Latest update
August 2026
AnimalAds.ie is now live
Free advertising is now open across animals, accessories, equipment and services. Animal adverts are reviewed before publication, and users can report an advert directly from its page.
AnimalAds news
Marketplace updates and practical guidance.
This is where we will publish important service updates, new categories and responsible advertising guidance.
Practical guides
Buying and advertising responsibly
Dogs and puppies
Buying a Puppy in Ireland: A Safer Checklist
A practical checklist for checking the seller, puppy, microchip and paperwork before buying or rehoming a dog in Ireland.
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Advertising a Dog or Litter in Ireland: What Sellers Need
The information and checks a responsible dog seller should prepare before publishing an advert in the Republic of Ireland.
Read the guide →Cats and kittens
Buying a Cat or Kitten in Ireland: Questions to Ask
A practical guide to checking a kitten's age, health, seller, home environment and paperwork before agreeing to buy.
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Buying a Horse or Pony in Ireland: Passport and Viewing Checklist
Checks to make before buying a horse or pony, including identity, passport, ownership, suitability, veterinary examination and transport.
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Buying Cattle or Sheep Advertised Online: Traceability First
A Republic of Ireland checklist for keeper registration, animal identification, movement documents and safe livestock transactions.
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