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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Pet Cat Sterilisation Support (PCSS) Programme

AVS’ initiative to support the sterilisation and microchipping of pet cats in lower-income households

Last updated 6 August 2026

The Pet Cat Sterilisation Support (PCSS) programme was launched on 1 September 2024 to support the sterilisation and microchipping of pet cats in lower-income households.

This is an early intervention to stem accidental breeding of pet cats within households and address downstream animal welfare issues and disamenities resulting from overpopulation.

The PCSS programme is fully supported by donations through the Garden City Fund, NParks’ registered charity and IPC, with contributions from individuals including Ms Dawn Kua and Mr Vincent Toe, Temasek Foundation, the Estate of Essery Gerald Stephen (executed by Dr Tan Hwa Luck), and corporate organisations such as MARS Petcare.

AVS collaborates with the Cat Welfare Society, the Singapore Veterinary Association and Temasek Polytechnic to conduct “Spay Days” - high-volume sterilisation events under the PCSS programme.

Additional donations through the Garden City Fund to support PCSS are welcome. Visit the giving.sg page here (opens in new tab) or scan the QR code below to make a donation. You may contact garden_city_fund@nparks.gov.sg (opens in new tab) for more information. 

A QR code leading to the Garden City Fund to support PCSS

Eligibility Criteria

You qualify for assistance under the PCSS programme if you are: 

  1. a financial assistance recipient (e.g. MSF, CDC); or

  2. a blue CHAS card holder; or

  3. living in a rental flat (Public Rental Scheme).

How to Apply

The programme is now open for public registration. Click here to apply: https://go.gov.sg/avs-pcss-registration (opens in new tab).

Please note that the Cat Welfare Society is AVS' PCSS Partner and you will be redirected to their website to complete the application form.

Pet Cat Sterilisation Support (PCSS) Programme Grant

Through the PCSS Programme Grant, AVS aims to foster partnerships to encourage responsible pet ownership and mitigate issues related to cat overpopulation. Through this Grant, AVS provides funding support for the transport, sterilisation, microchipping, and pre-sterilisation boarding of pet cats.

The Cat Welfare Society has been appointed as AVS’ PCSS Partner. Veterinary clinics who wish to support the PCSS programme may contact AVS or CWS.

PCSS Programme Grant Reimbursement Caps

Item

Reimbursement cap (GST inclusive)

Microchipping

Up to $30

Sterilisation (Male Routine)

Up to $110

Sterilisation (Female Routine)

Up to $230

Sterilisation (Complex)

Up to $350

Treatment that are necessary for/after sterilisation

Up to $110

Pre-sterilisation boarding (1 day)

Up to $40/day

Transport

Up to $60/round trip

Watch "Let’s Talk About Cat Sterilisation" to learn more about cat sterilisation.

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An infographic on the pet cat sterilisation support programme

Resources

Infographic: Pet Cat Sterilisation Support Programme (English) [PDF, 1.5MB] (opens in new tab)

Infographic: Pet Cat Sterilisation Support Programme (Mandarin) [PDF, 330KB] (opens in new tab)

Infographic: Pet Cat Sterilisation Support Programme (Malay) [PDF, 192KB] (opens in new tab)

Infographic: Pet Cat Sterilisation Support Programme (Tamil) [PDF, 313KB] (opens in new tab)