Good news for dog and cat owners in Milan. Until 31 December 2018, residents of Milan with an Isee income of up to 6,500 euros will be able to take advantage of the free sterilisation service for their animals. Users referred by social workers, the local health authority, the local police or another accredited body will also be eligible for the initiative.

How to access the free sterilisation service for dogs and cats

Dogs and cats that can benefit from the Milan initiative must be registered in the animal registry before the procedure, with the exception of problem cases referred by the relevant bodies.

Enpa (Ente nazionale protezione animali) advises that it will be sufficient to go – having first called to arrange an appointment on 02.884.54910/67757 – to the municipality of Milan (animal welfare unit) at via Dogana, 2 and fill in the sterilisation request form.

If the requirements are met, a voucher will be issued to present to the affiliated vet. The request must be accompanied by documentation certifying entitlement to the service, which must strictly be carried out by 31 December of this year.

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Milano - Sterilizzazione gratuita per animali di proprietà per i cittadini più deboli.
Fino al 31/12/18 chi ha reddito ISEE entro 6.500 € potrà effettuare l’intervento gratuitamente. Ufficio Tutela Animali del Comune di Milano 02.884.54910/67757
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Significant savings and the prevention of stray animals

The initiative, made possible through funding from the Lombardy region, is part of the ongoing work of demographic control and prevention of stray animals that the Milan administration has been carrying out for many years through a series of targeted actions, coordinated and managed by the animal welfare unit, in collaboration with external bodies and associations.

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Depending on the age and sex of the animal to be sterilised, each owner involved could benefit from savings ranging between 60 and 250 euros. This represents a significant step forward in the prevention of urban stray animals: the hope is that many other regions and numerous Italian municipalities will be able to replicate it as soon as possible, to allow effective and practical management of the problem.