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Let’s Beat the Heat together – a community approach to desexing



At Animal Aid, we see the consequences of unplanned litters every day, kittens born into homelessness, injured strays, and pets surrendered by families who simply are struggling to stay afloat.

That’s why we’re calling on our local community to Beat the Heat and help break the cycle through desexing.

This July, we’re offering discounted desexing at our Coldstream Vet Clinic.

This is the perfect chance to prevent those late night prowls and surprise litters before the breeding season kicks off in the warmer months.

It’s a simple step that makes a big difference for your pet and our community.

Desexing your pet is one of the most important things you can do to support animal welfare.

It prevents surprise litters, reduces roaming and behavioural issues, and improves long-term health.

It’s a simple act that creates a big ripple in reducing the number of animals needing sheltering and care before they find their new home.

Many don’t realise that Animal Aid’s Veterinary Clinic in Coldstream isn’t just for our shelter animals.

It’s a fully operational private clinic, open to everyone, with a team of compassionate and experienced vets – we deeply care about our community and are ready to care for your pets.

By choosing Animal Aid, you’re not only giving your pet the best care, you’re supporting a greater mission to end animal homelessness.

Let’s work together as a community to keep our pets safe, healthy, and home.

Call (03) 8756 1300 to book with our clinic or learn more.

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