Below are the minimum age requirements for pets as stipulated by PAAG, adopted by Pets4Homes. This applies to pets being sold and adopted.
Small Animals:
| Animal | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Dog | 8 weeks |
| Cat | 8 weeks |
| Rabbit | 8 weeks |
| Guinea Pig | 8 weeks |
| Chinchilla | 12 weeks |
| Degus | 6 weeks |
| Pygmy Hedgehog | 8 weeks |
| Sugar Glider | 17 weeks |
| Hamster | 6 weeks |
| Gerbil | 5 weeks |
| Ferret | 8 weeks |
| Mouse | 6 weeks |
| Rat | 6 weeks |
Birds:
| Animal | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Budgie | 11 weeks |
| Cockatiels | 11 weeks |
| Finch (including the canary) | 8 weeks |
| Medium sized parrot (parakeet, amazon parrot, grey parrot) | 16 weeks |
| Large sized parrot (macaws) | 20 weeks |
| Domestic pigeon | 6 weeks |
Weaning does not apply to birds such as poultry, ducks, geese, quail and pheasants which all have young that feed independently from hatching.
Large Pets:
| Animal | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Horse | 8 months |
| Donkey | 8 months |