Safety & Compliance Center
Practical information for buying and selling animals responsibly, and a clear explanation of what Stock and Post does and does not do.
Not professional advice
Stock and Post provides information and workflow tools only. It does not provide legal, veterinary, regulatory, transportation, pedigree, title, ownership, or animal-health advice, and it does not replace a veterinarian, regulatory authority, brand inspector, attorney, or other applicable professional.
Not professional advice · v1.0.0 · effective 2026-01-01
Stock and Post's role
Stock and Post is a listing and communications platform connecting independent buyers and sellers. It is not an auction house, livestock dealer or broker, escrow company, transportation company, veterinary provider, animal-health authority, or the seller of any listed animal. Transactions are completed directly between buyer and seller.
Stock and Post's role · v1.0.0 · effective 2026-01-01
Buying Animals
Read the full listing, ask direct questions, and confirm what documentation exists before you travel. Where possible, see the animal in person or arrange an independent inspection by a professional you choose. Agree on terms in writing before money changes hands.
Selling Animals
Describe the animal honestly, including anything a buyer would want to know. Upload the documentation you have, keep it current, and be clear about what you do and do not have. Only list animals you have authority to sell.
Animal Health
Health information on a listing is supplied by the seller unless labeled otherwise. Stock and Post is not a veterinary provider and does not assess the health, soundness or condition of any animal. Work with a licensed veterinarian for anything health-related.
Interstate Movement
Moving animals between states may involve additional requirements such as veterinary inspection, entry permits, identification and testing. Requirements depend on species, age, sex, breeding status, purpose and destination, and they change over time. Confirm current requirements with the origin and destination animal-health authorities.
Documentation
Every document on a listing carries a status so buyers can see what has and has not been reviewed. A document with a recorded date automatically moves to Expired once that date has passed, and sellers are reminded before important dates arrive.
Seller Verification
Stock and Post shows a reviewed or verified label only where an approved verification workflow has actually been completed. Entering information into a form never produces a verified label.
Fraud Prevention
Keep communication and records on the platform. Be cautious with deposits, wire transfers and other irreversible payments, especially for animals you have not seen. Be skeptical of pressure, unusually low prices, and sellers who will not answer specific questions. Report anything suspicious.
Transportation
Stock and Post does not transport animals and does not arrange, endorse or supervise transportation. Buyers and sellers are responsible for arranging safe, lawful transport and for any documentation that travel requires.
Document status legend
- Not provided
The seller has not supplied this document on Stock and Post.
- Seller provided
Supplied by the seller. Stock and Post has not reviewed or verified it.
- Pending review
Submitted and queued for an approved review workflow. Not yet verified.
- Verified
An approved Stock and Post or third-party verification workflow has been completed for this document.
- Expired
The date recorded for this document has passed.
- Rejected
The document did not pass an approved review workflow.
- Not applicable
This document type is not applicable to this listing.
Verification sources
Only the workflows marked active can produce a reviewed or verified label today. Planned interfaces are listed for transparency and are not connected to any external system.
Seller identity review
ActiveStock and PostManual review of seller identity information by Stock and Post staff.
Document review
ActiveStock and PostManual review of an uploaded document by Stock and Post staff.
Veterinary records source
Not connectedThird partyInterface reserved for an approved veterinary records source. Not connected.
Breed registry source
Not connectedThird partyInterface reserved for approved breed registry lookups. Not connected.
State animal-health resource
Not connectedThird partyInterface reserved for approved state animal-health resources. Not connected.
Brand / ownership system
Not connectedThird partyInterface reserved for approved brand and ownership systems. Not connected.
Identification system
Not connectedThird partyInterface reserved for approved animal identification systems. Not connected.
Laboratory / testing records
Not connectedThird partyInterface reserved for approved laboratory record sources. Not connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Stock and Post confirm that a listing is compliant?
- No. We surface requirements that may apply based on the information available and let you review the documentation a seller has provided. We do not determine whether a specific animal, seller or movement is compliant.
- What does 'Verified' mean on a document?
- It means an approved Stock and Post or third-party verification workflow has been completed for that specific document. Nothing a seller types into a form can produce that status.
- Does Stock and Post take a commission on the sale price?
- No. Stock and Post does not calculate or collect a commission based on the final sale price, and does not hold funds. Sellers subscribe for listing capabilities.
- Are you an auction house or a livestock dealer?
- No. Stock and Post is a listing and communications platform connecting independent buyers and sellers. There is no bidding on the platform.
- Which states are supported?
- Listing service begins in Montana and expands state by state. Jurisdictions, requirements and resources are configured by administrators, so new states can be added without rebuilding the platform.