Animals: say what exactly you’re looking for

Animals for sale in Australia: where to start and what the rules are

Updated 4 November 2026

Prices for live animals depend on species, age, breed and the seller's location. Our current Australian search results do not include live animal prices, so no price range is given here. The price figures we did find are for toy animals and figurines, which do not apply to live stock. The quickest way to current offers for a pet or farm animal is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

• Pets: Dogs, Cats, Pet birds and Rodents
• Farm stock: Horses & ponies, Cattle, Goats & sheep and Poultry
• Supplies: Pet supplies, Cat & dog food and Kennels & runs

Welfare standards and local rules

Animal welfare protection is a state and territory responsibility, but the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines aim to harmonise livestock welfare law across the country. Standards are the legal requirements for livestock welfare and use the word "must", while guidelines are advice. Exhibited animals have their own general standards, which matter for animals sold at shows. Ask the seller how the animal is housed and handled, and check the rules where the animal will live.

Season and the hot months

November is late spring here. Summer from December to February is hot, so ask how a farm animal or a pet will be shaded and watered in a heatwave. Winter from June to August is the cold season, and young animals need shelter then. Ask for the animal's age and health records before you travel to collect it.

How animals are bought here

Ask whether the seller delivers or whether you must collect, and what the transport costs between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Check the seller's registration and the transport arrangements before you pay a deposit. Ask for every price in Australian dollars and in writing.

What to put in your request

Say what kind of animal you want, its age, the purpose (pet, show or farm), the number of animals, whether it needs health records, your city and your budget. The more exact the request, the fewer questions the seller has to ask back.

Free for buyers. Write what you need in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. For adoptions, see pets free to a good home.