Cat owners across New South Wales are asked to desex their pets once they are four months old or risk paying the $80 fine amidst new and tougher government guidelines.
The new guidelines were in effect since 1 July 2020. Desexing cats will help “address concerns about feral, stray and roaming cats.” Studies show that desexing also improves the feline’s health and wellbeing.
Local vets, the Cat Protection Society or the RSPCA conducts desexing regularly. Cat owners will receive a certificate after the procedure, which will entitle them to a pet registration discount.
