Pet Desexing

Edward River Council recommends the desexing of all companion pets. Desexing lowers the risk of animal health problems and helps reduce the number of animals who end up in pounds and shelters. Desexing also reduces aggression and roaming in male dogs.

Subsidised Desexing Program

A subsidised desexing program is run by Edward River Council in partnership with the Local Veterinary Clinic. The program aims to make it affordable for eligible residents to desex their cats and dogs.

The Annual Pet Desexing Program has a limited number of places. To qualify for the program, pet owners need to be a resident of the Edward River Council local government area, be a pensioner concession card holder and the companion animal must be a minimum of six months in age.

The desexing program covers costs associated with the assessment of the animal for suitability for desexing, anaesthesia, monitoring of the animal and pre and post-surgical pain relief.

Refer to the current financial year's fees and charges for the subsidised Fees for the desexing program.

To enquire or register for the program please phone 03 5898 3000 or visit the Edward River Council Customer Service Centre.