06/12/2022
FYI Desexing deals around NZ for your pets:
28 November 2022 Updated monthly round up of desexing deals around New Zealand. Let’s get those pets desexed! -Helen
NOTE: We do not provide the desexing ourselves, we just publish information about deals so please contact the specific organisation directly if you have any questions.
If you know of any deals that we haven't listed here please pm us so we can update.
If you don’t see a desexing deal advertised for your area, we advise you to:
1) check the SPCA website for details of their current Snip n Chips: https://www.spca.nz/services/is-snip-n-chip-in-my-location?centre=all&keyword=&tag%5B%5D=desexing&pageNum=1, and
2) phone all the area vets for a cost comparison, as vets do have different prices, and
3) contact your local SPCA centre to discuss desexing options in the area.
NZ WIDE
Humane Society of New Zealand will pay up to 50% of the cost of desexing a pet, one animal per household for those in genuine hardship, application must be completed at http://humanesociety.org.nz/de-sexing/. NOTE: They are currently closed to new applications until they can catch up a backlog, please keep checking their website.
NORTHLAND
North Hokianga Desexing Programme - Kerikeri Highway Vets in conjunction with SPCA New Zealand and local volunteer organisations, announces their desexing and vaccination programme for the North Hokianga region. This will run for the next 6 months. Cats and Dogs will be picked up from central locations by volunteers, delivered to Kerikeri Highway Vets for desexing and vaccinations, and then returned to owners at the pickup location. Customers can also drop their animals off directly if they wish to. Any resident in the North Hokianga region who is on a low income is eligible. For bookings please visit: https://booking.appointy.com/highwayvets
Mog and Dog Desexing Clinic Whangarei – providing low cost, high quality spay and neuter services for dogs and cats. Regular pricing: $200 male dog; $250 female dog; $60 male cat; $80 female cat; Vaccinations $60 at time of desexing; Microchip $60 at time of desexing. https://www.desexing.co.nz/ You can contact them via email on [email protected]
Ruakaka Dog Rescue – thanks to Pub Charity for funding this deal. Dog Support Package: get your dog desexed and microchipped for just $50! For CSC cardholders who live in the Whangarei region, dogs must be 5 months or over. Vet is based in Whangarei and Waipu. To apply, please fill in a form at www.ruakakadogrescue.com/forms and email through to [email protected].
If you don’t have a CSC card and have genuine financial hardship, funding may be available on request.
Whangarei / Mangawhai - help for Community Cats: Whangarei Cat Rescue and Mangawhai’s Helping Paws Animal Rescue may be able to take in stray pregnant mama cats and kittens. Mangawhai’s Helping Paws have asked that if you see kittens being given away online in this area to please let them know. Note that these rescues are both staffed by a small number of volunteers who work full time and do not have many resources.
HIBISCUS COAST
Ongoing – Coast Pet Care in Silverdale (formerly CatsnCare) offers a $50 desex and microchip special for cats at the new, high-spec Community Vet Clinic in Silverdale. (The vets and vet nurses at this clinic are all volunteering their time.) Please email [email protected] for more details or call in at 2181 East Coast Road.
WAIHEKE ISLAND
WISCA Animals (Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals) - offers FREE MICROCHIPPING for cats and dogs - you must live on Waiheke Island for this offer. Contact WISCA on 027 5395107.
AUCKLAND
Great South Vets – offer low prices for desexing of cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs on ongoing basis. Male Cat $29; female cat $49; male dog from $89 depending on weight; female dog from $98 depending on weight; male rabbit or guinea pig $59; female rabbit or guinea pig $69. See full list of prices at http://www.greatsouthvets.co.nz/prices.html *****NOTE THEY ARE BOOKED OUT TO 31 JANUARY 2023 FOR DESEXING DUE TO VERY HIGH DEMAND *******
Lynfield Vets in Mt Roskill offer year-round reduced prices for desexing. Cat neuter (male) $55; cat spay (female) $85, dog castration (male) $150; dog spey (female) $200. You do not need a Community Services Card for this. Contact 09 218 7809
Since July 2019 Lynfield Vets have also been offering a desexy deal for DOGS in conjunction with Hurrah & The Desexing Revolution Charitable Trust: $25 for community services card holders; the dog must be your family pet and you must bring your CSC with you. Bookings are essential – you must book by emailing [email protected].
