I was searching to adopt a rescue senior dog so I put couple wanted adverts on. Free. Although I wasn't able to rehome one off Freeads, I was very thankful for all the advice, and the deposit s... See more
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Overall a good platform to sell items. However an annoying persistent issue is with obvious scammers who target you on high value items . They’re very persistent with messages and demands for pers... See more
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First time I had used this service and found it easy to join and complete your advert. We had a good response and were notified immediately when there was any messages. Would recommend to anyone wit... See more
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This is the first time using freeads to sell pets, and i would like to say that my experience is very positive. Easy to place an add, uploading pictures/videos. And is reviewed very quickly. My li... See more
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Freeads.co.uk is one of the UK’s most trusted and beloved websites for pet parents looking to find and responsibly rehome puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, birds, horses, ponies, and other pets. Browse trusted pet and equestrian ads from genuine breeders, rescues, and responsible owners across the UK, with thousands of pets looking for loving homes every day. Our PetSafe deposit scheme helps pet parents rehome with even more confidence by adding extra protection and trust throughout the process. Whether you are searching for a new companion or responsibly rehoming a pet, Freeads helps pet parents connect safely and confidently with genuine breeders and trusted owners nationwide.
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Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Jacky, what a lovely outcome!
We're delighted to hear your kittens have gone to a wonderful new home. Helping responsible breeders and pet owners find caring families is at the heart of everything we do, so it's fantastic to know Freeads played a part in their journey.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your happy news.
My experience with them was great
7 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Caroline, it's wonderful to hear you had such a great experience with Freeads.
Positive feedback like yours means a great deal to our team. We've been helping pet owners and breeders advertise, buy and responsibly rehome pets since 2001, and it's always rewarding to know our website has made the process simple and enjoyable.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to leave your lovely review.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Katarzyna, we're so pleased to hear you had a great experience using Freeads.
Knowing that you found our website useful is wonderful feedback for the team. We work hard to make buying, selling and responsibly rehoming pets as simple and enjoyable as possible, so it's fantastic to hear Freeads helped you achieve what you were looking for.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your experience.
Loads of calls from prospective people…
Loads of calls from prospective people regarding the kittens.
5 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Stuart, that's fantastic to hear!
Receiving plenty of enquiries is exactly what every breeder hopes for, and we're delighted your kittens attracted so much interest. Freeads has been helping responsible breeders reach genuine pet lovers across the UK since 2001, and it's wonderful to know your advert delivered such a great response.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.
Very slow to receive my emails from my…
Very slow to receive my emails from my buyers , before I would receive an email in my inbox aol mail account, this time I had to keep logging on the the site.
4 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're sorry to hear your email notifications didn't arrive as quickly as expected. Message notifications are sent immediately, so you may need to make sure that you have marked us as a safe sender in your email inbox.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as feedback like yours helps us continue improving the Freeads website for all our members.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Al, we're delighted to hear our messaging system worked so well for you.
Making it quick and easy to communicate throughout the rehoming journey is an important part of the Freeads experience, so it's great to know you found messages arrived promptly and were easy to respond to.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Lee, we're delighted to hear you found Freeads to be a safe and trusted website for buying and responsibly rehoming pets.
Creating a secure environment where buyers and breeders can communicate with confidence has always been one of our priorities. We're pleased you had such a positive experience and that Freeads helped make the process straightforward.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your kind words.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Calvin, it's fantastic to hear you felt Freeads offered such great value.
We're delighted you enjoyed a brilliant experience using our website. Whether members choose our free advertising or one of our optional upgrades, we work hard to ensure everyone receives a reliable, easy-to-use service that delivers real results.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your wonderful feedback.
Made it easier to sell things no fuss…
Made it easier to sell things no fuss or messing
Easy to communicate with buyers would use it again
4 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
We're delighted to hear Freeads made selling straightforward and hassle-free for you.
Creating a simple, easy-to-use website where members can advertise with confidence and communicate smoothly throughout the process has always been one of our priorities. It's wonderful to know your experience was so positive and that you'd be happy to use Freeads again in the future.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.
