KWWSPCA Offers Free Neutering Of XL Bully Dogs For Low-Income Owners Ahead Of February Deadline

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 16:35

By Martin Osborne

The veterinary procedures must be carried out at practices nominated by the KWWSPCA.

Owners of XL Bullies across the county are reminded that February 1 is the deadline to apply for a Certificate of Exemption to legally own their dog.

After this date, it will be illegal to own an unregistered XL Bully, and unregistered dogs may be seized by local Dog Wardens or Gardaí and face euthanasia.

To be eligible for an exemption, XL Bullies must be microchipped and neutered.

Owners of dogs that have not yet been microchipped or neutered are urged to take action within the next two weeks to avoid losing their pets.

In response to the potential financial burden on some dog owners, the Kildare and West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KWWSPCA) has received funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development, through the ISPCA, to help individuals on social welfare in the region cover veterinary costs.

While the scheme will cover the cost of neutering, owners will need to cover the cost of microchipping, should their dog not already have one.

The veterinary procedures must be carried out at practices nominated by the KWWSPCA.

Those seeking assistance are encouraged to contact the KWWSPCA Helpline as soon as possible at 087 6887136 for more information.

235 dogs were registered by the end of December.

The Department of Rural and Community Development says it anticipates more to follow before February 1st.

The highest number of applications was made to Kildare County Council, with 19 applications to keep an XL bully.

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