Robinson's Rescue

What Robinson's Rescue does

Robinson's Rescue is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization headquartered at 2515 Line Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana, operating the state's first high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) clinic and one of only 159 ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance clinics in the United States. Founded on September 15, 2008, by Bill Robinson and a group of concerned citizens, the clinic provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and rabies vaccinations to pet owners across six Northwest Louisiana parishes (Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Webster), and surpassed 100,000 cumulative surgeries in 2025.

The organization runs three core programs: (1) a low-cost spay/neuter program priced at $38-$68 for owned cats and dogs with optional add-ons (microchipping, rabies, E-collars, hernia repair); (2) the SSNIP (Subsidized Spay/Neuter Incentive Program), which provides free spay/neuter and rabies to residents of the six parishes earning under $2,100/month individually or $3,100/month as a couple, delivered through the clinic and monthly Voucher Days at community locations; and (3) a reduced-rate feral cat spay/neuter program ($33-$43) including ear-tipping and rabies. Surgical operations follow standardized ASPCA HQHVSN protocols, with specialized techniques (Miller's knot, pedicle tie, 5-knot suture), isoflurane gas anesthesia, and continuous patient monitoring. Booking is handled through an online self-serve scheduling platform (ClinicHQ) plus phone, with feral cat drop-offs accepted without appointment.

Robinson's Rescue is funded through a hybrid nonprofit model combining service fees, individual and corporate donations, grants (including a $400K capital campaign for facility expansion), signature fundraising events (Dogtoberfest, Fancy Feast, Best in Sheaux, Give for Good), and annual pet calendar sales through ~12 local retail partners. The clinic operates Monday-Thursday with a small staff (1-10 employees) supplemented by volunteers, and receives over 100 phone calls per day on average, indicating persistent demand against constrained capacity.

Name

Robinson's Rescue

Legal name

Robinson's Rescue

Website

https://robinsonsrescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Robinson's Rescue is a Shreveport, Louisiana-based nonprofit HQHVSN spay/neuter clinic serving pet owners across six Northwest Louisiana parishes via low-cost surgeries, a free SSNIP program for income-qualified residents, and a feral cat program, funded by donations, grants, and signature annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Spay/Neuter & High-Volume Sterilization Clinics (HLAMAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Low-cost spay neuter
• Pet overpopulation prevention
• Veterinary surgical clinic
• Feral cat management
• Animal welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Surgical Service Fees: Revenue from low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and optional add-on services (rabies vaccinations, microchips, E-collars, additional antibiotics, pregnancy terminations, hernia repairs). Fees range from $38 (male cat neuter) to $68 (female dog spay), with additional charges for larger animals, feral cat services at discounted rates ($33-$43), and optional add-ons. All services are pre-paid via credit card. As a nonprofit, fees are set to be affordable rather than profit-maximizing.
2. SSNIP Free Program (Subsidized Spay/Neuter Incentive Program): A free spay/neuter and rabies vaccination program for residents of six parishes earning $2,100/month or less (individuals) or $3,100/month or less (couples). This program is funded by grants and private donations, not by service fees, representing a cost center rather than a revenue stream.
3. Annual Calendar Sales: Sale of annual Robinson's Rescue pet calendars featuring local pet photos. Calendars are sold online and through approximately 12 local retail partners in Shreveport. Proceeds go directly to support the spay/neuter mission.
4. Donations and Grants: Robinson's Rescue is a nonprofit organization that relies on individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grant funding to supplement service fee revenue and fund the SSNIP free program. The organization participates in Give for Good (Community Foundation of North Louisiana) and accepts both monetary donations and in-kind donations of clinic supplies.
5. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated through signature fundraising events including Dogtoberfest (beer sales portion donated back), Fancy Feast gala dinners, and Best in Sheaux dog show ticket sales and sponsorships. These events also serve as community engagement and awareness channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Robinson's Rescue is a nonprofit, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) clinic based in Shreveport, Louisiana, performing cat and dog sterilization surgeries plus rabies vaccinations at prices significantly below standard veterinary rates. It operates a free SSNIP program for income-qualified residents of six Northwest Louisiana parishes and a reduced-rate feral cat program with trap rental, distributing services exclusively through its direct clinic, online self-serve scheduling, and monthly community Voucher Days.

