Pets for sale in South Africa
Browse puppies, kittens, birds, and small pets from South African sellers and breeders. Check each listing’s seller verification badge and review its health and welfare information before proceeding.
Browse pets →South Africa's Trusted Animal Marketplace
Limited time: list your animals free — no listing fees
Buy, Sell & Adopt Animals — Safely.
ANIMEX connects breeders, farmers, shelters, and buyers across South Africa. Check seller verification badges, follow our welfare-aligned policies, and use ANIMEX messaging and the evidence-backed handover workflow.
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Verified breeders. Welfare-checked.
A safer way to discover South Africa's animals.
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Identity-checked seller
Welfare
Aligned to ANIMEX policy
Coverage
All 9 provinces
- Verified Sellers
- Secure iKhokha Payments
- Fraud Prevention
- Welfare Rules
- POPIA-Aligned Privacy
- Support During Business Hours
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Available for adoption
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Verified active sellers
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Provinces covered
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The newest listings across South Africa. Check each seller’s verification badge.
Pet
Beautiful brown and black ferret
Exotic • Other
I have a beautiful ferret. He is black and brown with a very loving and friendly personality. He is…
Boksburg
Contact for price
Unverified seller — trade with caution
Pet
sulcata tortoise
Reptiles • Tortoise
collect in bluff jacobs --- Details: Gender: Unknown Age: 7 months Color/Pattern: Golden black and…
Durban
R 2 000
Unverified seller — trade with caution
Pet
Beautiful black healthy rabbit
Small Pets • Rabbit
Contact num:[contact details removed] Location:18 jopie Fourie straat --- Details: Vaccinated:…
Other
R 150
Unverified seller — trade with caution
Pet
Verified
KUSA Registered Rottweiler puppies
Dogs • Rottweiler
3 Beautiful KUSA registered males available. --- Details: Health Notes: Deworming & vaccinations…
Cape Town
R 8 000
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Every category is moderated and aligned to our welfare and listing rules.
Pets
Dogs, cats, birds, fish & small companions. Check seller verification on each listing.
Horses
Equestrian, riding, and working horses from registered owners.
Livestock
Cattle, sheep, goats, poultry — for farms and traders nationwide.
Hunting & Game
Hunting dogs, falconry birds, game species, and working livestock.
Adoptions
Welfare-verified shelters and rescues placing animals in homes.
How ANIMEX works
A safer way to buy, sell, and adopt animals
Four simple steps designed to protect both buyer and seller from start to finish.
- Step 01
Browse listings
Search pets, livestock, game, and adoption listings from across South Africa. Check the seller verification badge on each listing.
- Step 02
Connect with sellers
Contact sellers through ANIMEX messaging and keep your conversation on the platform.
- Step 03
Pay securely
Use ANIMEX-facilitated payments backed by an evidence-based handover workflow that protects buyer and seller.
- Step 04
Arrange handover
Confirm the animal in person or through approved transport. Payout is released once the handover is verified.
Trust & safety
Built to protect buyers, sellers, and animals
We're not a classifieds board. ANIMEX is a modern, moderated marketplace with verified sellers, welfare oversight, and a safer transaction flow.
Seller verification
Identity, address, and registration checks for sellers and organisations.
Listing moderation
Every new listing is reviewed against welfare and category rules before going live.
Fraud prevention
Rate limits, abuse controls, and audit logs across messaging and transactions.
Welfare standards
POPIA-aligned, welfare-first policies. Prohibited listings actively removed.
Easy reporting
Report any listing, seller, or message — our team reviews reports as soon as reasonably possible.
Evidence-backed handovers
Payments are released only after the animal handover is verified.
For sellers, breeders & organisations
List your animals on South Africa's most trusted marketplace
Start selling in minutes. Verified-seller badge. Welfare-aligned policies. Built for breeders, farmers, shelters, and vets who want a serious platform.
- Reach a national audience
- Verified-seller trust badge
- Direct buyer messaging
Verified sellers
Growing
Identity-checked
Provinces covered
All 9
Nationwide reach
Animal categories
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Pets · Livestock · Horses · Game · Adoptions
Trust signals
100%
Welfare-aligned
Adopt, don't shop
Give an animal a second chance
Thousands of animals across South Africa are waiting for a loving home. Browse adoption listings from shelters, SPCAs, and rescues. Check the organisation’s verification status and adoption requirements before applying.
- Welfare-verified shelters and rescues only
- Adoption fees processed through ANIMEX
- Review each organisation’s adoption and follow-up requirements
- Public adoption profiles with full transparency
Explore the marketplace
South Africa's animal marketplace — built for trust
From companion pets to commercial livestock and game animals, ANIMEX is the modern way to discover, list, and transact animals safely in South Africa.
Livestock marketplace — cattle, goats, sheep & poultry
ANIMEX connects South African farmers and livestock traders nationwide. Find cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry with pricing, breed details, and seller verification badges.
Browse livestock →Game animals & hunting livestock
Specialised listings for game breeders, hunting outfits, and farm owners. Find game species, hunting dogs, falconry birds, and working livestock from registered sellers across South Africa.
Browse game & hunting →Adopt a pet in South Africa
Give an animal a second chance. Browse adoption listings from welfare-verified shelters, SPCAs, and rescue organisations. Every adoption supports ethical placement and post-adoption welfare checks.
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