Dog / Puppy Bill of Sale Form

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A dog/puppy bill of sale documents the sale or gift of a dog after the transaction has been finalized. The form is similar to a receipt or an adoption contract, and makes it so the buyer can confirm they are the rightful owner of the dog should it come up. Even if the dog was a gift or was adopted, a bill of sale can be completed to record that a change of ownership occurred.

Dog / Puppy Bill of Sale Form

A dog/puppy bill of sale documents the sale or gift of a dog after the transaction has been finalized. The form is similar to a receipt or an adoption contract, and makes it so the buyer can confirm they are the rightful owner of the dog should it come up. Even if the dog was a gift or was adopted, a bill of sale can be completed to record that a change of ownership occurred.

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A dog/puppy bill of sale documents the sale or gift of a dog after the transaction has been finalized. The form is similar to a receipt or an adoption contract, and makes it so the buyer can confirm they are the rightful owner of the dog should it come up. Even if the dog was a gift or was adopted, a bill of sale can be completed to record that a change of ownership occurred.

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How to Sell or Gift a Dog

Behavioral Problems – If the dog is aggressive or has another behavioral issue, it should not be given up or sold unless the buyer is equipped to train a dog with behavioral issues.

Step 1 – Prepare the Dog

Often, a seller will groom the dog and take it to the vet for a checkup before selling. If the dog was never spayed or neutered, it is highly suggested that this be done to increase buyer interest.

Professionally Bred Dogs – If the dog was purchased from a reputable breeder, a contract was most likely signed that requires the owner to return the dog if it cannot be cared for.

Step 2 – Reach Out to Friends & Family

Before advertising a pet for sale, the owner can reach out to friends and family. Giving a dog to a friend or family member makes it easier to determine whether their lifestyle and personality would make a good fit for the pet.

Step 3 – Advertise

Listings can be placed online and printed in local classifieds. Local veterinary clinics may also have a bulletin board for listing pets.

The seller should let potential buyers know there will be an in-person meeting prior to the sale.

Step 4 – Complete the Bill of Sale

After a suitable buyer is found and the transaction takes place, the bill of sale can be completed and signed.

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DOG/PUPPY BILL OF SALE

Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

1. DOG/PUPPY INFORMATION

Dog/Puppy name (if any): [DOG 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 Dog/Puppy for the monetary sum of $[AMOUNT].
☐ Make no deposit (the Dog/Puppy is a gift).

On the sale date, the monetary funds will be delivered to the Seller and the Dog/Puppy 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 Dog/Puppy.

Seller Signature: _______________________
Printed Name: [SELLER NAME]

Buyer Signature: _______________________
Printed Name: [BUYER NAME]