How to Sell a Cat/Kitten

Finding a new home for a cat or kitten can seem daunting; you may not know where to start. Luckily, you can be guided through selling your feline effectively.

Step 1 – Pricing a Cat or Kitten

The price depends on various factors regarding a cat or kitten. For instance, an adult cat may be less desirable than a kitten, as some prefer raising the animal from adolescence. However, it may work and vice versa if a buyer is looking for an animal that requires less maintenance. Also, the breed of cat can play a huge part in its monetary value depending on the rarity of the pedigree (Example: A purebred Maine Coon Cat will typically exceed the price of your average house cat). Scan the classified ads to see what comparable cats/kittens are going for in the marketplace.

Step 2 – Posting an Ad

Once you have concluded the initial asking price, you must decide how to advertise the feline. In the past, advertising your pet required more footwork. Sellers would hang flyers in cat-friendly establishments such as pet stores, veterinarian offices, and adoption centers, or they would buy a written ad in a newspaper. Today, there are many more efficient ways to introduce your animal to a much wider range of potential buyers, such as using the internet. There are sites fully dedicated to the sale/adoption of pets, such as:

• Hoobly.com – Since there are so many free cats/kittens available for adoption, there are a few classified ad websites that are geared specifically towards the sale of felines. Hoobly is one of the few that allows you to create an ad with a “sales price”. (Buyers should be aware that this website may contain scammers, it is best to view the animal in person prior to purchase.)
• PetFinder.com – Is a website that allows you to advertise your pet for adoption. You may charge an adoption fee to satisfy any costs associated with the animal.
• Facebook.com – Is a good place to reach out to friends and family. Create a post stating that the animal is for sale. Be sure to include a photo, description, and sale price.

Step 3 – Meeting with a Potential Buyer

You will receive calls and messages from people interested in your cat or kitten. Answer all their inquiries to the best of your knowledge. Eventually, one of the inquiring parties will ask if they can come to see the feline with an interest in buying. Schedule an appointment to show the animal, and make sure you meet at a safe location during the daytime. Come prepared with all the feline’s paperwork, including proof of ownership, health records, bill of sale, etc. At the meeting, the buyer will view the cat/kitten and decide whether or not they are interested in purchasing or adopting it.

Step 4 – Coming to an Agreement

Once the buyer has expressed that they would like to purchase the cat, it is time for the two parties to agree on how the transaction will be executed. First, the buyer may try to get a reduction in the price of the cat/kitten. If this is the case, it is up to the seller to either accept, deny, or counter the offer. Once a price has been established, the next step would be determining the form of payment that will be used. For the seller, the prime option would be cash. If the buyer insists on not paying with cash, you may accept a certified or cashier’s check (it is recommended to accompany the buyer to their bank to cash the check; online services like PayPal are also suggested). Once the animal has been exchanged for the payment, the participants may finalize the bill of sale to have on record.

Cat/Kitten Bill of Sale Form