Pet desexing boost for Victorians

The Victorian Government is supporting councils and not-for-profit organisations to desex thousands of dogs and cats to improve animal welfare outcomes and reduce the number of unwanted pets.
Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas announced that applications are open for a new round of Pet Desexing Grants, funded through the government’s Animal Welfare Fund (AWF).
The new grant round includes $500,000 to support local councils and not-for-profit organisations to improve the quality of domestic dog and cat welfare across Victoria by purchasing equipment and expanding free or low-cost pet desexing services.
There has been a significant increase in demand for new pets and adoptions across Victoria. The proportion of pet-owning households in Australia has increased significantly from 61 per cent to 69 per cent in just over two years.
On average, cats start breeding at four months and can have up to three litters a year. If left un-desexed, one female and her offspring could produce thousands of kittens in just a few years.
Applications have also opened for $471,500 in Equine Rehabilitation Grants to support organisations that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses to purchase equipment or services and upgrade their facilities.
In total, almost $1 million is available in Round Two of the Pet Desexing and Equine Rehabilitation and Rehoming Grants. Applications are open until Sunday 1 May.
For more information visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au

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