Legal Weaning Age of Cats, California and Washington State?

[pink81483]

Hi. I just recently posted an add on craigslist for 7 kittens that I will be giving away in 4 weeks. They are currently 2 1/2 weeks old. My add was flagged and removed. In my add I did not specify the age of the kittens though. I reside in Washington state, however when I asked why my add was flagged and removed they said that it is against California law to give away kittens under 8 weeks. I was wondering if maybe some one could point me to were it is in the law that it speaks of specific weaning age.

Thanks for your efforts!

[halfwaynowhere]

I don't know where it is in the legislature (although if I have time tomorrow, I may search for it. I often read the legislature regarding animals just for fun), but I do know that it is illegal to take kittens away from mom until 8 weeks. I don't know if its just a California thing, and why California law should apply to you in Washington.
Anyways, please consider a rehoming fee for your little ones. You can take them to the vet to get their first shots, and then charge a fee to have your expenses reimbursed. Thats the least you should do as a responsible pet owner. Or you could charge a small adoption fee that will go towards paying for your kitty to be spayed. Either way, its risky business giving away free animals.

[LuvMeTrue]

the California law may apply to the ad if the site owner or the server is located in California that would be my guess but i am not sure. as to how old a kitten needs to b call a vet and ask them they would know and wouldn't have a problem disclosing that to you over the telephone.