Frisky is risky - claim a $100 desexing voucher

To coincide with National Desexing Month, Council is offering cat and dog owners $100 desexing vouchers for registered and microchipped animals in an effort to encourage responsible animal ownership.

To coincide with National Desexing Month, Council is offering cat and dog owners $100 desexing vouchers for registered and microchipped animals in an effort to encourage responsible animal ownership and prevent unwanted litters in the Maranoa.​

The National Desexing Network's 2021 theme is what would you do if you could have 10 children a year? On average, dogs and cats can have a litter of 10 puppies or kittens per year, cats can be pregnant from 4 months of age while still weaning their kittens. Once the cat breeding cycle starts, it is difficult to stop.

Mayor Tyson Golder is urging pet owners to do their part in reducing the amount of stray animals and unwanted litters in the Maranoa by having their pets desexed. 

"This is a fantastic initiative assisting eligible animal owners with the cost of the desexing procedure," Cr Golder said.

Animal owners can contact Council from 1 July 2021 to receive their $100 desexing voucher.

Vouchers are limited to one per household and are only redeemable for registered and microchipped cats and dogs. Proof of both registration and microchipping is required.

The vouchers will be honoured at Maranoa Veterinary Surgery and Roma Vet Clinic and must be redeemed before Friday, 31 December 2021.

Council advises residents to act quickly to avoid missing out. ​

For more information or to receive a voucher, please contact Council's Community Safety Team on 1300 007 662.