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In 1996/97 we introduced a Subsidised Neutering Scheme for cats and dogs, both male and female.
Since it’s inception, the Scheme has been a huge success, growing from year to year.
 1998-'99 neutered 95
 1999-'2000 neutered 84
2000-'01 neutered 198
2001-'02 neutered 257
2002-'03 neutered 345
2003-'04 neutered 408
2004-'05 neutered 292
2005-'06 neutered 353
2006-'07 neutered 408
2007-'08 neutered 415
2008-'09 neutered 329
From 1998 to 2009 the total number of pets neutered was 3,184
We strongly urge pet owners to avail of this scheme, as it is getting harder and harder to find good homes for unplanned and unwanted litters of pups and kittens. Once a dog or cat has reached six months of age it can be neutered.
Please note that female dogs and cats should not be neutered while they are in heat, it is best to wait a week or two after their heat is ended.
The vets in Roscrea neuter the animals for the Roscrea SPCA Subsidised Neutering Scheme.
Their rates are as follows:
| Female Dog: |
Owner pays €60 |
Roscrea SPCA pays €30 |
Total €90 |
| Male Dog: |
Owner pays €40 |
Roscrea SPCA pays €20 |
Total €60
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| Female Cat: |
Owner pays €45 |
Roscrea SPCA pays €20 |
Total €65
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| Male Cat: |
Owner pays €25 |
Roscrea SPCA pays €10 |
Total €35
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Feral Cats (Wild)
Feral cats are a problem at the present time. If animals are not neutered this problem can quickly escalate. They become disease ridden through inbreeding and pose a threat to the health of domestic cats. If you are feeding feral (wild) cats, contact us about our
TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) Scheme for Feral Cats.
To find out more about our Subsidised Neutering Scheme (pets and feral), please email or call Andrea on 086 358 2440 .
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