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De-sex your dog

When you can get your dog de-sexed

  • Dogs can be de-sexed from six months of age.
  • If a female dog (bitch) is 'in heat' (ready to mate), she can be de-sexed four weeks after this period. To learn more about this, speak to your vet.

What you need to do

Book a de-sexing appointment with a vet. You can find a vet through the Yellow Pages.

Our tip

Only a veterinarian is allowed to perform a de-sexing operation. To know more, visit the Animal Welfare Act 1999.

Cost of de-sexing

The cost varies among vets.

Free de-sexing

We are running a free de-sexing campaign for registered dogs:

  • classified as dangerous or menacing
  • residing in Ōtara.

We are offering this service to help control the overpopulation of dogs across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. One dollar from each registration fee goes towards funding free de-sexing.

To be eligible for free de-sexing, you must Register your dog.


Apply for free de-sexing


What happens during and after a de-sexing procedure

The vet will remove your dog's reproductive organs while it is under anaesthetic.

You can take your dog home on the same day it is de-sexed, unless the vet advises you otherwise.

Financial assistance

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