Did you know that felines can reproduce at just four months of age and that cats can have two litters of kittens per year?
Every year we see kittens having kittens. This cycle has the potential to increase exponentially, so it is so important that our community desex their pets. We see the number of homeless cats and kittens increase year on year, this takes a huge toll on our community, impacting Animal Aid’s resources, our local wildlife and the welfare of unowned and unwanted cats.
Animal Aid is proud to be delivering free desexing, microchips and health checks to 100 female and 50 male cats at our Veterinary Clinic in Coldstream, the program has been hugely successful thus far!
We know that cost can be a huge barrier for our community when making the decision to desex their pets – this program will allow our community to access desexing and health services without the financial implications. This program has the potential to prevent 316,000 unwanted cats and kittens in our community over four years.
Our mission is to address animal homelessness and the number of unwanted pets in our community, this program is an exciting step in the right direction. Every year we see more and more litters of unwanted animals – we know too well the importance of desexing to stop the reproduction cycle.
To be eligible for our Free Desexing Program, owners must hold a current health care or pension card and reside in Knox, Maroondah, Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse or Murrindindi local government areas.
Places will be filled on a first come first served basis, and all appointments must be booked via our vet reception on (03) 9739 0500.
For more information visit: animalaid.org.au/desexing-grant/
