What is Desex in the City?
Since 2020 we have noticed that the increase of unwanted litters has increased so much that rescues, and other agencies, are over capacity and there simply isn't any space or resource to help these pups. This means their outcomes are bleak.
The team at The Dog Rescue Project chatted and decided we needed to do something, and Desex in the City was born!
Desexing is the first step in ensuring we can stop these unwanted litters, keep dogs out of pounds and rescues and help dogs live longer, healthier lives.
What Desex in the City Offer
As of the 12th August 2025 we are working in conjunction with SPCA to provide desexing to the community in Auckland.
This new outreach desexing programme has limited numbers, and all applications are assessed on a case by case, needs basis.
Once assessed if you are approved you will receive a desexing voucher (and microchip if required) for the SPCA partner vet closest to you. From there you book in yourself to get the surgery done.
Criteria:
A need for help. We do require you to outline this so we can understand.
Must be in Auckland, and be able to attend one our partner vets.
Exclusions:
Brachycephalic breeds such as french and english bulldogs. Due to these being high risk surgeries with extra costs, we cannot include these at this time.
No dogs under 6 months
Want to help?
There are many ways to help us help more dogs. From donating money to donating products/services we can sell if you are a business. Head to our donation site HERE
If you want to hold a fundraiser, or be part of our team, we want to here from you! You can contact us by emailing us on hello@desexinthecity.co.nz
Join the organisations getting behind this much needed service! You can see the great humans who have been helping us so far HERE
