Buying a Kitten from Gumtree. Terrible Idea?

quietgavin on 22/02/2022 - 20:07

What should i be wary of? What do i need from the owner when i go to purchase the kitten?

The owner says the kitten is flea/work checked and vet checked. There will be documents available to confirm this?

None of the microchips listed on Gumtree (even the $2500+ kittens from breeders) give any information when searched on the Pet NSW government website. Is that normal?

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  • Shadowsfury on 22/02/2022 - 20:11
    +1

    Is it markedly cheaper than going to a pound? I'd be weary given how many thigns can go wrong here but don't have anything specific to share

  • pharkurnell on 22/02/2022 - 20:21

    $2500 kittens?

  • sharkyoz on 22/02/2022 - 20:22
    +1

    look at the kitten's parents and where they live, and ask for proof of any vet inspections, if in doubt walk away

  • [Deactivated] on 22/02/2022 - 20:27
    +14

    You are much better off going to the local animal rescue or pound to adopt a kitten/cat/dog. The animals there will be desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Be careful there's also a lot of scammers on gumtree with cute photos of cats/dogs but they want you to transfer the money first. You can take any pet to a local vet and they can scan for a microchip for free

    • quietgavin on 22/02/2022 - 20:47

      I will be asking for proof of the vet visit.

      I will be going to the person's home. Would never transfer money in advance for anything.

  • HairyChickens on 22/02/2022 - 20:40
    +3

    I swear there was a Gumtree pet scam on the forums a couple of weeks ago

    • quietgavin on 22/02/2022 - 20:48
      +1

      Yeah i remember that post. I will not pay anything until i've seen the kitten.

    • CrispyChrispy on 22/02/2022 - 20:50
      +2

      Found it here

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/661124

      The general consensus from that comments section was an astounding no.

      • FireRunner on 22/02/2022 - 21:00

        Wasn't there one where a pensioner got scammed on gumtree (and didn't even see the pet before purchasing)

  • Hardlyworkin on 22/02/2022 - 20:51
    +5

    Buying a kitten from Gumtree. Terrible Idea?

    Yes, it won't grow into a dog.

    • AdosHouse on 22/02/2022 - 22:26

      Unless……

      CRISPR has entered the chat

  • afoveht on 22/02/2022 - 21:10
    +5

    What should i be wary of

    Bringing yet another feline into existence (and in the process supporting a terrible, exploitative industry) when hundreds of thousands are killed here every year because people want a "new one. "

  • jjjaar on 22/02/2022 - 21:12
    +7

    Go to a pet rescue centre, many even have cat cafes attached to them so you can meet for lots of cuddles in advance.

    Cats and kittens are everywhere. You shouldn’t have to pay that amount for them.

  • sharkyoz on 22/02/2022 - 21:29
    +2

    for nothing i can let you have one of my neighbour's many cats/kittens, can you do a bulk order…pleease? ;)

  • buckster on 22/02/2022 - 23:56
    +2

    Can you guarantee the breeding situation is ethical and it's not a dodgy setup? If yes sure, if not go to a rescue, heaps of kittens and cats that need a home or end up euthanized

  • the Unforgiven on 23/02/2022 - 11:30
    +1

    go to the RSPCA instead

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