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How it works

How Qootales works

Qootales is a community-driven platform for pet lovers: a place to share stories, give pre-loved items a second life, and celebrate the compassion that connects us all.

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Story writing tips

Share a tale

Write and publish your pet's story.

Sell or donate

Give pre-loved pet items a second life.

Adopt safely

What to know before rehoming or adopting.

Free, always

Qootales is completely free for community members. We do not charge sellers or buyers for listing, selling, or donating items. Our mission is to connect pet lovers and reduce waste. We will never request credit card details or any form of payment via the site, email, or any other channel, other than voluntary donations on our Support page.

Share a tale

Tell your pet's story

  1. Only registered community members may share a tale. Create a free Qootales account to join the community.
  2. Once registered, visit the Share a Tale page to write and publish your pet's story.
  3. Community members are encouraged to share as many stories as possible. Every tale helps foster compassion for pets and keeps the community vibrant.
  4. Need inspiration? Visit the Story Writing Tips page for guidance on crafting a meaningful tale.

Storyteller recognition

Every tale you share earns you a storyteller badge. The more tales you tell, the higher your recognition within the community.

Silver Storyteller5 tales or more
Gold Storyteller10 tales or more
Platinum Storyteller15 tales or more
Legendary Storyteller20 tales or more

Sell or donate

For sellers

  1. Only registered community members can sell or donate.
  2. List your pre-loved pet items using the Sell or Donate page. It's free and takes only a few minutes.
  3. Choose one or more delivery options: Pickup or Drop-off. Offering both gives buyers more flexibility.
  4. Please sanitize all items before listing. Clean, well-presented items build trust and help buyers feel confident.
  5. Your listing appears on the Shop page, where community members can browse and contact you directly through the built-in Messenger.
  6. Qootales provides the platform only. All negotiations, meeting arrangements, and transaction details are handled directly between seller and buyer.
  7. Update your listing status to "Pending Sale" once a buyer is selected, and to "Sold" once the transaction is complete. Keeping statuses current helps the whole community and lets Qootales measure the positive impact we are creating together.
  8. After a sale, select the buyer's name on your listing so they are recognized for their contribution to the community.

Seller recognition

Every item you sell or donate earns you an eco badge, a mark of your commitment to sustainability and the Qootales community.

Planet Saver1 item or more
Bronze Eco5 items or more
Silver Eco10 items or more
Gold Eco15 items or more
Green Champion20 items or more

For buyers

  1. Browse available items on the Shop page using filters such as pet type, item type, condition, delivery method, and price range. Save items to revisit later.
  2. Contact the seller directly through the Message button on the listing.
  3. Agree on the price and a delivery method that works for both of you.
  4. If you choose Pickup or Drop-off, meet in a safe, busy public location.

Buyer recognition

Every item you get earns you a buyer badge, recognizing your role in giving pre-loved pet items a second life.

Eco Shopper1 item or more
Bronze Buyer5 items or more
Silver Buyer10 items or more
Gold Buyer15 items or more
Sustainable Shopper20 items or more

Adopt safely

Important notice regarding pet adoption listings

Qootales is a community platform that helps connect people who wish to rehome pets with those looking to adopt. Qootales does not verify, screen, or take responsibility for any individual, rescue center, or pet listed on this platform. All adoption arrangements are made solely between the lister and the adopter. It is the full responsibility of both parties to conduct thorough verification, including confirming the identity of the other party, the health and condition of the pet, and the suitability of the home, before any pet is placed or adopted. Qootales strongly encourages all members to exercise due diligence and take every reasonable precaution throughout the adoption process.

Safety

About our content moderation

Qootales uses automated AI moderation to review text, photos and videos shared on the platform. While this helps keep the community safe and welcoming, automated moderation is not 100% accurate and may occasionally approve content that should be removed, or hold content that is perfectly fine.

If you come across any image, video, story, or listing that you believe is inappropriate, offensive, or against our community standards, tap Report on it. Every report goes to our team, and your reports help keep Qootales safe for everyone.

Our promise

Our community promise

Qootales exists to connect pet lovers, celebrate compassion, and reduce waste, one story and one item at a time. Every member who shares, sells, donates, or buys is helping build a kinder, more sustainable world for our pets and our planet.

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