COROMANDEL
Help for Community Cats in Coromandel area:
Whangamata CAT and Waihi Town Cats (both small rescues) may be able to help.
WAIKATO
Subsidised cat desexing in the Waikato - New Lives Animal Rescue and their partner vet clinics are offering this for Waikato cat owners who qualify. You contribute $50 towards having your cat desexed and microchipped – funding is limited so only those genuinely in need of help should apply. Note that this subsidy is not available to breeders; people who have purchased a purebred cat from a registered or backyard breeder; rescues; shelters nor for TNR projects. To read the strict criteria and apply, see https://newlivesrescue.co.nz/desexing
Note also that the vets are located in Hamilton (but desexing offer is open to all Waikato residents who need help), so you need to be able to get to their vets for the desexing.
Pound Hounds Rescue NZ - Thanks to The Gattung Foundation, NZ Companion Animal Trust and our No Parvo No Puppies Patrons, they currently have LIMITED spaces available in their Low Cost Desexing Program. Minimum contribution is $25 towards parvo vaccination; $70 towards male dog desexing; $90 towards female dog desexing; $110 towards desexing if your dog is human or dog aggressive. Terms and conditions: - you MUST live in the Otorohanga or Waipa areas (proof of address is required) AND can get your dog to one of their vets in Otorohanga, Te Awamutu or Cambridge AND Have a community services card AND are in genuine need of help. To apply for the Pound Hounds Rescue desexing go to: https://www.poundhoundsrescue.co.nz/community-desexing-and-vaccination-program/
DC Rescue Dogs. (Desex a Dog) – minimum donation towards desexing $100 (can be paid in instalments). If the dog is aggressive, they may require extra sedation which is an extra cost of $75. For dogs 4 months and over, Community Services card, able to get to their vet in Hamilton http://www.dcrescuedogs.co.nz/desexadog/.
Tokoroa Desexing Assistance – SPCA is working with local vets in Tokoroa to offer desexing to assist cat owners who cannot afford to get their companion animal desexed. Cat owners in Tokoroa who need assistance with desexing should email [email protected] and the team at SPCA Tokoroa will be able to discuss next steps with you.
Te Aroha and surrounding district – Fur Get Me Not Op Shop is offering help with desexing for those in genuine need. You will need to go and see them at 27 Kenrick Street and show that you are a committed pet owner and they may be able to help towards the vet bill. Please note: this is a small charity and funds are limited.
Wintec Teaching Surgery (Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton) – Discounted services for Wintec students, Wintec staff, Community Services Card and Gold Card holders and registered animal charity organisations. Cats: male $50, female from $90; dogs: male from $120 - $240., female from $200 - $340. They also offer reasonable rates for the general public. Check detailed price list at pets-@-wintec-(animal-care-services)" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.wintec.ac.nz/about-wintec/industry-and-community/services-for-the-public/pets-@-wintec-(animal-care-services)
Waikato Animal Outreach Trust – May be able to assist with discounted female dog desexing – please see Steph at Waikato Animal Outreach Op Shop (Dinsdale shopping Centre) on either Tuesday/Thursday or Fridays only between 10am-3pm for more details, or email [email protected] if you need help as they may be able to advise on low cost desexing options.
HAWKES BAY
Gisborne and Wairoa – Enterprise Motor Group has donated towards the Fred Lewis Foundation fund for desexing female and ‘dangerous’ dogs. Contact one of the following groups to apply Mutts and Moggies (Donna Cullingford) 027-235-8122; Gisborne SPCA 867-9463; Canine Company (Chris Frandi) 868-9925
BAY OF PLENTY / CENTRAL NI
Opotiki Society for the Care of Animals Inc (OSCA) – offers a year round desexing discount for desexing of cats for Opotiki residents. Email [email protected] or call 021 072 6359 (between 9-11 am and 4-5pm) to book and find out more.
Animal Care Turangi – has some limited funding for desexing and is working with VetEnt Turangi to offer desexing for cats $30 and dogs $80. You need to have a Community Service or Gold Card – book directly with VetEnt Turangi by calling 07 386 0220. If you don’t have a CSC or Gold Card, you can visit Animal Care Turangi at 29 Hangarito Street between 4-5pm to see if you are eligible for this, and if so, to purchase a voucher.
Kawerau - KTown Community Animal Welfare Society (KTown CAW) -they are taking a break until 3rd January. Please do not leave any donated items outside their opshop in December as they will not be able to be collected.
TARANAKI
Stratford / South Taranaki – The Scratching Post – discounted cat desexing for Community Services or Gold Card holders. Must live in the Stratford or South Taranaki districts. $65 female; $45 male. Cats must be at least 5 months old and “friendly” ie able to be handled by vet staff. To book, visit The Scratching Post at 127 Broadway, Stratford and bring your card and something to show you live in the area (eg electricity or phone bill) with you. They are open Tue, Thu, Fri, 10am-2pm. Tel 027 292 6167
KAPITI COAST
Feline Fix – works with vets on the Kapiti Coast to help desex your cats. Contact [email protected] for an application form. Funds are available, so please contact them if you need help.
WELLINGTON / MANAWATU / WHANGANUI / WAIRARAPA
Massey SPCA Desexing Clinic – at Massey University Vet Teaching Hospital. Weekend clinic to desex cats and kittens for those with full time Massey student ID, or community service cards, or gold cards. Cost is $15 for male cats and $25 for female cats. You can book by clicking on "Request An Appointment" on the website: www.masseyspcadesexing.org
Cats Protection Wellington –prices are: $40 male, $65 female cat for Community Services Card or Student ID holders who live within the ‘04’ calling area. Subject to CPL funds and vet clinic availability. You must first complete a desex request at: https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/desex-your-cat/ If you do not have a CSC or Student ID but genuinely cannot afford to get your cat desexed at normal vet rates, please email [email protected] and tell them why you need help, and they will get back to you with a decision. NOTE: due to demand for this service, there is a wait time of at least one month for most appointments – please plan ahead to ensure your cat is kept secure until they can be desexed.
Second Chance Kitties Whanganui – Subsidised rate for Community Services, Gold or Student ID (tertiary) who live in the Whanganui area: Females $70, Males $25. Note: only one cat per household will be assisted at the subsidised rate, further cats can be desexed through them at a reduction off full rates. To apply please send a message to .
Central Vets & Pets Palmerston North aims to offer owners in Palmerston North and greater Manawatu affordable desexing for dogs and cats. Call 06 350 3950 or email [email protected] to check current rates.
Help for Community (unsocial) Cats in Manawatu – Manawatu Alley Cat Trust operates Trap-Neuter-Return in Palmerston North; rescues and finds responsible homes for kittens of stray cats and rehomes cats abandoned by their owners https://manawatualleycattrust.org.nz/
Help for Community (unsocial) Cats – Outpawed operates Trap-Neuter-Return in the Wellington region, Palmerston North and Feilding. https://www.outpawed.org.nz/why-trap-neuter-return They are able to loan traps in Wellington and Palmerston North (terms & conditions apply): https://www.outpawed.org.nz/trap-loans
MARLBOROUGH / KAIKOURA / NELSON
Picton Veterinary Clinic – “Young Girl Cat Desex Special” – female cats under 9 months old. Contact 03 573 8299 for details and prices
Picton Veterinary Clinic – “Stray Cat Desex and Chip Special Rate” – duration varies: Contact 03 573 8299 to check if this is currently available and for more details.
