Advertise pets for free in the UK
Selling a pet, advertising a litter or looking for a caring new home for an animal? Create your free pet advert on Pet Classifieds and connect with people across the UK.
Why Pet Classifieds?
A simpler way to advertise your pet
Whether you are a private pet owner, an occasional breeder or a licensed business, a clear advert can help you start better conversations with prospective owners.
Free pet advertising
Post a standard pet advert without a listing charge. Describe your animal and include the information people need to make an informed enquiry.
Reach people across the UK
Choose your pet category and location so people searching for pets in their area can find your listing.
Put responsible rehoming first
Show your pet's needs, background and temperament, then speak to interested people before agreeing to a new home.
Get started
How to sell or rehome a pet online
It takes just a few straightforward steps to prepare and submit your pet advert.
Create an account
Register or sign in to Pet Classifieds, then select “Post an ad” to begin.
Choose the pet category
Select dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, horses or the category that best describes your animal.
Add details and photos
Enter age, breed, location, price or fee, health information and clear, recent photos.
Respond to enquiries
Talk to prospective owners, answer their questions and assess whether the home is suitable.
Explore categories
What pets can you advertise?
Browse current pet categories before choosing the most suitable section for your free advert.
Useful advice
Create a pet advert people can trust
Good pet adverts are informative, accurate and focused on finding the right owner, not just the quickest response.
What to include in your pet advert
- A specific title mentioning the breed or animal type
- Age, sex, colour, temperament and your general location
- Real, recent photographs of the animal
- Health checks, vaccinations and microchipping information as applicable
- A fair price or rehoming fee, where relevant
- Pedigree, registration, licence or other required documents where applicable
- Honest information about care needs and the home you are seeking
UK pet welfare and selling rules
Before publishing a pet-for-sale advert, make sure the animal and the proposed sale or rehoming comply with the rules where you live.
- Puppies and kittens must meet the applicable minimum age requirements; in England, commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens are banned.
- Commercial breeders and pet sellers may need a council licence. Include relevant licence details in adverts where legally required.
- Dogs must be microchipped by eight weeks across the UK. In England, cats must generally be microchipped by 20 weeks.
- Check additional restrictions for protected species, exotic pets and particular breeds.
- Meet prospective owners, answer questions and never conceal health or behaviour concerns.
Official information: animal selling licences in England and pet microchipping rules.
Questions answered
Free pet advertising FAQs
Answers to common questions about advertising and rehoming pets in the United Kingdom.
Is it free to advertise a pet on Pet Classifieds?
Yes. You can create a standard pet advert for free. Register or sign in, select the appropriate pet category and complete your advert. Optional paid features, if offered, are separate from a standard free listing.
Can I advertise puppies or kittens for sale?
You may advertise puppies or kittens only where the advert and proposed transfer comply with the rules applicable to the animal and your location. In England, commercial third-party puppy and kitten sales are prohibited, and commercial breeders or sellers may need a licence. Puppies and kittens must not be sold below the applicable minimum age.
Can I rehome my pet rather than sell it?
Yes. You can explain that you are looking for a suitable new home, describe your pet's health and behaviour honestly, and ask prospective owners about their experience and ability to provide long-term care.
What should I include in a free pet advert?
Include the species, breed or type, age, sex, location, price or rehoming fee, temperament, health and vaccination information, relevant microchipping details, any legally required licence information and clear recent photographs.
Can I advertise pets anywhere in the UK?
Pet Classifieds accepts adverts for locations across the United Kingdom. Animal-sale, breeding, licensing and welfare requirements vary between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so check the rules that apply to your situation before posting.
Do I have to register before placing an advert?
Yes. You will need a Pet Classifieds account to post and manage your adverts and respond to enquiries.
Ready to place your free pet advert?
Help potential owners understand what makes your pet special, and find a suitable home through Pet Classifieds UK.
Pet Classifieds is an advertising platform, not the seller or rehoming organisation. Advertisers are responsible for complying with applicable animal welfare, licensing and advertising requirements. Review our trading safety advice and terms of use before posting.