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.

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.