Free desexing services
The state government is providing free or low-cost pet desexing services.
The state government is providing free or low-cost pet desexing services to Victorians in need through a new round of animal welfare grants.
The third round of the Pet Desexing Grants, funded through the Animal Welfare Fund (AWF), will deliver $500,000 across eligible councils and not-for-profit organisations to deliver free or low-cost desexing programs for cats and dogs.
The latest round of funding will also provide support to organisations that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses, with $330,000 allocated to Equine Rehabilitation Grants.
The government’s work to modernise the state’s animal care and protection laws to replace the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is progressing. Draft legislation will be released later in 2023, for further industry and community consultation.
In addition, the Government is working on reforms to improve pet rehoming outcomes, in response to recommendations from the Taskforce on Rehoming Pets.
Applications for Pet Desexing Grants and Equine Rehabilitation Grants are open until June 7.
To find out more and to apply visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au.
