For your Exemption Certificate to remain valid, you must arrange to have your XL Bully dog neutered. Male dogs must be neutered through castration, and female dogs must be spayed.
For dogs 18 months or older on 31 December 2024, evidence of neutering having occurred must be given to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council by 30 June 2025.
For dogs younger than 18 months on 31 December 2024, evidence of neutering must be given to the Council by 30 June 2025, or one month after the dog reaches 18 months of age, whichever is later.
If you are unsure whether your dog has been neutered, you should seek advice from your vet. You may have to pay a fee for this.
Download the following form and return it to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to confirm than your XL Bully dog has been neutered:
Veterinary confirmation of neutering form