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10 July 2017
Blacktown City Council is helping pensioners keep pet ownership costs down with free microchipping and generous discounts.
Council has partnered with the Animal Welfare League to offer low-cost cat and dog desexing for pensioners and low-income earners until July 31.
Mayor of Blacktown City Stephen Bali encouraged pensioners and low-income earners to take advantage of the service.
“Council understands that owning a pet can be expensive, particularly for people on pensions and families struggling with bills,” he said.
“That’s why we have teamed up with the AWL to ease the financial burden.
“Those who qualify for our subsidised desexing program will pay $30 per cat and $100-$150 per dog – a significant saving on standard vet fees.
“Pets will be microchipped at no cost.”
Blacktown Council’s Animal Education Officer Jacqueline Benito said it was important to desex pets to stop unwanted litters.
“The feral cat population is a big problem across Australia, especially in urban areas where there is plenty of people and food,” she said.
“Desexing cats is one way of tackling that major issue.
“It’s also good for their health of your pet. Desexed animals are less likely to stray and fight, and it reduces the risk of certain cancers.
“It also means we have less unwanted kittens and puppies in our shelters.”
To book your pet in for the subsidised de-sexing program and free microchipping contact an AWL Western Suburbs Volunteer:
Angela: 8834 7328 (11am-4pm)
Jean: 0417 515 484 (9am-2pm)
Marg: 0403 165 147 (9am-5pm)
Katy: 0497 202 020 (8am-5pm)
Gemma: 0435 787 423 (5pm-9pm)
Sharon: 0408 584 186 (6pm-9pm
Narelle: 0418 115 486 (6pm-9pm)
Jeanette: 0401 148 076 (6pm-9pm)
Nathalie: 0468 318 243
Pet owners will need their pensioner card and proof of income to qualify.
Dr David Burrell and vet nurse Kimberley Eurell-Newell are both involved in the desexing program, helping to desex local residents’ pets.
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