Desexing your pet

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Find out about the benefits of desexing your pet.

Desexing your pet can be a great choice if you are unlikely to want to breed from your pet. Dogs and cats can be safely desexed from three months of age.

Why should I desex my pet?

  • Desexed dogs and cats can be better behaved and are less likely to roam.
  • Desexed cats are less likely to yowl at night or spray strong smelling urine.
  • Desexing your pets can also be a health benefit, as it can prevent them from getting certain types of cancer.
  • You'll also be helping to avoid contributing to the problem of pet overpopulation in Victoria.
  • We give discount registration and permit rates for pets that are desexed. The savings keep be substantial, as registration is required annually.
  • Dogs and cats can be safely desexed from three months of age.

Desexing programs

In partnership with Animal Welfare Victoria, Darebin Council is offering free desexing for cats within the community that may not be traditionally owned, but are being cared for by a household or several households by way of receiving shelter, food and water.

The program aims to promote and encourage responsible cat ownership whilst also reducing the population of stray cats within the City of Darebin.

Whilst each cat is desexed for free, they will also receive a free:
  • Vaccination
  • Microchip
  • Parasite treatment
  • Council registration
To register your interest for this limited program, fill out our form and a member of our Animal Management Team will be in contact.

 

Apply for free cat desexing

Questions?

Do I need to pay anything?

The program is completely free, there is no cost to you.

Who can participate in this program?

To be eligible, you must be a Darebin resident and have been taking care of a stray/semi-owned cat by way of providing shelter or food.

I have been caring for some stray cats but I don't want to take ownership of them. Can Council help?

Yes! If suitable, Council can assist by housing the cats at the wat djerring Animal Facility and prepare them for rehoming (including being desexed under this program).

I want to participate in the program, but I don't drive. How do I get the cats to their appointment?

Thats ok, we've got you covered. We can provide cat carriers and can even collect and return your cat/s to you after their procedure.

 

 

 

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