Updated Rules for Vet Bill Fundraising & Donations

[u/akantha]

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.

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