live for more than 20 years and need a large tank/pond to feel really comfortable?

They are not just a starter pet, our finned friends deserve a life that’s long, healthy, and happy!🐡

🌊 Good water quality is essential: it’s vital to test the water quality regularly – remember untreated tap water is toxic for fish!🛑

🔎Always buy from experienced sellers who know their stuff: A good seller will ask questions – if they don’t, swim away fast!🚣

Don’t forget enrichment! Whether you’re caring for cold water pond fish, tropical fish, or marine life, give them things to explore. A stimulating environment is key! ⛵

Together we can raise the standards for our underwater friends!⚓💙

26/09/2025

✨Chinchilla Care✨

Chinchillas are active, social animals who naturally live in wild colonies!

To keep them happy and healthy:
They need the companionship of at least one other well-matched chinchilla – ideally in same s*x pairs or neutered mixed groups👯
As herbivores, their diet should include constant access to good quality green hay, dried plants/herb mix and dry nuggets, and a small amount of fresh veg like broccoli🌿This is vital for preventing dental disease!
They thrive in spacious indoor enclosures🐾
🌜Being nocturnal, chinchillas sleep during the day

💡Top tip: Always double-check your chinchilla's gender with a vet, mistakes are common and can lead to unexpected litters!

17/09/2025

🐥Chick, chick, chick, chick, chickensss!🐔

They are very curious little characters, each with their own quirky personalities!✨

Here are some cluck-tastic facts:
🐣Most chickens are laying hens (female) - only they lay eggs🥚
🐓A single cockerel (male chicken) may also be kept as part of the flock
🏡Like all pets, chickens need the right sized coop with both indoor and outdoor space to keep them safe, healthy and happy
🥗Their diet matters! Their main food should be pellets or mash, as well as access to poultry grit. They certainly will not turn down fresh green vegetables as well as seeds, corn and dried mealworms, but these should be given as tasty treats
⏳Depending on the breed, chickens can live 4 – 12 years
👪Chickens are social birds! They should always live in groups – at least a trio (or more)

Thinking of getting chickens?💭
Why not consider ex-commercial (rescued) hens?🐤They’re especially rewarding – you'll see them blossom in confidence and enjoy a well-deserved retirement in your care👯

09/09/2025

💭Thinking about getting a puppy?🐶

Owning a dog is a hugely rewarding experience – but it also involves lots of time, commitment and love!💖

Before bringing a puppy home, here are some key things to look out for👆
A Healthy Puppy Checklist!✨
💉Always ask for the puppy’s medical records
📣Make sure they’re microchipped (it’s the law!) and keep your details updated
🤔Consider pet insurance to help with unexpected vet bills
🐕Remember: every dog is different!

Before buying, think about adopting – there are so many dogs waiting for their forever homes!🏡

For more advice, check out The Puppy Contract for the best chance of finding a happy, healthy pup!🐾

04/09/2025

💭Before you buy, think PETS🐾

Bringing a pet into your life is exciting – but it’s also a big responsibility. Before you decide, ask yourself:

🏡Place – Is your home suitable for the type of pet you want?

🍃Exercise – Can you provide the daily exercise and stimulation your pet will need?

⌚Time – Do you have enough time for training, play and care every day?

💰Spend – Can you afford the lifetime costs of food, vet bills, housing, and more?

A pet is for life. Make sure you’re ready before you welcome one home💚

28/08/2025

Hold your horses!🐎💨

Horses are majestic, intelligent and loyal animals – but before you gallop into horse ownership, keeping a horse is a huge responsibility and requires major commitments of time, care and money!🕔

Did you know horses can live between 25 – 40 years? Before you saddle up, make sure you’ve got everything in place!🐴

✅It’s import that you do your research before getting a horse – choose a breed and temperament that will be suited to your abilities, circumstances, and requirements

🏡Prepare their home – Your horse will need secure, comfortable and appropriate accommodation. That means stables and areas to graze🌱

🤝Don’t go it alone – surround yourself with the support of knowledgeable people who can guide you: Trainers, vets, farriers and fellow horse owners

27/08/2025

📲Our latest round of pet advert moderation shows just how risky social media platforms can be:

🚫72% of adverts broke PAAG Guidelines, showing the lack of animal welfare, buyer safety and the high risk of scams

🚩73% even breached the platform’s own rules!

📣Social media is still full of concerning adverts and unscrupulous sellers. That’s why we’re urging everyone to not buy pets through these platforms!

🐾If you spot a post that looks suspicious or breaches the site’s rules, report it directly to the platform to help protect animals and people

📊Want to know more? Read our full results and our Position Statement on social media by clicking the link: https://paag.org.uk/news/social-media-moderation-results-2025/index.html

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