We are not currently accepting applications for dog de-sexing, including the free de-sexing service. This is due to the high volume of applications received. We apologise for the inconvenience. You can check again in late 2025 to find out if applications have reopened and if you are eligible to apply.
Book a de-sexing appointment with a vet. Visit The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) Te Pae Kīrehe to find a vet in your area.
Only a vet is allowed to perform a de-sexing operation. To learn more, visit the Animal Welfare Act 1999.
The cost varies among vets.
The vet will remove your dog's reproductive organs while it is under anaesthetic A medicine that stops you from feeling pain during medical procedures..
You can take your dog home on the same day it is de-sexed, unless the vet advises you otherwise.
