Council doubles animal desexing rebates for June

Published on 25 March 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council will temporarily double its animal desexing rebates and make them available to all residents during June.

At its meeting today (Wednesday 25 March 2026), Council agreed to increase payments under its Animal Desexing Reimbursement Incentive to $200 for a dog and $100 for a cat for desexing procedures carried out between 1 and 30 June 2026.

Animal Management spokesperson Cr Michelle Byrne said the June initiative would help more residents manage the cost of desexing their pets.

“We know the cost of veterinary care has increased in recent years, and this initiative is designed to help remove some of that financial barrier,” she said.

“By doubling the rebate and opening it to all residents for June, we’re making it easier for more people to do the right thing for their pets.

“Desexing your pet can also save owners money in the long run, with lower registration fees for desexed animals.”

Cr Byrne said desexing pets played an important role in preventing unwanted litters and reducing the number of animals entering shelters and pounds.

“Desexing helps improve animal welfare and supports responsible pet ownership across the Fraser Coast,” she said.

“It can also reduce nuisance behaviours such as roaming, fighting and spraying, which benefits both pets and the wider community.”

The doubled rebate will only apply to desexing procedures carried out between 1 and 30 June 2026.

Residents must live in the Fraser Coast region and provide documentation confirming the animal was desexed within 60 days of the procedure.

The desexing rebate program is funded through animal registration fees, helping reinvest those funds into responsible pet ownership initiatives across the Fraser Coast.

Cr Byrne said the temporary doubled rebate would also be promoted through Council’s community education programs and the upcoming Dogs Day Out event at Dayman Park in Urangan on 19 April.

“Responsible pet ownership is something we want to encourage across the region, and initiatives like this help residents do the right thing for their pets and the community,” she said.