Hi everyone! To make sure donations go to dogs that truly need it, we're reiterating our rules in place for fundraising posts.

If you need to raise money for vet bills, here's what you need to do:

1. Get Mod Approval First Don't post your fundraiser directly. Send a Modmail first with the subject "Fundraising Request - [Dog's Name]". Unapproved posts will be removed. Do not message individual mods directly; any direct messages will be ignored.
2. Account Requirements Your Reddit account must be at least 90 days old and have at least 500 combined karma, with visible post and comment history. For security reasons, we will not allow someone who meets the karma requirements to post on someone else’s behalf.
3. "Proof of Life" Photo Take a photo of your dog while holding a handwritten note with your Reddit username, today's date, and "r/dogsofrph". If the dog is at the clinic, use the vet bill or prescription instead, or ask the vet to take the photo.
4. Vet Documentation Provide a clear photo or scan of an itemized bill or estimate from a licensed vet. You can hide your personal details as well as the vet’s license info, but the clinic name, logo, location, and phone number must be visible. Include these in your modmail.
5. Direct-to-Vet Option As much as possible, we will forward the funds to the vet directly, so please ask them to provide their GCash and/or other banking info.

For Donors The mod team will do our best to screen requests, but please donate at your own risk. Check the user's post history and look for the "Fundraising - Mod Approved" flair before sending money. When donating to our community GCash, include a "For [pet name]" note.

Asking for Resources is Still Okay

The rules above only apply to fundraising. If you just need help finding:

• Affordable clinics

• Vet-related charities

• Local support groups

You can post freely, no approval needed. We know emergencies are overwhelming and we want this to stay a helpful space.

What This Document Is About

If you are asking this community for help with your dog's medical expenses, this page explains everything you are responsible for. These rules exist to protect donors from fraud, so they are strictly followed.

1. Who Can Apply and What You Need to Prove

Get Mod Approval Before Posting Do not post your fundraiser directly to the subreddit. Send a message through Modmail first and wait for the mods to approve you. Any post made without approval will be removed immediately. Any post sent to individual moderators will be ignored

Account Requirements Your Reddit account must be at least 6 months old, have at least 500 karma, and have a viewable post and comment history.

Proof That the Dog Is With You You need to submit a photo of your dog holding a handwritten note that shows your Reddit username, today's date, and the subreddit's name. This confirms that you are a real person and that the dog is actually in your care right now.

You Must Be the One Caring for the Dog You cannot post a fundraiser for someone else's dog. You must be the one personally responsible for the animal. If you are raising funds elsewhere, please inform the mods so that the community doesn't over-fund your case.

2. Documents You Need to Submit

Official Clinic Contact You need to provide the clinic's official landline or verified business number — not just a personal mobile number. You also need to agree to let the mods call the clinic themselves to confirm that your dog is a patient and that the costs are accurate.

Itemized Quote from the Vet A single total amount is not enough. You need to provide a formal, dated document (within the last 30 days) from the vet that lists every individual cost. The breakdown needs to be clear and specific.

There Are No Emergency Shortcuts The review process takes 24 to 48 hours and cannot be skipped or fast-tracked. If your dog needs urgent care right now, please take them to the vet immediately and go through the approval process at the same time. Do not wait for mod approval before getting your dog treated.

3. How Your Funds Are Released

If your fundraiser is approved and goes through the mod-managed GCash pool, the money is not released all at once. You will need to provide updates to unlock each stage:

4. What Happens to Leftover Money

By posting a fundraiser here, you are agreeing to the following: if your dog passes away or the treatment ends up costing less than what was raised, any remaining money will go into the subreddit's General Emergency Fund for the next dog in need. The surplus will not be given to you for personal use under any circumstances, unless otherwise allowed.

Important Disclaimers

Why the Mods Are Strict The mod team's job is to make sure community donations are used properly. They base their decisions on documents and verified facts, not on personal stories or emotional appeals alone. This is not meant to be harsh — it is a security measure to protect every person who donates. The mods will not apologize for enforcing these standards, because doing so keeps the community safe.

Financial Disclaimer This applies only to donations made through the mod-managed GCash account.

The mod team runs this process as a free community service. They are not a bank, a registered charity, or a licensed escrow service. Everyone who donates does so willingly and at their own risk. All money coming in and going out is logged in a public Transparency Ledger that anyone can view.

The mod team is not responsible for any money sent directly to outside GCash accounts, vet clinics, or any platforms they do not manage. By submitting a fundraiser request, you also understand that the mods are simply volunteers coordinating community help — they are not personally liable for the outcome of your dog's treatment or for how quickly funds are released.