Parra-Pets-Matta Desexing Program

A veterinarian in scrubs holds a black German Shepherd puppy in their arms

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Parra-Pets-Matta Desexing Program!

We have concluded the application process for 2025 and are no longer accepting applications.

If you require assistance with desexing, please contact the National Desexing Network (www.ndn.org.au)

If you have applied for our program, Council is currently processing the applications and those who have been successful will be contacted with further information regarding the status of your application by July 31st 2025.

Thank you again and see you next year!

Why desex pets?

  • Desexed pets live longer healthier lives, and are less prone to wander, fight, be anti-social and it reduces the risk of certain cancers. 
  • Desexing your pet helps to reduce pet overpopulation and reduces the amount of pets that are euthanised due to lack of suitable homes.
  • Undesexed domestic cats who are allowed to roam, add to stray cat population which can have a negative impact on wildlife.
  • Cats can become pregnant at just 4 months old, and dogs can become pregnant at 5 months so early desexing is important.
  • One undesexed female cat can produce 420,000 kittens over 7 years!**
  • Life-time registration fees are heavily subsidized for desexed animals.
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