Residents in Hume and Whittlesea with a concession card will be able to book their pets in for a range of heavily discounted procedures at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Campbellfield.
The service will alternate between residents in Hume and Whittlesea each month this year allowing those with a concession card to book their pets in with vets for desexing, microchipping, and vaccinations at reduced costs.
This new initiative is part of the ‘Little Paws of the North’ campaign which launches on January 19 and seeks to support the community by encouraging responsible pet ownership.
Lort Smith business manager Jennifer Donaldson said the partnership with Hume and Whittlesea marks an exciting expansion of the company’s services in the northern corridor.
“This is the first project with Hume and Whittlesea [and] we’re really excited,” she said.
“We want to support people in understanding what is important for their animals and community.
“Responsible pet ownership keeps our pets happy and health.”
The project aims to not only reduce the risk of potentially serious hormone-related conditions and unwanted pregnancies, but also offer pet owners the opportunity to engage in educational sessions.
One of the main objectives of the project is to desex approximately 300 cats in 12 months. As of August 1 it will be mandatory to desex your cat in Whittlesea unless it is already registered with the council.
For cat owners in the municipality wanting to access the desexing program, packages are priced at $50 per cat.
Ms Donaldson said there are so many benefits of desexing cats.
“[Desexing] ensures cats are nice and healthy, reduces the risk of hormonal based conditions, and helps to avoid them trying to stray looking for a mate,” she said.
Details: lortsmith.com/location/campbellfield/.
