Pets free to a good home: how to find a kitten, puppy or adult pet
Start with an honest answer: who will suit you
Taking a pet into your home is a decision for 10–15 years. So think in advance about how much time you have for walks and care, who else lives at home, and whether you are ready for the cost of food and the vet. A small kitten or puppy needs attention and patience, an adult animal is often already litter-trained and calmer, and a mixed breed is often healthier than a pedigree and just as devoted.
What to put in your request
The more detail you write, the more precisely people who have exactly such an animal will respond:
- Species — kitten, puppy, adult dog, cat, rabbit.
- Breed — a specific one, mixed or any.
- Age — for example 2–3 months or adult.
- Sex — female or male, if it matters.
- Vaccinations and neutering — whether the animal should already be vaccinated and neutered.
- Character — gets on with children or other animals, litter-trained, calm.
- Conditions — flat or house, a yard, other pets.
- City — where you live and whether you can travel to collect.
Example: “I would like to adopt a female kitten of 2–3 months, mixed breed, litter-trained. I live in a flat in Manila, there is already a cat at home, and she is good with children. Vaccinated if possible. I will collect her myself.”
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You do not scroll through other people's notices. You write one request in your own words, and you can add one photo. It is checked, ads and contacts are removed from the text, and you are told which details people are missing. After that, those who give away animals in your area see it and reply in the chat: about age, character, health, terms of handing over, photos.
Reviews are shown beside every reply. Your number is hidden: you give contacts only to the person you decide to agree with. It is free to use. Read more on the How it works page.
What to ask the person giving the pet away
- How old it is, what vaccinations have been given and whether there is a vet card.
- Whether it has been neutered, dewormed and treated for fleas and ticks.
- Why it is being given away and how it behaves with people and other animals.
- Whether you can come to meet it and see the animal and the place where it lives.
Do not be shy about asking questions: a good owner will tell you more than you ask.
Common mistakes
Taking a pet on emotion without talking to the family, especially if someone has an allergy. Not allowing for the fact that a puppy of a large breed will grow into a large dog. Not showing the animal to a vet right after taking it. Agreeing to a handover without meeting and without checking its condition. Another trap is promising a child “a trial”: a pet is not a toy, and returning it means one more stress for the animal. It is better to visit it several times at its place. If you specifically want a pedigree animal, look at the “Cats” section or dogs, and you will find everything for care in pet supplies. All directions are gathered in the “Animals” section.
Questions and answers
Do I have to pay to take a pet into a good home?
Usually not, people are looking for a responsible owner. If they ask for compensation, for example for vaccinations, agree on it openly.
What should I prepare at home?
A place to sleep, bowls, food, a litter tray or a leash with a collar. Plan the first visit to a vet for the first few days.
Can I take a pet from another city?
Yes, if you agree on the handover. Give your city in the request, and the owner will write whether transport is possible.
Will everyone who replies see my number?
No, contacts are hidden. You pass them only to the person you choose.
