Pet Posting Rules & Minimum Welfare Standards

By posting a pet ad, you agree to the following posting rules:

All puppies & kittens:

must be 8+ weeks old & microchipped before rehoming (kittens by 20 weeks)
under 6 months old must only be advertised by the breeder or rescue centre (no third parties)
must be available to be viewed with their mother and a photo of the litter with mother must be included on the ad
from breeders who have 3+ litters in a 12 month period must list as a “breeder” and include your local authority license number
mothers must be over 12 months old, only one litter a year and no more than 6 in her lifetime
must not have been subjected to ear cropping
must not be advertised as FREE to rehome - a rehoming fee is required

Any dogs which have docked tails must have their valid docking certificate signed by a vet available to be seen on request

Join our campaign to end puppy and kitten farming by reporting anyone you think could be breaking the law.

All pets:

must be born, bred and legal to rehome in the UK
must be shown in a clear photograph attached to the advert (excludes fish)
are moderated to ensure that banned breeds and prohibited species are not advertised
must be fully weaned and no longer dependent upon their parents
must not be pregnant
advertised for rehome must include written information detailing the animals five basic needs (as defined by the Animal Welfare Act) by a third party.
must be collected by their new family and not shipped
that require licences must be declared in the listing

All horses and donkeys: