Subsidised Cat & Dog Desexing Program
Subsidised Cat & Dog Desexing Program
Need Help with the Cost of Desexing Your Pet?
Port Pirie Regional Council's Cat & Dog Desexing Contribution Program is available to help eligible residents access affordable desexing for their pets while promoting responsible pet ownership, improving animal welfare and reducing unwanted litters across our community.
This program replaces the previous NDN desexing program, providing a clear and accessible way for eligible residents to receive financial assistance towards the cost of desexing their cats and dogs.
Council Contributions
Through the program, Council contributes:
Cats
- $150 towards cat desexing
- Cat Castrate: Owner contribution from $30
- Cat Spey: Owner contribution from $130
Dogs
- $250 towards dog desexing
- Contributions available for both male and female dogs
- Additional costs may apply depending on the animal's age, size and treatment requirements
Please refer to the information sheets below for full details, including owner contributions, eligibility requirements and program conditions.
Eligibility
Residents may be eligible if they:
- Reside within the Port Pirie Regional Council area;
- Meet the program eligibility criteria; and
- Can provide evidence of residency and eligibility.
To be eligible, dogs and cats:
- Must be registered through Dogs and Cats Online (register online or contact Port Pirie Regional Council on 8633 9777 for assistance).
- Must be microchipped either prior or during voucher redemption at owner's expense.
Limited Voucher Availability
A limited number of vouchers are available each financial year and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants.
Where all available vouchers have been allocated, eligible applicants may be placed on a waitlist. If a voucher is not redeemed within the required timeframe, expires, or is otherwise cancelled, the voucher may be reallocated to the next eligible applicant on the waitlist.
Please note:
- Vouchers must be redeemed within 30 days of issue.
- Expired vouchers are invalid unless otherwise approved by Council.
- Vouchers are not transferable.
For full details on eligibility, contribution amounts and program conditions, please refer to the information sheets above or contact Council.
How to Apply
Requesting a voucher is easy.
Simply complete the online application form below.
Alternatively, visit Council's offices in Port Pirie or Crystal Brook, or phone our friendly Customer Service Team on (08) 8633 9777.
Applicants will be required to provide proof of residency and evidence that they meet the eligibility criteria.
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