Desexing your pet

Getting your pet microchipped and desexed is part of being a responsible pet owner.

We recommend that cats and dogs be desexed if you are not keeping them for breeding. Desexing can help with an animal's temperament and help make them easier to control.

Desexing your cat or dog makes you eligible for reduced registration fees making it much cheaper. There is compulsory desexing of cats in Yarra.

We are a participating Council for the Desexing Voucher Scheme which provides discounted desexing, find out if you are eligible below.

Getting your pet microchipped and desexed is part of being a responsible pet owner.

We recommend that cats and dogs be desexed if you are not keeping them for breeding. Desexing can help with an animal's temperament and help make them easier to control.

Desexing your cat or dog makes you eligible for reduced registration fees making it much cheaper. There is compulsory desexing of cats in Yarra.

We are a participating Council for the Desexing Voucher Scheme which provides discounted desexing, find out if you are eligible below.

Compulsory desexing for cats

From the 1st of March 2010 it was made mandatory that all cats be desexed and we will not register or renew registration of a cat that is not desexed.

Exemptions will only be made for cats that are kept for for breeding purposes or due to veterinary advice.

To apply for an exemption when registering your cat, you will need to supply proof that you are a registered breeder or a letter from your vet noting the reasons your pet cannot be desexed.

Please call on 9205 5555 to discuss this further.

From the 1st of March 2010 it was made mandatory that all cats be desexed and we will not register or renew registration of a cat that is not desexed.

Exemptions will only be made for cats that are kept for for breeding purposes or due to veterinary advice.

To apply for an exemption when registering your cat, you will need to supply proof that you are a registered breeder or a letter from your vet noting the reasons your pet cannot be desexed.

Please call on 9205 5555 to discuss this further.

Benefits of desexing your pet
There are many reasons why pet owners should desex their pets. As well as helping to stop pet overpopulation, the following are some of the other benefits associated with desexing cats and dogs.
- Reduced risk of getting cancer, tumours, hernias or other diseases of the reproductive organs
- Pets generally live longer and healthier lives
- Pets are less prone to wander, fight, and are less likely to get lost or injured
- Reduces territorial behaviour such as spraying indoors
- Less likely to suffer from anti-social behaviours
- They become more affectionate and become better companions
- Reduces the cost to the community of having to care or find homes for unwanted puppies and kittens
- Reduces healthy puppies and kittens being euthanised due to over-population
- Reduces the cost of your registration fees by almost two thirds.
For more information about desexing cats and dogs visit Agriculture Victoria's animal welfare page.
There are many reasons why pet owners should desex their pets. As well as helping to stop pet overpopulation, the following are some of the other benefits associated with desexing cats and dogs.
- Reduced risk of getting cancer, tumours, hernias or other diseases of the reproductive organs
- Pets generally live longer and healthier lives
- Pets are less prone to wander, fight, and are less likely to get lost or injured
- Reduces territorial behaviour such as spraying indoors
- Less likely to suffer from anti-social behaviours
- They become more affectionate and become better companions
- Reduces the cost to the community of having to care or find homes for unwanted puppies and kittens
- Reduces healthy puppies and kittens being euthanised due to over-population
- Reduces the cost of your registration fees by almost two thirds.
For more information about desexing cats and dogs visit Agriculture Victoria's animal welfare page.

Discounted desexing (Desexing Voucher Scheme)
The Australian Veterinary Association together with Local Council have developed a scheme in providing low income pet owners with a reduction in the cost of desexing their dogs and cats. The scheme aims to ensure everyone has access to the desexing procedure for their pet.

The discount voucher will provide up to 25% off the procedure at participating local Vets.

To be eligible for a desexing voucher, you will need to hold one of the following concession cards:
- Pension Concession Card or Veterans Gold Card (War Widow or TPI)
- Health Care Card
- Low Income Health Care Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Card
To apply for a voucher, please submit an online enquiry below and provide a copy of your eligible concession card.

ReQUEST A DESEXING VOUCHER

Desexing voucher scheme conditions
- Vouchers are only available to residents within City of Yarra. Proof of residency is required.
- Pets must be vaccinated and have a current vaccination certificate
- Maximum of two vouchers will be issued per household
- Vouchers are only valid for one month from the date of issue
How the voucher works

As veterinary practices differ in techniques the cost of desexing will vary from vet to vet.

This scheme allows the pet owner to pay the difference in cost after a discount of 25% of the advertised desexing price at the veterinary practice and the council contribution have both been subtracted. Vets will then invoice Yarra for the Council contribution.

Current Rates:

More Information:
The Australian Veterinary Association together with Local Council have developed a scheme in providing low income pet owners with a reduction in the cost of desexing their dogs and cats. The scheme aims to ensure everyone has access to the desexing procedure for their pet.

The discount voucher will provide up to 25% off the procedure at participating local Vets.

To be eligible for a desexing voucher, you will need to hold one of the following concession cards:
- Pension Concession Card or Veterans Gold Card (War Widow or TPI)
- Health Care Card
- Low Income Health Care Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Card
To apply for a voucher, please submit an online enquiry below and provide a copy of your eligible concession card.

ReQUEST A DESEXING VOUCHER

Desexing voucher scheme conditions
- Vouchers are only available to residents within City of Yarra. Proof of residency is required.
- Pets must be vaccinated and have a current vaccination certificate
- Maximum of two vouchers will be issued per household
- Vouchers are only valid for one month from the date of issue
How the voucher works

As veterinary practices differ in techniques the cost of desexing will vary from vet to vet.

This scheme allows the pet owner to pay the difference in cost after a discount of 25% of the advertised desexing price at the veterinary practice and the council contribution have both been subtracted. Vets will then invoice Yarra for the Council contribution.

Current Rates:

More Information:

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