Product overview

Robinson's Rescue operates as a low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter clinic offering three core service programs: a low-cost spay/neuter program for all pet owners, the SSNIP free program for low-income residents, and a Community Outreach Program. The organization also provides add-on services including rabies vaccinations, microchipping, and feral cat services. These programs work together to prevent pet overpopulation in Northwest Louisiana through affordable surgical services and community education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program High-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries for owned cats and dogs at fixed reduced prices ($38 male cat neuter, $48 female cat spay, $58 male dog neuter, $68 female dog spay, plus size-based surcharges for dogs 60+ lbs), available to any pet owner regardless of income or parish of residence.
• SSNIP (Subsidized Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) Free spay/neuter surgery and rabies vaccination for low-income residents of Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Sabine, or Webster Parish earning ≤$2,100/month individually or ≤$3,100/month as a couple. Funded by grants and private donations rather than service fees.
• Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Services Reduced-rate spay/neuter for feral cats brought in humane traps ($33 male neuter + rabies, $43 female spay + rabies, +$20 if pregnant), with AVMA-approved ear-tipping for identification and dissolvable sutures so no follow-up visit is needed.
• Rabies Vaccination Service Rabies vaccination administered at the time of surgery for $10 if the pet is not current; included free with the SSNIP program and with feral cat services.
• Microchipping Service Found Animals microchip implantation offered at time of surgery for $10 with free lifetime registration (no yearly fee).
• Humane Trap Rental Rental of humane traps for trapping feral cats, available for a $100 refundable deposit to support caregivers participating in the feral cat program.
• Community Outreach Program Participation in local animal wellness fairs and information events to educate residents about spay/neuter importance and distribute SSNIP program applications.
• Annual Pet Calendar Annual Robinson's Rescue pet calendar featuring local pet photos, sold online and through approximately 12 local Shreveport retail partners, with proceeds supporting the spay/neuter mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 spay/neuter surgeries performed since 2008, translating to millions of lives saved and millions fewer puppies and kittens born in Northwest Louisiana.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chef Dalia WillisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Award-winning Chef Dalia Willis was contracted to craft the five-course dinner for Fancy Feast 2026 (Red, White, and Mew). Her involvement as a celebrity chef adds prestige to the fundraising event and attracts attendees.
• Great Raft BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Great Raft Brewing hosts Robinson's Rescue's annual Dogtoberfest event on their premises. A portion of all beer sales during the event is donated back to Robinson's Rescue to support its mission. This is an ongoing venue partnership for a signature annual fundraising event that has been held for 14 years.
• Robinson Film CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025Robinson Film Center serves as the venue for Robinson's Rescue's annual Fancy Feast fundraising gala. The venue provides the physical space for the organization's five-course dinner event, hosting hundreds of guests. Robinson Film Center is both a venue partner and an in-kind donor providing event space at no or reduced cost.
• Chez Niema's by Chef Niema DiGraziaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025Award-winning Chef Niema DiGrazia of Chez Niema's catered the 5th annual Fancy Feast 2025, crafting a five-course dinner where each course was dedicated to a beloved feline. Chef DiGrazia donated culinary services for the fundraising event, contributing to its success.
• Community Foundation of North Louisiana (Give for Good)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Robinson's Rescue participates in Give for Good, an annual giving event organized by the Community Foundation of North Louisiana. The event includes a giving period with a 'Lagniappe Fund' providing bonus pool funds through matches and prizes that amplify donations. The Community Foundation also organizes the annual Give for Good Day event where Robinson's Rescue hosts an in-person celebration.
• Local Calendar Retail Partners (Shreveport, LA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2022Robinson's Rescue sells annual pet calendars through approximately 12 local retail partners in Shreveport, including Absolutley Abigail's, Akin's Nursery & Landscaping, Blossoms Fine Flowers & Gifts, Enchanted Garden, Ivy & Stone, Jolie Blonde Gifts, L.E. & Chalk, Learning Express, Lewis' Gifts, Simply Chic Boutique Shreveport, The Paper Tulip, and Well+Fed LA. These partners resell the calendars in-store, providing a distribution channel for the organization's fundraising merchandise.
• ASPCA Spay/Neuter AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2008Robinson's Rescue was founded as one of only 159 ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance clinics in the United States and the first of its kind in Louisiana. The ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance provides training, protocols, best practices, and potentially grant funding to member clinics. This affiliation provides operational credibility, access to proven protocols, and association with a major national animal welfare organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emancipet: Emancipet is a nonprofit low-cost and free veterinary services operator headquartered in Austin, TX, with multiple clinic locations across Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. It is one of the most direct comparables to Robinson's Rescue: a nonprofit HQHVSN-style model offering low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and basic preventive care to underserved pet owners, with a similar combination of paid services and free community programs.
• Spay & Neuter Kansas City (SNKC): SNKC is a Kansas City-based nonprofit operating a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic with a similar service model to Robinson's Rescue: HQHVSN surgical protocols, tiered pricing, free services for income-qualified pet owners, and feral cat TNR. It is one of the closest direct operational peers in the country.
• Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP): SNAP is a Houston-based nonprofit that operates low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter and preventive veterinary services for cats and dogs. It is a direct peer to Robinson's Rescue: nonprofit HQHVSN model, sliding-scale fees, feral cat TNR services, and donor-supported free programs serving pet owners in a multi-parish/regional catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends Animal Society operates a national network of no-kill animal sanctuaries and partners, runs national spay/neuter programs (including coalition building with regional clinics), and is one of the largest animal welfare nonprofits in the US. It is comparable as a broad incumbent in the same donor and policy space, with overlapping program emphasis on reducing shelter euthanasia.
• ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance: The ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance is Robinson's Rescue's parent affiliation network and one of the most established national spay/neuter operators, running HQHVSN training and protocols across 159 affiliated clinics. It is a broad incumbent that defines the operational standards Robinson's Rescue follows and is a major national funder and convener in the spay/neuter space.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): HSUS is the largest national animal welfare organization, with a broad portfolio including spay/neuter advocacy, direct grants to local clinics, and partnerships with HQHVSN operators. It is a broad incumbent that competes for donor dollars and policy attention in the same animal welfare and pet overpopulation space as Robinson's Rescue.

