Dog / Puppy Bill of Sale Form

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A dog/puppy bill of sale is given to someone who buys a dog after the sale 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 should be completed to record that a change of ownership occurred.

Dog / Puppy Bill of Sale Form

A dog/puppy bill of sale is given to someone who buys a dog after the sale 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 should be completed to record that a change of ownership occurred.

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A dog/puppy bill of sale is given to someone who buys a dog after the sale 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 should be completed to record that a change of ownership occurred.

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How to Sell or Gift a Dog

There are a number of reasons why one might be looking to give up or sell their dog, such as changing homes or if the dog doesn’t get along with other pets in the house.

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

Groom the dog and bring him or her to a vet for a checkup. 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 your pet for sale, reach out to friends and family. The benefit of giving a dog to a friend or family member is that you can better determine whether their lifestyle and personality would make a good fit for the pet.

Step 3 – Advertise

Be wary of listing a dog on the internet blindly. A seller must make sure that any potential buyers know there will be an in-person meeting prior to the sale.

Reach out to the local vet to see if they have a bulletin board for listing pets.

Step 4 – Complete the Bill of Sale

Once a suitable buyer has been properly vetted and the parties are ready to finalize the transaction, the bill of sale can be completed. Typically, the money should be received prior to filling out the form, but this is less consequential if the price is low or if the dog is being gifted/adopted.

Make sure the following information is readily available prior to filling in the form:

  • Names and addresses of the buyer and seller
  • Purchase price (if applicable)
  • Dog info:
    • Name
    • Breed
    • Date of birth
    • Sex
    • Color
    • Registration number (if any)

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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]