It was worth while posting on freeads…
It was worth while posting on freeads it has taken very little time to sell .
And the amount of enquiries brilliant. Not many time wasters.
4 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
We're delighted to hear your advert delivered such a successful outcome.
Knowing that you received plenty of genuine enquiries and were able to sell so quickly is exactly what we strive for at Freeads. We work hard to create a trusted, easy-to-use website where pet owners and breeders can advertise with confidence and achieve great results.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to share your experience.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
It's wonderful to hear you had such a positive experience using Freeads.
We're delighted you found the website fast, easy to use and rewarding from start to finish. Making it simple for pet owners and breeders to advertise successfully has been at the heart of Freeads since 2001.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for your kind feedback.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
We're absolutely delighted to hear Freeads exceeded your expectations.
Knowing that you received more enquiries and found Freeads easier to use than other pet advertising websites is fantastic feedback for our team. We've worked hard since 2001 to create a trusted, easy-to-use website where responsible breeders and pet owners can reach one of the UK's largest communities of genuine pet lovers.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience. Reviews like yours mean a great deal to us.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Making pet advertising simple has always been one of our main goals, so it's wonderful to hear you found Freeads so easy to use.
Whether you're buying, selling or responsibly rehoming a pet, we want every step of the journey to be straightforward and stress-free. Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to leave your review.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Peter, it's fantastic to hear your advert achieved such a quick result.
We work hard to make advertising pets simple and effective, so it's wonderful to know you found Freeads easy to use and that your pet found a new home so quickly. Success stories like yours are exactly why we've been helping pet owners and breeders since 2001.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your experience.
Good number of views
Its all good apart from sometimes it was hard to connect to potential buyers after an enquiry.
3 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Pam, we're delighted to hear you had a positive experience with Freeads overall.
We're sorry that getting back to a few enquiries wasn't always as straightforward as expected, although we're pleased this only affected part of your experience. We continue to make improvements to ensure messaging remains simple and reliable for our members.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for taking the time to leave your feedback.
Easy to use and well informed on all…
Easy to use and well informed on all messages and communication
2 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Shabaz, we're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Freeads.
Keeping our members informed every step of the way is an important part of the service we provide, so it's great to know you found both the website easy to use and our message notifications clear and helpful. We work hard to make advertising pets and managing enquiries as straightforward as possible.
Thank you for choosing Freeads and for sharing your feedback.
Great company to advertise with
Was so easy to follow advert layout to submit .Had lots of views and responses .
Our puppies all went to good homes .Thanks
25 June 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Sandra, reading your review is exactly what Freeads is all about.
We're delighted you found the advert creation process simple to follow and that your puppies attracted plenty of interest from prospective new owners. Most importantly, it's wonderful to hear they all found good, loving homes.
Thank you for choosing Freeads to help with your puppies' journey, and for taking the time to share your experience.
Been using free ads for a long time
Been using free ads for a long time. It's good place to sell birds and find other birds for sale. Very secure.
25 June 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Mir, it's wonderful to hear you've been part of the Freeads community for so many years.
We're delighted that Freeads continues to be your trusted place for buying and selling birds. Providing a safe, easy-to-use platform where bird enthusiasts can advertise and find new additions has been at the heart of what we do since 2001.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and for sharing your experience with us.
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Jane, we're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Freeads.
Making pet advertising simple and straightforward has always been one of our priorities, so it's wonderful to know you found the website easy to use. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and helps more pet owners and breeders discover Freeads.
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Freeads.
Good selling site but messages are…
Good selling site but messages are delayed coming through to email even when a v.i.p member
2 July 2026
Reply from Freeads.co.uk
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Casey.
We're pleased to hear you've found Freeads to be a good place to advertise. We're sorry to hear you experienced delays with email notifications. While message notifications are normally sent straight away, delivery times can occasionally be affected by individual email providers.
Thank you for your feedback, as it helps us continue improving the Freeads experience.
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