To sell a kitten through a listing, use daylight photos, an ad with birth date and deworming info, price near similar local ads, and meet the buyer in a public place. Keep the conversation in the platform's messages, not on chat apps, and never hand over the cat before receiving full payment.
A kitten usually goes to a new home between 8 and 12 weeks of age, when it eats on its own and has had its first deworming. A private sale doesn't require a business license, but it comes with responsibilities toward the animal and the buyer. This guide walks you through pricing, photos, the description, replying to messages, filtering out scammers, and the handover itself. Each step can be done in one evening, and a well-made listing then works on its own.
- Price: check 10 to 15 listings from your city and nearby, subtract 10 percent if you want to sell within a week.
- Listing: 4 to 6 photos in daylight, description with birth date, deworming, personality, and reason for selling.
- Safety: meet in a public place, payment on pickup, no deposits from the buyer.
- Paperwork: a purchase agreement in two copies and a health record at handover.
How to set a price to sell a kitten in a reasonable time
Cat and kitten prices are set based on real listings within a 30 to 50 mile radius, not on prices from pedigree breeders. Go on EX & GO, set the city and radius filter, browse a dozen offers, and note three numbers: lowest, middle, and highest. Your starting price is usually the middle of that range.
Several things affect the price, and buyers check them first. The kitten's age, health confirmed by a health record, coat color, and whether the cat has already been around people and other animals. A kitten with pedigree, vaccinations, and health tests costs differently than a cat from a home pregnancy that you want to rehome quickly.
Three sales strategies and their cost
Each path means a different trade-off between time, money, and effort. Pick one before you post the listing, because mixing them stretches the sale indefinitely.
| Criterion | Fast sale | Best price | Swap or buyback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 10 to 20 percent below local average | At the level of the highest comparable offers | No cash or with a top-up |
| Time | Usually a few days | From two weeks up | Depends on the availability of the second cat |
| Photos and description | A correct set is enough | Needs a session and a longer description | Personality and compatibility with the other animal matter |
| Risk | More lowball inquiries | More negotiation and questions about documents | Harder to verify the other party's intentions |
| When to choose | You have a deadline, a trip, or a litter to rehome | You have time and complete documents | You know the future owner personally |
Questions about cat and kitten prices usually come in two forms: how much for a kitten without papers, and is the price negotiable. Answer briefly and specifically, because the first message decides whether the conversation even starts.
How to write a listing that collects messages
A listing works when the first three lines answer the buyer's questions: how old the kitten is, where it is, what its personality is like, and how much it costs. The rest is supplementary. Write briefly, without embellishments and without all caps.
Photos
Take four to six photos by a window during the day. One full body, one face, one during play, and one with littermates or the mother. Avoid flash, dark corners, and photos from bed at night. A horizontal frame looks better in a gallery than a vertical one.
A description that passes moderation
Include the birth date, sex, deworming and vaccination info if done. Add how the kitten reacts to people, whether it uses the litter box, and whether it eats dry and wet food. State the reason for selling, because buyers ask about it in the first message. You'll find posting rules at /pl/rules, and if something gets rejected, you'll get an explanation via /pl/support.
The biggest mistake in listings is a photo of the cat against wallpaper and a one-sentence description. That kind of post gets "how much" inquiries but almost never leads to a meeting. A photo by the window and three sentences about personality make a bigger difference than knocking $10 off the price.
How to reply to messages and filter out scammers
Keep all correspondence in the platform's messages until you set a meeting time. The seller's history and reviews are publicly visible, so both sides know who they're talking to. Only give your phone number once the buyer confirms a specific day and time.
Three signals should stop you. First, a screenshot of a transfer confirmation that never shows up in your account. Second, a request to ship the cat by courier with a transport fee the buyer supposedly covers. Third, eagerness to pay upfront and pressure for a quick decision. A real buyer wants to see the cat, ask questions, and come over.
Where to meet
Meeting at the seller's home is most common, but you don't have to agree to it right away. You can suggest a parking lot at a store, a veterinary clinic, or a square in the city center. If the buyer is coming from another city, arrange a place you know well and where there's traffic at any time of day.
Handing over the cat takes about fifteen minutes. The buyer should see the kitten moving, check ears, eyes, and skin, and you show the health record and other documents. Payment happens on pickup, in cash or by transfer confirmed on the spot. Don't release the cat until the money is visible in your account.
