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Laws on selling cats

Information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. When in doubt you can ask your vet, local warden or the Department of Agriculture for clarifications on the laws and regulations around importing, breeding, microchipping and selling of cats and kittens.

Animal Health and Welfare (Sale or Supply of Pet Animals) Regulations 2019

S.I. No. 681 of 2019 – ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE (SALE OR SUPPLY OF PET ANIMALS) REGULATIONS 2019 – http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2019/si/681/made/en/pdf

This covers such items as, cats need to be over 8 weeks of age to be sold. Also sellers of 6 or more cats in a year need to register with the Department of Agriculture as a Registered Seller of Pets.

Updated on 3 March 2025
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