Did you know that cats can reproduce up to three times a year, beginning from four months old?
Council have two vouchers available per household, for concession card holders, to desex eligible cats.
Participating vets: Camperdown Veterinary Centre, Hampden Veterinary Clinic, Terang Veterinary Clinic and The Vet Group in Timboon.
TO BE ELIGIBLE:
- You must have a concession card
- You need to be a Corangamite resident
- The cat must be microchipped and registered - NOTE: If your cat is not currently microchipped or registered, you can still apply. You will need to get you cat microchipped and registered beforehand or at time of desexing.
How do I get a desexing voucher?
- Check that you meet the eligibility criteria (see below).
- Submit your application, you can do this two ways:
- Online: Complete omplete the application form below or;
- Phone/In person: Speak with one of our Local Laws team by calling 5593 7100 or visiting the Civic Centre at 181 Manifold St, Camperdown.
- We will be in contact to let you know if you are approved for a desexing voucher.
- Once you’ve been approved, you will need to contact the participating vet clinic that you nominated on your application form to book a desexing appointment.
- We will advise your nominated vet clinic that you have been approved for a desexing discount. This discount will be applied to your vet bill for the desexing.
- You will need to pay the vet clinic for any additional costs above the discount amount.
The desexing vouchers expire on 30 September 2024.
Who is eligible to get a desexing voucher?
To get a voucher, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be the holder of a current concession card:
- Health Care Card
- Pensioners Concession Card
- Seniors Card or Veteran Affairs Gold Card
- You must reside within Corangamite Shire.
- The cat must be microchipped and registered. Cats must be registered to a Corangamite Shire address.
NOTE:If your cat is not currently microchipped or registered, you can still apply. You will need to get you cat microchipped and registered beforehand or at time of desexing.
- No more than two cats per household can receive a desexing voucher.
How much is the desexing discount?
Council will provide the following desexing discounts to eligible cat owners:
- $200 per female cat
- $120 per male cat
Do I need to pay anything for desexing?
You will need to pay for any vet costs above the discount amount. The cost of desexing varies between different vet clinics so please contact participating vet clinics for their current prices.
Which vets are participating?
Camperdown Veterinary Centre
1 Leura St, Camperdown
5593 1077
Hampden Veterinary Clinic
22 Curdie St Cobden
5595 1100
Terang Veterinary Clinic
20 Estcourt St, Terang
5592 2111
The Vet Group
99 Bailey St, Timboon
5558 6666
Why should I get my cat desexed?
Female cats can reproduce up to three times a year, beginning from four months old. Desexing your cat will prevent multiple litters of kittens and help to reduce feral cat numbers. Roaming and feral cats can spread disease to other cats and people. Each year roaming and feral cats kill large numbers of native birds and animals.
Your male cat might not be able to have kittens but by leaving him undesexed he is able to breed female cats, producing multiple litters.
Council offers a significant discount for the registration of desexed animals.
Should I get my cat microchipped and registered?
By law, all cats must be microchipped and registered by the age of three months. Ensuring your cat is microchipped and registered allows them to be reunited quickly if they are lost. Registration must be renewed annually by 10 April.
Some vets offer a discount if you microchip your cat whilst it is getting desexed.
Should I get my cat microchipped and registered?
A vet can still desex your cat if she is pregnant or on heat but there may be additional costs.
When does the program finish?
This Cat Desexing program is supported by the Victorian Government. The program finishes on 30 September 2024 or earlier if all program funding is spent.
Further information
For further information, please contact Council’s Local Laws team on 5593 7100.