Craigslist Puppies For Sale By Owner (2024)

FAQs

Where is the best place to sell puppies online? ›

The ideal time

The exact time that is best for a puppy to go to its new home can vary by situation, but most breeders and veterinarians agree that 8 weeks of age is a good minimum.

While Craigslist officially bans the sale of companion animals, in reality such sales are common on the platform, with sellers often using the term “rehoming” in order to skirt the ban. Scams are widespread, with unethical breeders and dealers frequently selling animals who are sick, stolen, or even nonexistent.

Ethical dog breeders almost never have excess puppies. If they ever do, they keep them until they can find them homes. Backyard breeders and puppy-mill operators may hang on to them, turn them over to a rescue or shelter, or give them away.

Don't send money for a pet purchase before you actually see the animal in reality. Anyone can find an adorable picture of a puppy online and post the animal for sale. Be extra wary of an out-of-town or long-distance seller. It's best to work with a local seller so you can exchange the money and the animal in person.

By eight weeks of age, puppies can usually handle going to a new home. The mother may initially feel lost without her litter and show signs of depression that could last a few days.

After your pups have reached the appropriate age, you will become their “parent.” If the canine mother is no longer in the home, it is natural for a puppy to cry or whine at first as he adjusts. When the puppy is first separated from his mom, he will need a lot of attention and contact from you.

So what is the ideal age for a puppy to be when you welcome him into your home? There are different opinions, as well as a variety of factors, that influence the answer to this question. However, most veterinarians and breeders would put the optimum age to bring home a puppy somewhere between 8-to-10 weeks old.

When buying a puppy on Craigslist, ask about the puppy's health history, vaccination records, and the breeder's practices. It's essential to meet the puppy in person and inspect the living conditions before making a decision.

How to spot a kitten scammer? ›

A legitimate breeder should have a website or social media presence that includes their contact information, location, and a list of available kittens. Often, scammers don't invest in creating a website or buying a domain name and instead use social media pages, which can be created in just a few minutes.

Camlist gives you easy access to search thousands of dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits, horses and other pets for sale and adoption, advertised by breeders, rescue centers and pet owners. Shoot a video of anything you want to sell in less than a few seconds.

Animals are not listed for sale on Amazon

Amazon does list some shellfish as well as insects and worms used for agricultural purposes, bait, or pet food.

Pets and most live animals aren't allowed on eBay.

The enforcement of the rules banning the sales of animals on Facebook dates back to at least 2016 when an initial wave of concern met the livestock producers whose posts were flagged and left unposted. Facebook has begun deleting groups on marketplace that break the rules.