Are cats sold for research?

Sadly, we have to part with our 3 (count them!) 3 wonderful cats - thanks to new found allergies in our baby son. We posted a notice with pictures and got back a really fast reponse from someone who wants all three of them for $150. While we would be greatful to have them all go to one good home - I find it hard to believe someone would take all three so easily.

More importantly - need we worry that someone would really sell these cats to a university or something? I figure $150 would have to be more that they could get if they were evil enough to do such a thing. We are not interested in one red cent if they can stay together in a good home, but know we should charge something to feel they would end up in some research lab.

Anyone know if I could feel safe in talking to these folks if they are willing to pay as much?

Honestly, I would be very skeptical of the offer...it seems much too easy, and that's a lot of money for what I assume are non-purebred cats? Something seems fishy here...

something is not right here too.

why dont you put them in a no kill shelter.

you could ask for references, from the vet, etc. and they should be understanding about it. also, you could insist on doing a well-visit or two, and see if they agree on that.

Let me just say that if they do not live near you, they offer their own transportation for the pet (shipping), if they mention checking account/personal check/cashiers check or they mention any sort of hardship their family came to, or a loss of a pet BE VERY CAUTIOUS. There are scammers who are trying to, well I am not sure exactly what they are trying to do, get your money? If they ask for any personal information from you, then do not reply.

If your cats aren't purebred, I would be very suspicious.