We’ve joined forces with the National Desexing Network and participating vet clinics to offer residents in need a subsidised desexing program to help prevent unwanted cats.
Eligible residents who are on pensions, low income or with too many cats to afford to desex will pay just $50 to desex their cat.
In addition, if cats are not already microchipped at the time of desexing, residents will pay just $5 to have their cat microchipped.
Residents who need support are encouraged to phone the National Desexing Network on 1300 368 992 to find out if they are eligible. If eligible, they will be issued a desexing voucher and can then contact the vet to make an appointment.
Subsidies are available while Council funds last.
Mayor Angela Evans encouraged eligible residents to take advantage of the program.
“This initiative helps the whole community as it reduces costs associated to residents to desex and microchip their cats, whilst improving responsible pet ownership and helping to reduce cat nuisance issues and predation on native wildlife,” she said.
“Desexing not only helps to ensure fewer unwanted animals, but research shows that desexed animals can live longer and healthier lives.”