What the law says about private sales
A private cat sale is a purchase agreement between two people. You don't need to register a business if you're not breeding on a regular, organized basis. Write the contract in two copies: party details, cat description, price, date, and signatures. Leave the buyer's copy right away.
Consumer rights apply to purchases from a business, not from a private individual, so the buyer can't demand a return like in a store. The exception is when the seller misled about the animal's health. It's worth stating in the contract that the buyer has reviewed the health condition and documentation. Information about business and consumer obligations is published by the Federal Trade Commission at uokik.gov.pl, and general rules can be found at gov.pl.
We see that in animal listings, moderation most often rejects posts without a photo and without age information, and buyers mainly ask about deworming and the chance to see the mother. So fill in those two fields right away before anyone writes.
Before you list the cat, check prices of similar listings in your area on EX & GO and compare them with what other cities in the region offer. add a listing
Quick pre-publish checklist:
- Four to six photos in daylight, including one full body.
- Birth date, sex, deworming, vaccinations, litter box, and food.
- Price checked against ten to fifteen local listings.
- City and neighborhood in the title and location field.
- Health record and contract ready before the meeting.
- Phone number added only after setting a date.
Buyer messages come in waves. The first 24 hours after publishing usually bring the most inquiries, then traffic drops and returns after you refresh photos or adjust the price. If you get no messages for a week, the problem is almost always the main photo or the price. kittens and cats
How much do kittens and cats cost in listings?
The price range is wide and depends on region, documents, and whether the cat has a pedigree. Kittens without pedigree from home litters usually cost less than kittens from breeders with full documentation. Adult cats rehomed due to owner relocation go cheapest, sometimes for a symbolic amount or free.
Season also affects price. In spring and summer there are more litters, so supply rises and sales take longer. In fall and winter there are fewer listings, and buyers look for a cat to keep long-term. When planning a sale, factor this into your timing.
When to lower the price
If after two weeks you have views but no messages, lower the price by 10 percent and change the main photo. If you have messages but no one shows up for a meeting, the issue is the description or location. Don't lower the price more than once a week, because a series of changes looks desperate and attracts negotiators.
Frequently asked questions about selling a kitten
Can I sell a kitten without a business license?
Yes, if you're selling a single animal from your own home and you're not running a breeding operation on a regular, organized basis. A private sale is just a simple purchase agreement between two people. If litters repeat regularly and you treat it as a source of income, the IRS may consider it a business. If you're unsure, check with a tax professional before posting your listing.
At what age can a kitten go to a new home?
Safest is between 8 and 12 weeks old. By then the kitten eats on its own, uses the litter box, and has had its first deworming. Separating it from its mother earlier makes it harder to learn social behaviors and increases the risk of health problems. If a buyer pushes to pick up before 8 weeks, treat that as a red flag and suggest a later date.
How do I check if a buyer is trustworthy?
Ask two or three specific questions about their home: are there other pets, are windows secured, who will care for the cat during trips. Someone planning to adopt will answer without hesitation. Someone looking for a quick profit will only ask about price and timing. Also check their history and reviews on the platform where you're chatting.
Can the buyer pay by bank transfer instead of cash?
Yes, but the money must be visible in your account before you hand over the cat. A screenshot from a banking app is not proof of payment because it can easily be faked. For larger amounts, agree on a standard transfer, not instant, and wait for it to clear. Cash on pickup remains the simplest option when meeting in a public place.
What should a cat sales contract include?
Both parties' details, the cat's description with birth date and traits, the price, the handover date, and signatures in two copies. It's worth adding that the buyer has reviewed the animal's health condition and received documentation. You don't need a ready-made template; one page is enough. Both sides keep one copy each, and you should keep yours at least until you're sure the cat is accepted in its new home.
How fast can I sell a kitten through a listing?
With a price 10 to 20 percent below the local average and good photos, first inquiries usually come within one to three days. The sale typically closes in the first week. If you price at the top of the range, expect two to four weeks. The biggest impact on speed comes from the main photo, location, and whether the description immediately shows age and health status.
Summary
You can sell a kitten fast and risk-free if you do three things in order: check local prices, prepare photos and a description with birth date and deworming, and keep the conversation on the platform until you meet. Payment happens on pickup, you sign the contract in two copies, and the health record goes with the cat. Don't rush your reply to the first message, because it's better to lose one buyer than to hand the cat to someone just looking for a deal. If you want to compare offers and see what prices look like in your neighborhood, browse the animal category and set the radius filter.