In the early 2000s, Van Robinson convened representatives from several local cat – related organizations to address Syracuse’s growing problem of stray and homeless cats. This initiative marked the start of the Syracuse-Onondaga Cat Council he organized. After researching the issue, it was determined that much of the overpopulation stemmed from pet owners lacking resources to spay or neuter their pets. A nonprofit, low-cost spay/neuter clinic was established to serve this population, aiming to better control the pet population.
Today, while few remember the Syracuse – Onondaga Cat Council, many are familiar with Spay and Neuter Syracuse (SANS), which emerged from Robinson’s early meetings. To date, nearly 61,000 animals, including cats and dogs, have been spayed or neutered, preventing the birth of countless abandoned animals. The SANS clinic is almost always fully booked.
Thank you, Mr. Robinson, for caring about an issue that few considered until it uninvitedly entered their lives.
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