Regional players

• FixNation: FixNation is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit specializing in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services for feral cats, with a high-volume spay/neuter clinic and free services for colony caretakers. It is a regional player in the same nonprofit spay/neuter category with a more narrowly feral-focused service mix, providing a useful comparison for Robinson's Rescue's feral cat program.
• Humane Society of Louisiana (HSLA): The Humane Society of Louisiana is a statewide nonprofit animal welfare organization that runs and funds spay/neuter and rescue programs across Louisiana. It is a regional peer operating in the same state as Robinson's Rescue, with overlapping mission focus on pet overpopulation and subsidized veterinary services.

Others

• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): Petco Love is a national nonprofit that funds spay/neuter and adoption programs across the US, including grants to local low-cost clinics. It is an adjacent peer — not a direct operator — but a key funding partner category for Robinson's Rescue and a comparable organization competing for corporate and donor support in the same space.

Emerging players

• Maddie's Fund: Maddie's Fund is a national family foundation that funds community animal welfare programs, including direct grants to HQHVSN clinics (Robinson's Rescue received a $2,500 grant in 2022). It is comparable as a peer/funder hybrid — it both funds and operates demonstration programs, and represents the kind of institutional capital that Robinson's Rescue can tap for growth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/robinsons_rescue
• Xx.com/robinsonsrescue

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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