Selling a Cat or Kitten
Pets, such as cats and kittens, require a different selling or gifting process than other possessions because the owner will want to ensure that their pet goes to a home that will provide them with a safe environment and loving care.
Option 1 – Friend or Family Member
Usually, the best option for a cat owner is to give or sell their cat to a person or family they’re well acquainted with. Ideally, they will have a safe home and a full understanding of the care a cat requires.
Option 2 – Social Media
The pet owner can use social media to promote the sale of their cat or kitten. The advertisement should give people an idea of whether it would make a good addition to their home, and include the cat’s name, age, personality, energy level, habits, and medical history.
Option 3 – Giving the Cat to a Shelter
After exhausting all other options, one can bring their cat to a shelter or adoption center. There are private and local government-run shelters. Most require the owner to pay a fee to drop off their pet.
Sample
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CAT/KITTEN BILL OF SALE
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
1. CAT / KITTEN INFORMATION
Cat/Kitten name (if any): [CAT NAME] Registration #: [REGISTRATION #] Breed: [BREED]
Color: [COLOR] Sex: ☐ Male | ☐ Female Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]
2. THE PARTIES
Seller Name: [SELLER NAME] Address: [ADDRESS]
Buyer Name: [BUYER NAME] Address: [ADDRESS]
3. PAYMENT INFORMATION
On [MM/DD/YYYY], the Buyer agrees to:
☐ Purchase the Cat/Kitten for the monetary sum of $[AMOUNT].
☐ Make no deposit (the Cat/Kitten is a gift).
On the sale date, the monetary funds will be delivered to the Seller and the Cat/Kitten shall be officially transferred to the Buyer.
PART 4 – SIGNATURES
On this [MM/DD/YYYY], the buyer and seller agree to the above-described terms and conditions for the sale of the Cat/Kitten.
Seller Signature: _______________________
Printed Name: [SELLER NAME]
Buyer Signature: _______________________
Printed Name: [BUYER NAME]