Question:
How much Should I Sell my Kittens for?
Bao
2011-05-09 20:46:24 UTC
Ok so first off let me explain. This cat was not originally mine. It got left behind by the original owner, a friend was cleaning out the house and called another friend to pick them up. She couldnt have a cat and emailed me to take her in. She then had 6 kittens. I WILL i repeat WILL be getting her spayed as soon as she is dont feeding her kittens and her milk dry's up. I will also be updating her shots.

Now as for the kittens they right now are 3 weeks old, they will not be ready for homes until 8 weeks. Before they are re-homed they will be liter box trained, have there shots, and be spayed/neutered.

I have
1 black
2 black/white
1 calico
1 grey/white
1 orange/white

I've done research and found that i should have a re-homing fee of some kind to keep hoarders and animal abusers away.

how much should they go for with shots and spay/neuters?

Thank you for your time.
Fourteen answers:
anonymous
2011-05-10 04:56:12 UTC
Thank you for taking on this huge responsibility and being responsible and spaying and neutering the kittens before they leave.



There are so many full shelters out there that you often see specials every week for cats being adopted out for as little as $15-$25. Kittens are typically a bit higher.



You want to ask a rehoming fee to prevent people who view these animals as disposable (cheap kitten so throw it in the trailer with their 2 year old who carries it around by the neck) or use kittens for food for their large exotic animals but you also want to keep the cost to a point where you are not excluding good homes.



If you can afford to absorb some of the cost associated with raising and taking care of these kittens (vet bills including altering) then I would list the price as a 'small re-homing fee" and speak to all interested parties by phone.



Ask tons of questions to get a feel for the potential home they will be going to. Is it some young college student that is trying to sneak a kitten into a dorm where the kitten will end up on the street or a kill shelter, someone whose dog killed there last cat and they want to replace the cat but not the dog, or someone that wants a kitten because their last one died of a preventable disease like heartworms or being run over in the street? If the homes are not acceptable like the ones I just mentioned decline the sale but if you find a home that you feel is appropriate, keep the fee reasonable such as $25-$50 as your primary goal is to find a good home.



I guess my answer is to just be generic and list a small homing fee and then get a feel for who you are selling to and if you find a decent home, make the price as reasonable as you can afford.



Posting a good photo showing the kitten in an adorable pose will do wonders in finding a nice home. I know good people that had their mind set on only a calico that could not resist the cute little white kitten playing with the ball in the photo.



Good luck



Edit:



To those suggesting the 'minimum' cost should be expenses +.... I would argue that the minimum cost should be what the poster can afford when trying to find these six kittens a proper home.



I rescued several feral kittens over the last five years and voluntarily absorbed the entire cost of vet appointments (several were sick when found), medications, and altering and them and on top of this, paid $75 each to place in a really terrific no kill shelter after socializing them and waiting until a spot opened up. In addition to the cost to rescue these kittens, I PAID to find a suitable home.



The 'minimum' should be what one can afford when rescuing a cat or kittens to find them proper placement. Not everyone expects every penny back when doing a good deed and those who can afford to absorb some of the cost will likely place the kittens much faster. I cannot imagine how long it would take this poster to place SIX kittens if she adds in all her costs + a base fee which likely will amount to $100-$150 per kitten.
analyst1303
2011-05-09 21:38:14 UTC
Our humane society charged $60 with a spay certificate, if you're spaying them at 12 weeks or so, add in the costs and say they have their shots and all that.



Thing is people expect 5 week old kittens that are 'cute'. Not best for the cat. Usually problems later on. Those you want to get rid of, or tell them after this amount of time when these procedures / shots are done, you can have this cat, put it on a reserve list.



Check with a no kill shelter, they may help. We did when we could.
anonymous
2016-04-30 14:27:45 UTC
They don't "sell" kittens but local shelters do adopt out kittens at PetSmart. Most all petsmarts have adoptable cats located near the side or back of the store. However, you can't just go buy one. You will most likely have to fill out an application and be approved to adopt the kitten so don't expect to get one the day you go. PetSmart just helps these shelters adopt out the kittens but go check your local PetSmart they should have some kittens. :) Good luck with your new kitty
tmclone
2011-05-10 05:08:41 UTC
The MINIMUM amount to charge is your actual cost for vet care (shots, altering, parasite eradication). Our shelter is full up with kittens right now, but the fee is still $100 for kittens, $75 for cats over 1 year old, and $50 for cats over 5 years old. Considering that you will pay upwards of $200 for shots and altering at a vet, $100 is a bargain. You might want to contact your local shelter and see if they offer a package deal for kittens. Ours will alter and provide shots and worming for $70 total. Note that kittens need 3 rounds of shots at 4, 6, and 8 weeks, then their rabies vaccine at 12-16 weeks, and they can be altered once they reach 2 pounds. Good luck with your babies!
anonymous
2011-05-09 20:59:32 UTC
If you get any vaccinations or desexings for the kittens, charge that amount, plus about $25. Provide the proof of the vaccination and spay/neuters. Now, you don't HAVE to charge the re-homing fee if you're convinced that the potential adopting families are responsible, and aren't hoarders or abusers. But always put in your ads that you are charging the fee, plus the kitten's medical expenses.



And take plenty of pictures all the time. Kittens are adorable.
Ariel
2011-05-09 20:54:15 UTC
Kittens/Cats at pet stores such as Petco and Petsmart usually have an adoption fee of $100-$150. Those cats are always spayed/neutered and have their shots too.
xoxoRileyxoxo
2011-05-09 20:51:04 UTC
Kittens are normally free, but since you have them all up to date with shots and spay and neutered them, I would range around anywhere from 20-50 dollars.
Angel Dust
2011-05-09 20:58:04 UTC
your cali you can get a good price for those are a rare especially if its a male, the solid black i would sale for maybe 25$ - cuz you have their shots and they are fixed, but those are common so not too much for that one, black and white also 25$ for both, or sell them as a set say 25 for one or 40 for both, the callie id sale her for at least 50$ the grey and white, not common but not rare, probably for 25$ as well, the orange and white, rare but common, usually dont last long 25$



what you can do is tell people make an offer, but dont go under 20$ and your callico DO NOT GO UNDER 40$ TRUST ME ON THAT
Joe
2011-05-09 20:55:03 UTC
Well, first off, make sure they are healthy before you give them away. Make sure the people you are selling/giving the kittens/cats are responsible, and i think you should sell them for $0.50 + how much it cost for spayed/neutered. Please, I repeat! PLEASE give them to responsible people! I don't want anyone harming the cat/kittens. I love animals
S
2011-05-09 20:53:46 UTC
I agree with Riley. Some where between $20-$50 seems to be reasonable.
Jessica Grimes
2011-05-09 20:56:48 UTC
Most people don't normally pay for kittens, but you can try selling them for $10 or so.. not to expensive or I don't think anyone will buy them.
?
2016-09-15 13:16:34 UTC
I was asking myself about this too
anonymous
2011-05-09 20:51:05 UTC
give them away at walmart. not many people are going to pay for a cat. that or post them on craigslist.com and put "make an offer" and see what you get
anonymous
2011-05-09 20:51:04 UTC
Whatever you think is an "honest price". :)


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