Neutering

Our neutering campaign aims to tackle the huge problem of stray and abandoned dogs in Ireland, eventually putting an end to the unnecessary destruction of all healthy dogs. By encouraging more people to neuter their dogs we can greatly reduce the numbers of unplanned & unwanted litters of puppies being born every year.

Since 2005 we have spent around €5m neutering approximately 50,000 Irish dogs. The subsidised neutering scheme is available to anyone in Ireland who is receiving one of the means-tested benefits listed below. You will need to take your dog to a vet that participates in the scheme.

Eligible benefits

  • Jobseekers Allowance
  • Disability Allowance
  • Supplementary Welfare Allowance
  • Blind Pension
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Old Age NON-CONTRIBUTORY Pension
  • Pre-Retirement Allowance
  • Widow/er’s NON CONTRIBUTORY Pension
  • Deserted Wife’s Allowance
  • Prisoner’s Wife Allowance
  • One Parent Family Payment
  • Orphan’s NON CONTRIBUTORY Pension
  • Farm Assistance

Simply take along some proof of your benefit when taking the dog in to be neutered at a participating surgery and the vet will only charge you €20. The rest of the cost will be settled by Dogs Trust directly with the vet.

To find out more and find a participating vet near you, call the Dogs Trust Neutering Hotline on 1890 946 336.