When can a kitten leave its mother?
Never before eight weeks, and most reputable breeders keep kittens until 12–13 weeks so they are fully weaned, litter trained, vaccinated and socialised. A seller pushing an early collection is a warning sign.
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How much do kittens cost in the UK?
Kittens in the UK typically cost £200–£1,500. PetTrader lists them from licensed breeders, private sellers and rescues, with 20 breeds guides, prices, locations and health details on every advert.
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Indoor or outdoor?
Pedigree breeds are often sold on the condition that they stay indoors or use a secure catio. Indoor cats need vertical space, scratching posts, window perches and daily play to stay healthy and happy.
Vaccinations and neutering
Kittens need a primary vaccination course from around nine weeks and a booster at twelve. Neutering is normally done around four months. Ask what has already been done and get the paperwork before you pay.
How much do kittens cost in the UK?
Kittens typically sell for £200–£1,500 in the UK. Price depends on the breed or variety, health testing and registration paperwork, the seller's location and the time of year. An advert priced well below the band for its breed is one of the most common signs of an unlicensed seller or a scam.
| Breed | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Maine Coon kittens | £600–£1,800 |
| Bengal kittens | £700–£2,000 |
| British Shorthair kittens | £500–£1,500 |
| Ragdoll kittens | £600–£1,600 |
| Sphynx kittens | £900–£2,500 |
| Siamese kittens | £500–£1,200 |
| Persian kittens | £500–£1,500 |
| Norwegian Forest Cat kittens | £500–£1,200 |
| Siberian Cat kittens | £600–£1,500 |
| Scottish Fold kittens | £700–£2,000 |
| Russian Blue kittens | £500–£1,200 |
| Burmese kittens | £500–£1,200 |
Cats for sale: common questions
How much do kittens cost in the UK?+
UK kittens typically sell for £200–£1,500. Domestic shorthair and moggy kittens sit at the lower end, while pedigree breeds such as Bengal, British Shorthair, Ragdoll, Maine Coon and Sphynx usually run £700–£1,500 or more when registered and vaccinated.
Where can I buy a kitten near me?+
Filter the kitten adverts on this page by breed, price and distance from your postcode. Listings come from registered breeders, private sellers and rescue centres across the UK, and each advert shows the kitten's age, sex, vaccination status and location.
What age can a kitten leave its mother?+
Never before eight weeks, which is the legal minimum. Most reputable breeders keep kittens until 12–13 weeks so they are fully weaned, litter trained, wormed, vaccinated and properly socialised. A seller pushing early collection is a red flag.
Do kittens have to be microchipped?+
In England all cats must be microchipped and registered by 20 weeks of age, and the keeper's details must be kept up to date. Ask the breeder whether the kitten is already chipped, and update the registration to your name as soon as you take it home.
Does Lucy's Law cover kittens too?+
Yes. Kittens under six months must be sold by the breeder who bred them or by a rescue organisation, and you should always see the kitten in the home where it was born, with its mother. Third-party sales of young kittens are not allowed.
What vaccinations should a kitten have before I collect it?+
The primary course covers cat flu, feline infectious enteritis and, for cats going outdoors, feline leukaemia. Most kittens have their first injection at around nine weeks and the second three to four weeks later. Ask for the vaccination card, and confirm worming and flea treatment dates.
Should I get one kitten or two?+
Two kittens from the same litter usually settle better, entertain each other and are less likely to develop behaviour problems if you are out during the day. Some pedigree breeders will only sell in pairs for that reason.
What does a cat cost to keep each year?+
Budget roughly £600–£1,000 a year for food, litter, insurance, annual boosters, flea and worm treatment. Neutering, microchipping and the initial vaccination course are one-off costs in the first year.
Can I adopt a cat instead of buying one?+
Yes — use the Adoption and Rehoming filters to see cats and kittens needing homes, listed by rescues and by owners rehoming directly. Adopted cats are usually already neutered, chipped and vaccinated, and their temperament is known.
How do I avoid scams when buying a kitten online?+
View the animal in person at the seller's own home before any money changes hands, keep all messages inside PetTrader so there is a record, and never pay by bank transfer, gift card or crypto to someone you have not met. Every PetTrader seller completes a photo-ID and live selfie check, and verified accounts carry a badge, and you can report an advert from the listing page.
Where to advertise kittens for sale
Selling rather than buying? Identity-verified private sellers get their first advert free, and the first 200 businesses and breeders get 12 months free. See all kittens for sale, read where to advertise kittens in the UK for the costs and legal rules, or rehome a pet you already own.