Free desexing for cats in the Byron Shire
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Published on 19 October 2023
Byron Shire Council together with Pets for Life, RSPCA NSW, and NSW Government are happy to offer free desexing for cats in the Byron Shire.
“As the weather warms up, cats start breeding, so now is a great time to desex your cat to avoid unwanted kittens. To encourage cat owners in the Shire to do this, we are happy to offer free desexing,” said Sarah Nagel, Byron Shire Council Manager of Public and Environmental Services.
“We know that this has been beneficial in reducing unwanted kittens in the past.
“While there is a high rate of desexing in the Byron Shire, according to a recent consultation, RSPCA NSW are still having to take in approximately 13,000 cats, of which around 70 per cent are kittens, a year. This means there is still work to be done with getting cats desexed as soon as possible,” she said.
Free desexing is being offered as part of the Keeping Cats Safe at Home Project, which encourages responsible pet ownership by desexing, microchipping and keeping your cat safe at home.
If you are a cat owner that is interested in free desexing please visit Council’s website for more information. The program is especially recommended for anyone who has found a stray cat or kitten they would like to adopt. This offer is limited, so get in quick.
This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.