Our standards

Standards you can check

What every seller agrees to before a single listing goes live, and what you can expect from us in return.

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VerifiedHonest

The seller promise

What every listing stands on

Verified sellers

Listers confirm their identity with a government-issued ID, and payouts only go to a verified bank account through Stripe.

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Honest listings

Information must be accurate, current and not misleading, with photos and videos that fairly represent the animal. Listings come down once a pet is no longer available.

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Full disclosure

Health and vet documentation, temperament and behavior, and for breeders, full parent profiles. Details are written out, not just ticked in a box.

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Real photos

Listing photos need to be real. Our team reviews photo authenticity manually, and anyone can flag one that looks AI-generated.

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A refund policy you can see

Every seller picks a refund and health-guarantee policy from a fixed set of options, shown on their profile before you buy.

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Laws followed

Sellers agree to comply with the laws that apply to the sale, adoption or transport of the animal.

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Fair, visible fees

No surprises at checkout

Free

to list

No membership, subscription or listing fees.

6.5%

seller commission

Breeders and private owners, only on a completed sale.

0%

for shelters & rescues

We never take a cut of an adoption.

3.25%

buyer security fee

$5 minimum, shown as its own line at checkout, never hidden in the price.

In return, we

Hold up our end

  • Keep buyer payments in a protection hold until you confirm your pet arrived
  • Show every seller's trust badges, reviews and refund policy
  • Review every report of a listing within 24 hours
Not allowed
  • False, misleading or fraudulent information in a listing or message
  • Taking payment for an animal off the platform to avoid fees
  • Harassing, threatening or discriminating against another member
  • Selling an animal in violation of the law

Accounts that break these rules can be suspended. Read the full Terms of Service.

Something not right?

Tell us. A questionable listing pulled quickly can prevent real harm to a real animal.