Pet Desexed Status
Trouble updating your pet's desexing status?
If your dog or cat has been desexed but your vet couldn't update the NSW Pet Registry, submit a request below with proof of desexing and we'll update it for you.
Desexing your pet comes with many benefits!
Help reduce unwanted litters
To help reduce unwanted litters and aggressive behaviour, pet owners are encouraged to desex:
- dogs by 6 months of age
- cats by 4 months of age.
Desex early to avoid extra costs
Desexing by the recommended age also helps avoid additional costs, including:
- additional fees for dogs not desexed by 6 months
- annual permit for cats that are not desexed.
Delayed desexing
If your vet has advised to delay desexing, they must record a medical exemption in the NSW Pet Registry or provide a written certificate before your pet reaches the relevant desexing age. The certificate or letter must include:
- animal microchip number
- vet Identifier number
- be dated prior to the animal reaching the relevant desexing age.
Additional fees will apply if your pet is not desexed by 18 months of age.
If cost is a barrier to desexing your pet, speak with your vet or contact an animal welfare organisation as support may be available. For more information on the benefits of desexing, visit the RSPCA website.
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Next steps
- You'll receive an acknowledgement with your request number.
- We will review your request and the desexing certificate and contact you if we require more information.
- You will receive a notification once your request has been completed. You can then log into your NSW Pet Registry account and confirm the updated details.
Time frames
Our team will aim to process these requests within 7 business days.
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