Marlborough Four Paws – offer year-round ongoing assistance with discounted dog desexing, and at the moment are offering desexing via donation only and this includes microchipping. This is available to those with Community Services cards but also dog owners who would otherwise GENUINELY struggle to pay to get their dog desexed. Not available to purebred/designer dogs where the owners have paid to purchase the dog from a breeder.
Please contact them via FB: Marlborough Four Paws or email: [email protected] for more information and to book.
CHRISTCHURCH / CANTERBURY
Cats Protection League Canterbury – NZ – Feline Fix Program - $40-$65 male cat; $60-$100 female cat. CSC card holders. If you don’t have a CSC card and cannot afford the normal cost to desex they may still be able to help. To apply for this program, you must complete the form at http://www.cats.org.nz/felinefix
Rabbit Rescue Christchurch - is offering desexing assistance for rabbit owners; eligibility criteria and conditions apply and available only to Christchurch residents. For more details and to apply, go to https://www.crr.org.nz/desexing
Timaru’s Family Vet- offer lower desexing costs year round. Call 03 946 4144 or email [email protected] to check current prices
Community Cat Assistance in greater ChCh area – Cat Rescue Christchurch offers desexing of community (unsocial) cats through their Trap-Neuter-Return programme https://catrescue.org.nz/stray-cat-assistance/
WEST COAST SI
Reefton Snip n Chip – SPCA is working with a number of local veterinary clinics to bring $20 Snip n Chip deal to cat owners throughout Reefton who need a helping hand with the cost of desexing and microchipping. Head over to https://book.spcadesexing.nz/ to check if you’re eligible and register for your Snip ‘n’ Chip voucher. Limit of 10 vouchers per registration and must be booked through the website. (NOTE: This is still advertised on SPCA website, and has been running for the past 6+ months, so spaces are very limited.)
DUNEDIN / OTAGO
Dunedin City Council – provides free desexing of dogs for CSC holders up to an annual quota. NOTE- we strongly advise that you make sure you have a dog able to be registered before you contact any Council re desexing deals. https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/dogs/desexing-your-dog
Waikouaiti Snip n Chip - From 1 June SPCA is working with a number of local vet clinics to offer online Snip n Chip vouchers for $20 to cat owners throughout Waikouaiti. You must book through https://snipnchip.spca.nz/ limit of 10 vouchers per registration. NOTE: This is still advertised on the SPCA website, and has been going for 5 months, so limited spaces left
Help for Community (unsocial) Cats in Dunedin: Cat Rescue Dunedin operates Trap-Neuter-Return https://www.catrescuedunedin.org.nz/
Help for Community (unsocial) Cats in Queenstown and surrounding areas: Queenstown Cat Rescue http://qcatrescue.org.nz/
SOUTHLAND
Southland Snip n Chip - for cat owners in Wanaka, Cromwell, Te Anau, Queenstown and Arrowtown. SPCA is working with a number of local veterinary clinics to bring $20 Snip n Chip to cat owners throughout Southland who need a helping hand with the cost of desexing and microchipping. Head over to https://book.spcadesexing.nz/ to check if you’re eligible and register for your Snip ‘n’ Chip voucher. Limit of 10 vouchers per registration and only available through the website. NOTE: This is still advertised on the SPCA website, and has been going for 6+ months, so limited spaces left.
Gore District Snip n Chip - From 21st March, SPCA is working with participating local veterinary clinics to offer $20 Snip n Chip online vouchers. You need to book through https://snipnchip.spca.nz/. Limit of 10 vouchers per registration. If you are having trouble accessing the internet or need help with online booking, please contact the SPCA Centre in Invercargill for assistance. NOTE: This is still advertised on the SPCA website, and has been going for 8+ months, so limited spaces left.
Invercargill - Elles Road Veterinary Centre - regular lower cost desexing. Call them on (03) 214 4156 to check their current rates.
