A new policy for the sale of cats & dogs

Written by The Trade Me team in General at 9:30am, Thu 11 Jun 2015

Today we’re announcing the first in a range of measures to promote improved animal welfare when cats and dogs are listed on Trade Me. There are a few moving parts to this, but it will include a new Code of Animal Welfare, a listing cap for sellers which will come into effect on 23 July 2015 as well as some changes to the listing process which will be introduced over the coming weeks and months.

We’ve consulted widely on our policy changes over the past year and have already made some incremental changes along the way.

We have produced the Trade Me Code of Animal Welfare in close consultation with the New Zealand Veterinary Association, the Ministry for Primary Industries, and RNZSPCA. We would also like to acknowledge the input of the New Zealand Kennel Club, The New Zealand Cat Fancy, SAFE and Trade Me members into the policy.

To read about our new policy and how it may affect you, please head over to our Trust & Safety blog.

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