The SPCA advocates the permanent sterilisation of all companion animals where surgically possible. The SPCA promotes the early sterilisation of dogs, cats and other companion animals as soon as possible unless there are overriding medical justifications to the contrary. In South Africa, nearly a quarter of all cats and dogs are homeless, by neutering and sterilising pets, we significantly reduce the number of unwanted animals, preventing them from ending up in shelters or abandoned.
We encourage all pet owners to sterilise their animals. It is an act of responsibility and compassion and the only lasting way to break the cycle of suffering.
We will be able to assist with the sterilisation of your pet under the following conditions.
Sterilisation booking is confirmed.
Your pet should be fully vaccinated before the sterilisation date.
Food and water should be removed from 8 pm the night before sterilisation date.
Your pet should be at the SPCA by 8.30 am on the sterilisation date.
Price: R950
Surcharges apply for i) female in heat or pregnent, ii) male with cryptorchidis.
Contact us for further information or to make a booking.
Feline Mating Facts
A cat can become pregnant at just 4 months of age, and each pregnancy lasts approximately 2 months
One cat can have three litters per year, meaning over 100 kittens in her lifetime.
Cats are seasonal breeders and entering their reproductive cycle at a particular time of year. This generally begins in spring as daylight lengthens and stops in late Autumn when daylight is reduced.
As an example, one unsterilised cat, her mate and all of her offspring producing two 2 litters per year with 2.8 surviving kittens per litter can total over 2 MILLION cats in 8 years!
Canine Mating Facts
A dog can become pregnant as early as 6 months of age (some smaller breeds earlier), and each pregnancy lasts approximately 2 months.
Most dogs can have two litters per year (smaller breed may be more frequent and larger breeds may be less frequent).
One unsterilised female dog can have 2 litters per year, meaning over 100 puppies
As an example by sterilising one female and one male dog more than 67,000 puppies can be prevented in just six years!
