The Ruling on Selling Cats and Dogs

Question:
Is it permissible to sell cats?

Answer:
No, it is not permissible to sell cats, nor is it permissible to sell dogs, no. These are forbidden things that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited. It is not permissible to do this. However, there is nothing wrong with benefiting from them; one may benefit from a cat, or benefit from a hunting dog or a guard dog, there is nothing wrong with that. Benefiting from them is permissible, but selling them, no. Yes. A hunting dog is not sold, my brother. The prohibition regarding the price of a dog is general. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh