Bendigo Fix-A-Friend Desexing Day for Dogs - 16th October 2026

FAQs

• What services are included in the subsidised cost?

  Your booking includes desexing and microchipping for your pet. An optional vaccination is also available for an additional $45, payable at the time of booking.
  
  

• How many pets can I book in?

  Fix-A-Friend has a lifetime limit of two pets per household so we can help as many people as possible. Additional bookings aren’t available, and the program does not support breeders or rescue organisations.

• Can I get a refund or change my booking date?

  No — refunds aren’t available for change of mind or non-attendance, and bookings cannot be moved to another date. A refund will be issued only if the attending vet or clinic staff deem your pet unfit for surgery on the day.

• The event I want is sold out. Can I book my pet for another time?

  Unfortunately not. Fix-A-Friend is funded entirely through our fundraising efforts and does not receive ongoing funding. Once all allocated places for the year have been filled, we’re unable to add additional spots or offer alternative dates.

• Eligibility criteria

  To be eligible for Fix-A-Friend, you must:

  ·       Live in Victoria

  ·       Hold a valid Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card

  ·       Be booking for a personal pet (not for a breeder or rescue organisation)

  ·       Meet the lifetime limit of two pets per household

  Eligibility is checked as part of the booking process.

• Are there any requirements my pet must meet?

  IMPORTANT: Brachycephalic breeds are not suitable for this event (e.g. British Shorthair, Scottish Fold, Persian)
  
  Yes. For your pet’s safety, the following requirements apply:

  Dogs

  ·       Must be less then 6 years old

  ·       Dogs must be generally healthy. Animals with certain health conditions—including heart disease, blood conditions, skin disease, or any other condition increasing surgical risk—cannot be desexed.
  ·       Female dogs who are feeding puppies cannot be desexed until the puppies are fully weaned. puppies can be weaned from 8 weeks of age. Please ensure all puppies are eating independently before booking your dog's desexing

• I can't find my booking details?

  We send booking reminders 7 days and 1 day before the event. Your confirmation email will also include your ticket and admission time. Please also check your spam or junk folder.

  If you are still unsure, please email vet@petsofthehomeless.org.au

• Risk and complications

  All anaesthesia and surgical procedures carry some risk, including the possibility of unforeseen complications or, in rare cases, loss of life. Risks may be higher for older animals, those with pre-existing medical conditions, or undiagnosed illness.
  
  If complications occur after surgery, further treatment is not covered and will be at the owner’s expense. Following all post-operative care instructions closely can help minimise the risk of complications.