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About AnimalAttraction.com |
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What is AnimalAttraction.com? |
AnimalAttraction.com
is THE PLACE FOR PET LOVERS. It is an online community in which people
with a strong common interest in, and love for, pets can create
profiles for themselves, AND their pets, and connect with each other
via email, instant messaging, chat rooms and message boards. Our site
also provides pet care tips and lots of other pet-related information
and entertainment to help keep pets, and pet parents, safe and happy! |
How is it different from other online communities? |
First
and foremost, AnimalAttraction.com is for pet lovers.
AnimalAttraction.com is the only community that has members post
profiles not only about themselves, but also about their pets. To quote
one of our members: “ I really love this site. I love being with people
who totally understand how it feels to love animal and be loved by one.
I have friends who think I’m crazy for being so attached and committed
to my pets, but here, everyone understands!” |
Do I have to own a pet to join? |
Absolutely not. All Pet LOVERS are welcome on AnimalAttraction.com. |
How much does it cost? |
AnimalAttraction.com is completely FREE for all members. |
Managing Your Account |
How do I add to or edit my profile? |
Simply
log-in and use the MyProfile link in the tool box to see how your
profile appears to others. To add to or edit your profile, use the Edit
buttons from your MyProfile page. |
How do I change my email address? |
To change your email address, follow the simply steps below: |
- Log in with your username and password
- Click on My Account Settings in the toolbox on the left-hand side of the page
- Click on the Edit button in the Profile Settings section
- Make and save your changes.
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How do I manage the emails I receive from AnimalAttraction? |
AnimalAttraction.com
sends out a newsletter and information about the site we feel is
interesting and useful to our users. Additionally, you will receive
email notification when action is taken on your profile such as another
member sending you and email, Pet Pal Invite or a Scratch Pad note.
You can change your email notifications under the My Account Settings
link. Follow the steps above and edit Message Settings. |
How do I hide my account? |
Sometimes
members want to maintain their profile, but temporarily hide it. To
hide your profile, log-in and click on the “My Account Settings” link.
Click on the Edit button in the Profile Settings section, and change
your profile status from “Active” to “Inactive.” |
How do I delete my account? |
We
will soon have a tool that will allow members to permanently delete
their own accounts. For now, please email
customercare@animalattraction.com if you would like to delete your
account. |
How do I post a photo or video? |
When
you’re logged in to the site, use the links on the left hand side to
post photos and videos. Simply click on My Photos or My Videos and
follow the instructions for uploading. |
Why do I need to post a photo? |
You
are not required to post a photo, but come on, be a proud pet parent
and post lots of photos! Seeing lots of great photos of people and
their pets makes AnimalAttraction.com more fun for everyone, so join in
the fun and upload your photos. |
Using the Site |
How can I tell if I’m logged in? |
When
you are logged in, you’ll be taken to your My Homepage and see our
greeting to you on the upper left-hand corner of the page, under the
navigation. |
What is My Homepage? |
Your
Homepage is where you will see a snapshot of all the things you’ve done
on the site – from incoming and outgoing emails and Pet Pal invitations
to who’s viewed you and who you’ve viewed.
When you first log
into yourMy Homepage, you’ll see search results for the newest
AnimalAttraction.com members. Use the search box on the page to
customize your results and save your search settings for future logins.
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What are all the links in the box to the left of My Homepage? |
Think
of this box (pictured below) as your tool box for AnimalAttraction.com.
This is where you’ll come back to again and again to interact with the
site. Here’s you’ll find links to your personal homepage, your profile,
your message center, account and photos and videos to make site
navigation easy.
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Contacting Members |
How do I find and contact people on the site? |
Anyone
can use the Quick Member Search tool on the left hand side of every
page on the site or the “Search” text link at the top of the site to do
member searches. Members can also conduct searches from their
“MyHomepage” after logging-in with their username and password.
Using the profile search, you can look for members who are in your
area, your age range, who have a particular type of pet or are
interested in: |
- Pet Pals
- Networking
- Making Friends
- Dating
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How can I get in touch with the people I find interesting? |
It’s easy. Every member’s profile has a “Contact” box. The Contact box has links to |
- send an email
- send instant message if they are online
- send a Pet Pal Invite and make them your online friend
- post a note to their scratch pad
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What’s in My Messages? |
Your
Message Center is where you’ll find email you have sent and received as
well as incoming Pet Pal invitations. You can manage your communication
and reply to any messages and accept any invites you have received.
Note: To send a message or a Pet Pal Invite you’ll need to do so
directly from the member’s profile.
Check your Message Center often to keep in close contact with fellow AnimalAttraction.com members!
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What Is a Pet Pal? |
Pet
Pals are your online friends. When you browse the site and see members
you’d like to connect with, simply send them a Pet Pal Invite from
their profile. When they accept, you’ll see their picture on your Pet
Pals page as well as part of your profile. By adding members to your
Pet Pals, you’ll be able to contact them with ease. |
What Is a Scratch Pad? |
Your
Scratch Pad is like a post-it note for your profile. If you’d like to
send a quick, simple message to one of your Pet Pals, simply post to
their scratch pad! Note: Scratch Pads are only available between
members who are Pet Pals. |
Privacy |
Is my email address ever shared with anyone? |
Absolutely not. Your email address is never visible or shared with other members. You may choose
to give your email address to other members on your own if and when you feel comfortable doing so.
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How else is my privacy protected? |
AnimalAttraction.com takes your privacy very seriously. Please refer to
our privacy policy for details.
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