Victor, born and raised in rural East Netherlands, grew up surrounded by pets, leading him to pursue a career in veterinary science. After studying at the University of Utrecht, he gained experience in various clinics before joining a medium-sized mixed veterinary clinic. This clinic later specialized, and Victor, along with a colleague, continued as a companion animal clinic, creating a highly skilled team known for its high standards and happy outcomes for pets and their owners. Several years ago, Victor sold his share of the clinic to work independently. In 2013, during his first visit to Greece, he was struck by the large number of stray cats and dogs. Motivated to help, he worked in various locations in Greece before founding a neutering and spaying project on Samos in 2018 with local volunteers. This project also included educational programs for children in schools and expanded to the nearby island of Icaria. Victor advocates for a combination of spaying, neutering, and education to reduce stray populations, emphasizing the importance of local involvement and proper pet registration. To amplify his impact, Victor joined Heidi’s initiative to help reduce the number of strays worldwide.