RSPCA Queensland offering discounted desexing for Operation Wanted this month

Now in its seventh year, RSPCA Qld’s desexing campaign runs with vets and councils throughout Queensland until August 31.

OPERATION WANTED: Desex your pets this month and receive a 20 per cent discount.

If you’ve been putting off desexing your pet then this month is the time to do it with RSPCA Queensland offering a discount until August 31 as part of Operation Wanted.

Now in its seventh year, RSPCA Queensland spokesman Michael Beatty said 144 veterinary clinics across Queensland are already on board in 2021, with Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and South Burnett regional councils all signed up.

Although fewer veterinary surgeries signed up to the campaign last year due to the pandemic, the number of animals desexed actually grew, proving that the 20 per cent discount was a real incentive.

“Once again we realise that the world is changing, but it’s still vitally important to ensure your pets are desexed,” Mr Beatty said.

“Having an unexpected litter can be time consuming and costly, something families that are already under strain will not be able to deal with. Prevention is always better than bringing unwanted pets into the world.

“Obviously we’d like to thank participating vets and councils that have already joined Operation Wanted again in 2021 to offer 20 per cent off desexing. It’s the vets and the councils who help drive the campaign in their communities and make it a success.”

There are many benefits associated with pet desexing which pet owners may not be aware of, including:

• No risk of unwanted litters

• Reduces their desire to roam

• Reduces the risk of some cancers

• Reduces other unwanted behaviours such as urine spraying (cats)

• Cheaper Council registration fees

• Allows pets to be happier and more relaxed