Application for subsidised desexing and microchipping
JULY 2026 SPCA GRANT
You will need to complete a new form for each animal you are applying to have desexed and microchipped.
1x Voucher covers desexing surgery, pain relief, microchip insertion & registration to NZCAR if necessary
Open to Community Service Card or Gold Card holders ONLY
One animal per household only
All animals must be within the appropriate age and weight criteria for surgery based on vet best practice. The base criteria is
Cats/kittens must weigh at least 2 kilos. Dogs must be at least 6 months old.
Any concerns regarding the animals health, including any skin conditions, must be disclosed as they may not be able to have surgery.
All animals must be microchipped when they are desexed unless they are already microchipped. Their microchip number will also be registered to the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR) by us.
Any complications arising from surgery or other medical issues are the responsibility of the animals owner.
Completing this application does not automatically mean you will be approved, you will need to await an email from us to confirm
Open to Whakatane residents only. However we may accept applications from surrounding areas depending on the distance that the animal will have to travel. All surgery will be done at a vet clinic in Whakatane.
You will need to pay a
$35 admin fee
before we can confirm your aplication has been approved. Bank details will be provided via email.
This must be paid within 14 days or your application will be moved to the waitlist
. This is
NON-REFUNDABLE.
Once your application is approved you will receive a voucher number. You will need to provide this voucher number when you call the vet clinic to make an appointment for a time that suits you. You will be provided the contact details of our approved veterinary clinic in Whakatane via email.
You will have
1 month
from allocation of your voucher number to make and complete your appointment(s). Otherwise your voucher number(s) will be reasigned.
Owners will need to deliver and collect their cat/dog to and from the vet clinic in Whakatane and follow all instructions before and after surgery.
No shows to vet appointments without communication will result in you being blacklisted and inelligible for future desexing subsidies through our charity.
BARC reserves the right to accept or decline applications.
YOUR DETAILS
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Region
Postcode
Alternative Contact
First Name
Last Name
Alternative Contact Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
ANIMAL DETAILS
What type of animal is it?
Cat
Dog
Name of animal
Sex
Female Cat/Dog Information
Is currently on heat
Has been on heat recently
Is pregnant
Is currently feeding babies
Recently weaned babies
Not applicable
DOB or approx age
Breed (Dog) if known
Approx weight
Is your cat/dog microchipped?
NO
YES
UNSURE
If Yes, what is the microchip number?
Is the microchip number registered to the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR)
NO
YES
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Is there any other medical related information the vet needs to be aware of that might impact upon the desex and microchip procedures?
No
YES
UNSURE
If YES, please explain further
Are there any behavioural concerns that the vet needs to be aware of?
NO
YES
UNSURE
If YES, please explain further
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By signing below I declare that the cat/dog is owned by me or I have permission by the owner to desex and microchip this cat/dog
YES
By signing below I give consent for BARC to share this form with the vet clinic.
YES
By signing below I agree that I will make and attend my appointment within one month of my voucher number being allocated.
YES
By signing below I give consent for BARC to use my contact details and information about my animal to register my animal's microchip to the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR)
YES
By making application to BARC and signing below, I confirm I will not hold BARC liable for any medical issues arising during, or after surgery. I further confirm I will cover any additional expenses in the event of additional medical services, overnight care and ongoing medications required. All additional costs are to be paid directly to the assigned Vet Clinic as per their payment process.
YES
BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION I AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS DETAILED IN THIS FORM. IF MY APPLICATION IS SUCCESSFUL, I FURTHER AGREE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE ASSIGNED VET FOR THE BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY CARE, INCLUDING ANY FOLLOW UP VISITS REQUIRED.
YES
Date
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Day
-
Month
Year
2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
Date
Signature
Submit
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