*Your user ID and password are individual and should not be used by anyone else. Impersonation by another person using their name and password is strictly forbidden. Multiple identities are not allowed.

*Many members may also use some well known free ad sites. Please be aware that it is strictly against forum rules to post the names of these sites. Such posts will be deleted without notice. If you must discuss the sites please use the term 'free ads sites'. The repeated violation of this rule is taken most seriously and will result in members being banned from NIAR. Please also note that NIAR does not recommend the use of such sites to rehome animals.


*Please make copies of any threads that may be important to you. Server issues mean that from time to time old posts and indeed entire threads may have to be deleted without warning.

*Bear in mind that what you read here in sections such as Animal Chatter are other members’ opinions and stories. While we hope you'll find much that is helpful and informative on the board, please consult your vet or other professional advisors before relying on any information you find here.

*No advertising of animals is allowed unless you are the owner of the animal(s) or a representative from a pound or rescue organisation. Members may post details of such animals looking for help and/or homes only with the express permission of the owner or pound/rescue centre involved. NIAR is a rescue only site - Our sole purpose is to rehome displaced animals. Therefore, posts advertising animals 'for sale' are not aceptable and will be removed without notice.

*Please respect the copyrighted work of others. Please remember that members must not cross-post from any other site without permission from the owner of the said site/post.

*Members are free to select their own avatar and signature. However, any offensive/abusive material is not permitted.

*Members must be considerate of the content of their posts. NIAR is a forum for all ages and we ask that members are mindful of this when posting. Any posts seen as unsuitable will be immediately removed by Admin.

*There are laws protecting online users from various forms of speech such as libel, threats, defamation of character etc. Although Admin will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, we cannot be responsible for message content. All messages express the views of the author and are not the views of NIAR. Admin may remove, edit, move, topics they feel do not follow the rules.

* NIAR has a zero-tolerance policy against personal attacks. While we welcome different opinions and friendly, constructive discussion, any forms of personal abuse including insulting and/or defamatory postings or comments are strictly forbidden.

* Private Messaging enhances the community element of a board such as NIAR. It allows members to conduct private conversations away from the main board. However, abusing this privilege by sending messages that are insulting and/or disrespectful towards other members is strictly forbidden. Any member receiving an inappropriate private message should forward the message to a member of Admin straightaway.

*Spamming is not permitted. Persistent spammers will be banned and reported to their ISPs.
*NIAR Admin reserve the right to suspend or ban the registration of any member who, they believe, behaves inappropriately whether through offensive postings on the board or via board email/PM.

* NIAR Admin may also, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate the registration of any member who they believe is intent on instigating discord. This may be by attempting to influence others in a disruptive and/or divisive manner that conflicts with the core aims of the board.

*In order to help the NIAR Team weed out any potential trolls or troublemakers please use the ‘Report’ button on the relevant post. Please only use it for posts that are clearly not adhering to the board guidelines as set out here.

*Please Note – NIAR Admin have sole authority and responsibility for all final decisions taken on this board.