PLEASE READ: Thank you WA pet owners for being so responsible. We've been overwhelmed with applications to the point where the Pet Sterilisation Program is unable to issue any more vouchers at this time. If you would still like to register, you will be placed on a waitlist and you will be contacted if more vouchers become available.
Sterilising your cat or dog can be expensive, but it's still important. RSPCA is working with the WA State Government and local vets to offer discounted pet sterilisation for concession card holders and people on low incomes, who cannot afford to de-sex their pets. The grant is available for cat and dog sterilisation only.
If your pet needs to be sterilised, you can access these discounts in four easy steps:
(Please note: the application process can take up to five business days. You should only make an appointment with the vet once your eligibility has been confirmed and you have received your discount voucher).
There are many health, financial and social benefits to having your pet de-sexed or sterilised. RSPCA WA Inspectors are on the front line, working with pet owners facing challenges of caring for their pets. Shelters and pet rescue organisations all over the state take in animals who have either been abandoned, or whose owners can no longer afford to care for them.
Sterilised pets are happier, calmer, healthier, less likely to roam, and may save you money in the long run!
Many issues that Inspectors deal with could be prevented if more people sterilised their pets. These range from dealing with stray cats and dogs who escape their yards and are found roaming streets, to pets suffering from serious medical conditions that are left untreated due to lack of finances.
The benefits of pet sterilisation include:
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Section 18 of the Cat Act 2011 mandates that all cats over six months of age must be sterilised. By law, they must be microchipped and registered with your local government.
With the passing of the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2021, unless exempt, all dog owners will be required to sterilise their dog by the time they reach two years of age.
Sterilising (also referred to as spaying, neutering or de-sexing) is the process of a qualified veterinarian removing an animal's reproductive organs to prevent breeding.
For male cats and dogs, vets make a small incision on or near the scrotum, gently squeeze the testicles, and remove them. This process is commonly called castration or neutering.
For female cats and dogs, vets make a fine incision along the animal's abdomen and remove their uterus and ovaries. This process is commonly referred to as spaying.
The above processes require a general anaesthetic and surgery. However, pet sterilisation is a common procedure, is relatively quick and minimally invasive. Your pet should make a full recovery in a matter of days.
RSPCA Pet Sterilisation Program terms and conditions
Information for Vets
RSPCA's pilot Pet Sterilisation Program is supported by grant funding through the Western Australian government.
PLEASE READ: Thank you WA pet owners for being so responsible. We’ve been overwhelmed with applications to the point where the Pet Sterilisation Program is unable to issue any more vouchers at this time. If you would still like to register, you will be placed on a waitlist and you will be contacted if more vouchers become available. RSPCA WA, in conjunction with the WA State Government, is offering subsidised veterinary services to concession card holders in Western Australia to get their cat or dog de-sexed. To qualify for assistance, you will need: - Proof of your ID; and - Proof of ownership of each animal; and - A Health Care Card, or a WA Seniors Card, or a Pensioners Card. Once you complete this form, you will be required to email copies of the above documents to RSPCA WA to verify your eligibility for the program. Verification can take up to five (5) business days. If you do not complete this process, you will not qualify for assistance. Once you submit the form, you will be taken to a page that explains how to do this. You must apply for assistance and receive your voucher BEFORE you take your pet to the vet. At each stage of the process, you will receive an email at the email address you supply below. Each application is for one pet (either a cat or dog). If you have more than one pet who needs to be sterilised, you will need to complete an application for each pet.
(If you are applying for assistance with more than one pet, you will need to complete a form for each pet. )
Please tick each box to indicate your acceptance and understanding of the following statements related to the RSPCA WA Pet Sterilisation Program:
When you hit "send" below, you will be taken to a page that explains how to send in your ID document, your concession card and proof of pet ownership. Once your ID documents are verified, which can take up to five (5) working days, you will receive a confirmation email, with a unique voucher code. You will need to give the vet this code when you book, and when you attend your appointment. The code can only be used with a vet participating in the Pet Sterilisation Program, listed on the Find a Vet page. You are responsible for contacting the vet you choose from this list, and making arrangements for your pet. You will need to pay the vet directly and give them the unique voucher code. Your privacy is important to us. By providing your details to RSPCA WA, you are agreeing to receive related communications from us. All personal information which you provide to us will be subject to our Privacy Policy, which is available at the link in the footer of this page. You can opt out of receiving communications from RSPCA WA at any time by calling (08) 9209 9300 or emailing [email protected] .