🧾 Report an Ethical Concern
Evidence-based. Fair to all. Built to protect dogs.
How to submit, receipts, rebuttals:
Who can report
Public/Families: You may report a breeder, rescue, or rehomer (even if they are not yet on our platform) when you’ve had a direct interaction (inquiry, visit, contract, payment, puppy received/returned).
Entities: Platinium/Gold Members may submit evidence to rebuttal review and get resolution to remove.
What qualifies (examples)
Misrepresentation (health, genetics, temperament, availability).
Welfare concerns (sanitation, overcrowding, unsafe transport) with dated photos/notes.
Fraud/scams (fake litters, deposits taken, ghosting).
Contract breaches
What we reject
No direct interaction.
No receipts (proof).
Rumors, pile-ons, politics/registry disputes, or social-media drama.
What to submit (your “receipts”)
Their email (so they’re notified and can respond). Email is required.
Proof of interaction (messages, contracts, payment receipts, visit photos).
Dates + concise timeline.
Optional: microchip #, vet notes, transport info.
Privacy: We never post your documents. Uploads are deleted after 30 days post-review; we keep metadata only.
The review process
Submit your report with evidence.
Notify + Respond: The named party is notified and has 30 days to respond with evidence.
Review: Automated checks + Council review.
Outcome: A short outcome summary is posted and relevant icons update on the report card.
Patterns: Verified patterns may downgrade badges or trigger suspension/grey-out.
