When is a business a business?

[AnimalCharity]

Can someone advise me on the legal status of the following please:

An internet forum has been set up by Person A. They intend to advertise animals needing new homes and take a fee if the animal is rehomed under a contract. They will then use this fee to buy more animals to rehome.

To me, this sounds like a business and I would think that they would need some legal framework as they will be taking money for a service. Also, they would have to provide some follow up care as presumably if the animals are rehomed under contract, they can be returned to the forum owner. They insist they don't and can just remain as a forum of do-gooders.

Who is right?

Thanks for your help.

[Ian J]

I agree that if they are advertising something in return for a fee that means that it's a business. I'm not sure whether or not they would have any responsibility for the animals as that would depend on the wording of the contract