For a few years now Paws has been Camden Council’s companion animal mascot.
But now Paws has company, Pip, the curious kitty.
One of Pip’s first public engagements was to pop in to the council administration building in Oran Park last week and have a chat with the mayor, Theresa Fedeli, about the importance of cat desexing.
The idea was to remind Camden residents, and indeed everyone across the Macarthur region, about this important subject.
Pip and the mayor put the spotlight on council’s subsidised cat desexing program that’s available to pensioners and concession card holders.
Pip says the program helps prevent hundreds of cats and kittens falling pregnant.
Under the program, eligible residents pay just $45 to desex their male cats and $65 for female cats.
“How good,’’ Pip said.
“Desexing your cat and keeping it fit and healthy is an important part of responsible pet ownership,” chimed in Cr Fedeli.
“It really is heartbreaking to see so many cats and kittens abandoned every year.
“It is also important to note that a single un-desexed cat could actually be responsible for the birth of 5,000 kittens over seven years which is a huge number.
“I encourage eligible residents to get in touch with Council’s customer service team to discuss their options,” the mayor said.
Participating veterinarians within the Camden area include:
- Leppington Veterinary Clinic;
- Macarthur Veterinary Group, Mount Annan;
- Macarthur Veterinary Group, Camden;
- Macarthur Veterinary Group, Gregory Hills;
- Rossmore Veterinary Hospital; and
- The University of Sydney Veterinary Hospital.
Pip also wanted to remind everyone that the cat desexing program is available for a limited time only.
For more information, Pip reckons the best way is to contact council’s rangers on 4654 7777.
