Click “Sign Up” at the top of the site, choose your role (Private Seller, Breeder, Rescue, or
Service Provider), and verify your email and phone. Once you’re verified, you can post listings, comment on blogs, or enter giveaways.
✅ Private Seller
For: Cat owners rehoming or selling
Key Features: Post up to 3 ads, nickname option, secure contact form
✅ Breeder
For: Registered catteries or hobby breeders
Key Features: Unlimited listings with subscription, pedigree options
✅ Rescue
For: Charities / shelters
Key Features: Free adoption ads, public contact required
✅ Service Provider
For: Vets, groomers, sitters, etc.
Key Features: Directory listings, map visibility, optional upgrades
If you’re unsure, start as a Private Seller — you can upgrade anytime.
Cats.ie is for the whole island of Ireland — including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern
Ireland. All counties are listed in dropdown menus across forms.
Go to Post an Ad and follow the 6-step guide. Listings are reviewed for compliance before going live.
Yes — until 1 January 2026, all Curious Cat listings are free.
Paid upgrades (Featured, Premium, Boost) are available immediately for extra visibility
Each ad runs for 30 days. You can renew or boost it anytime from your dashboard.
Yes. You can edit, pause, or delete any ad in your account dashboard at any time.
Ads may be paused or rejected if:
• The cat appears too young (under 8 weeks).
• Missing or incorrect health info.
• Photos don’t match the description.
• The listing breaks welfare or advertising rules.
You’ll receive an email explaining why, with an option to fix and resubmit.
You can either:
• Paste a YouTube/Vimeo link, or
• Upload directly (max 100MB).
The upload process is optimised to be quick and mobile-friendly
Cats.ie uses Stripe and PayPal (via WooCommerce).
We never store card details ourselves. Refunds are automatic if your ad is declined during moderation.
Breeders can pay €14.99/month for unlimited standard listings, with discounted upgrades
(Featured, Premium, Boost).
Subscriptions renew automatically but can be cancelled anytime.
No — Cats.ie is operated by MEOWOOF LIMITED, which is not in the VAT system.
All prices shown are final.
Kittens must be at least 8 weeks old before leaving their mother.
Cats.ie will automatically block listings with younger DOBs.
cat or kitten listing must clearly state:
• Vaccination status
• Neutering/spaying
• Testing (e.g., FIV/FeLV, if applicable)
• Microchip number (optional but encouraged)
Breeders selling 6 or more pets per year must register as a Registered Seller of Pets with the
Department of Agriculture (DAFM). Cats.ie encourages all breeders to declare their registration and organisation affiliation (TICA, GCCFI, GCCF, FIFe, WCF).
No. It’s against Irish welfare rules and Cats.ie’s terms. Only Cats.ie-approved charity or educational campaigns may feature cats in promotions.
Go to CatAlert → “Post Lost” or “Post Found.” Add details, upload photos, and share across social media or print a poster. CatAlert listings are always free and last for 30 days.
Yes — log in and mark it as:
• Still Missing
• Found
• Reunited
Your alert will update sitewide automatically.
ways meet in person or via video call before payment.
• Never send deposits without seeing the cat.
• Avoid sellers who rush you or refuse visits.
• Use Cats.ie’s internal messaging for first contact.
Click the “Report this Ad” button on any listing. Our team reviews every report manually. You can also email report@cats.ie for urgent issues.