Sterilisation Voucher Scheme
Sterilisation is the most humane and effective mean of controlling the stray animal population. Since 1991, SPCA has been distributing free sterilisation vouchers to the public. This scheme enables people to have stray animals sterilised at selected veterinary clinics. The cost is borne by SPCA and currently a budget of more than S$4,800 per month is set aside for this service.
If you are interested in participating in this scheme, you should submit a
1. stamped self-addressed envelope in person on every third Tuesday of the month (excluding public holidays) and
2. the SPCA requires individuals to bring their IC for verification of their personal particulars.
As this is a free service, strict adherence to this rule is required. Balloting takes place shortly after, and the successful participants will be sent their voucher via mail.
Surgery for stray animals at SPCA
SPCA also sterilises stray animals at its surgery at 31 Mt. Vernon Road on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Operations are carried out strictly by appointment only. As the service is free, it is heavily in demand and may require bookings weeks in advance.
The SPCA also helps other animal welfare organisations in their efforts to reduce the unwanted animal population through sterilisation.
Sterilisation of pets
The SPCA is unable to provide treatment/surgery for the public's pets because of the need to focus on sterilisation of its own animals and stray animals. The public is encouraged to bring their pets for sterilisation at private clinics. It may seem expensive, but it should be regarded as a one-off expense, which has long-term health benefits for pets.
For enquiries or more information, please call the SPCA during office hours at 6287 5355.
The rising numbers of unwanted animals in Singapore have the same origin: someone's pet was not spayed and someone else's was not sterilised.
Theoretically, a single female cat (with all her female offspring reproducing freely as they mature) takes just seven years to be the source of 20,000 new kittens! Of course, the male who sired the first litter is equally responsible.
Until there are fewer animals being born, thousands more will be put down each year. As a responsible pet owner, you can do something to stop this cycle. Sterilise your dog or cat. Tell other pet owners to do the same. Please help reduce Singapore's stray and unwanted animal population!
And don't forget, a sterilised animal is a happier, healthier pet!
