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Why Desex?

Furry Friends Animal Rescue firmly advocates for the desexing of domestic pets. Along with microchipping, it is the single most humane thing we can do for the cat population in Australia.

Many Australians are unaware of the impact of non-desexed animals. Unchecked breeding results in unwanted litters of kittens facing a dismal future.

A single female cat can produce around 200 kittens in her lifetime, leading to overpopulation.

Sadly, many of these kittens are not adoptable and face euthanasia.

Desexing can prevent this tragedy.

Furry Friends Animal Rescue advocates for responsible pet ownership.

While organizations deal with the end consequences of the problem, it's the beginning that needs addressing. Pet owners are responsible for overbreeding cats by not desexing them. Whether due to lack of education or fear of cost, many pet owners neglect desexing, leading to suffering for innocent animals.

In 2010 Sydney Morning Herald reported “MORE than a quarter of a million healthy cats and dogs are destroyed in Australia every year because there are not enough homes for them.”

In RSPCA’s latest statistics (2019-20 Financial Year), 9,714 cats were euthanised.

Desexing Facts:

1. Both male and female cats need to be desexed.
2. Cats should be desexed at 5-6 months (same time as puberty).
3. A short resting time indoors is required after the operation.