Neutering of male Cats needs gov't approval?????

brin
By brin

We have a male cat that we need to get 'fixed'.
A couple of vets we talked to didn't want to do it.
Now, after calling QAWS, they have said that an approval from the government is required - once that application is approved QAWS has a vet that can do it.
Are you SERIOUS?!?!?!?!?! No wonder the cat population is so out of control! The gov't wants to actually approve neutering the animal?! Im baffled !

Now the question - where is this place that one has to go to for this bloody application???
And, has anyone had to go through this before?

By Chelsea• 17 Dec 2010 21:37
Chelsea

There's never been a need to get approval for neutering! I think there might have been a misunderstanding when you spoke to QAWS!

You were probably told about the free neutering scheme where you have to take the cat to the Ministry of Environment, Animal Resource Department on Airport Road. They've been doing a free trap, neuter, release program for the stray cats for 3 years now and they neuter dozens every day :)

By brin• 16 Dec 2010 15:54
brin

All, thanks so much!

Going to get in contact with Doha Vets asap (before I kill this cat!).

Great!

By marycatherine• 16 Dec 2010 13:02
marycatherine

You don't need permission - take them to Doha Vets

By petvet• 16 Dec 2010 12:15
petvet

I dont think it is required .Bring the pet to us at cultural village, we will do it.

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