Most councils have different rates and criteria that may attract reduced fees, including for pets that are already desexed, animals under six months or more than 10 years old, animals being kept for breeding purposes, working dogs and more.
Contact your local council for more information.
Desexing grants available
The latest round of Pet Desexing Grants will improve animal welfare outcomes and reduce the number of unwanted pets, according to the Victorian Government.
The new grant round includes $500,000 to support local councils and not-for-profit organisations to improve the quality of domestic dog and cat welfare across Victoria by purchasing equipment and expanding free or low-cost pet desexing services.
There has been a significant increase in demand for new pets and adoptions across Victoria. The proportion of pet-owning households in Australia has increased significantly from 61 per cent to 69 per cent in just over two years.
On average, cats start breeding at four months and can have up to three litters a year. If left un-desexed, one female and her offspring could produce thousands of kittens in just a few years.
Applications have also opened for $471,500 in Equine Rehabilitation Grants to support organisations that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses to purchase equipment or services and upgrade their facilities.
For more information, visit: animalwelfare.vic.gov.au
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