Owners of non-desexed cats over 4 months of age must pay an annual permit. Owners of non-desexed dogs over 6 months of age must pay a once-only additional fee.
If a vet decides to delay desexing your pet, or recommends against desexing ever in its life, a temporary or permanent exemption from the additional fee may be granted.
Find out more about desexing exemptions
Additional payment for dogs
| Fee type | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Additional fee payable for non-desexed dog | Owner must pay an additional fee for a non-desexed dog over 6 months of age. | $184.00 |
| Additional payment late fee | Owner must also pay the late fee if they have not paid the additional fee within 28 days from the due date. | $22.00 |
Annual permit for cats
| Fee type | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Annual permit | Owner must pay an annual permit for a non-desexed cat over 4 months of age. Note: you are required to pay an annual permit as long as your cat remains non-desexed. After desexing the annual permit no longer applies. | $96.00 |
| Annual permit late fee | Owner must also pay the late fee if they have not paid the annual permit fee within 28 days from the due date. | $22.00 |