22/06/2026
🐾 COULD ONE SIMPLE DECISION HELP KEEP MORE PETS IN THEIR HOMES? 🐾
Every week we hear the same heartbreaking reasons why people can no longer keep their pets:
❌ "He keeps escaping."
❌ "She's attracting every dog in the neighbourhood."
❌ "He's marking inside the house."
❌ "She's had another litter."
❌ "He's becoming difficult to manage."
❌ "We can't afford the medical problems."
While not every issue can be prevented, many of the most common reasons pets are surrendered can be significantly reduced simply by desexing.
Desexing isn't just about preventing unwanted litters. It can improve your pet's health, behaviour, safety and quality of life.
🐶 FOR MALE DOGS
✔ Eliminates the risk of testicular cancer
✔ Reduces prostate disease
✔ Reduces roaming and escaping behaviours
✔ Less urine marking and mounting
✔ Can reduce hormone-driven aggression
✔ Helps prevent accidental litters
🐶 FOR FEMALE DOGS
✔ Prevents pyometra, a life-threatening uterine infection
✔ Eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers
✔ Significantly reduces the risk of mammary cancer
✔ Prevents unwanted pregnancies
✔ Stops heat cycles and associated behaviours
✔ Reduces the urge to roam
The reality is that desexing can be expensive, and we understand that many families are already doing it tough.
That's why, in partnership with the Office of Local Government (OLG), Maitland Animal Rehoming Centre is proud to offer our Subsidised Desexing Program to eligible residents of the Maitland and Cessnock LGAs.
💙 Subsidised Prices
🐕 Male Dogs – $100
🐕 Female Dogs – $125
🐈 Male Cats – $70
🐈 Female Cats – $100
Every animal desexed helps:
🏡 Keep pets in their homes
❤️ Reduce unwanted litters
🐾 Ease pressure on pounds and rescue groups
🐕 Give animals a healthier future
Desexing saves lives.
Places are strictly limited and applications close 31 July 2026, so don't wait until an unwanted litter, escape, or medical emergency becomes a crisis.
📞 Contact Maitland Animal Rehoming Centre on 0499 900 272 or 0438 742 541
📍 11 Metford Road, East Maitland
Limited spots available – register now!
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