You can adopt a dog in several places depending on your location and preferences: In the Netherlands:
- Local animal shelters (dierenasiels) in most cities offer dogs for adoption. Examples include:
- DOA (Dierenopvang Amsterdam) in Amsterdam
- Dierenasiel Utrecht in Utrecht
- Dierentehuis Stevenshage in Leiden
- Animal’s Faith in Maastricht
- Stichting IFAW and Stichting Haags Dierencentrum in Den Haag
- Dierenasiel Zuidwolde in Zuidwolde
- Websites and organizations that facilitate adoption across the Netherlands:
- Verhuisdieren.nl matches pets with people seeking second chances and avoids pet trade.
- Ikzoekbaas.nl lists animals from shelters nationwide.
- Stichting Care 4 Shelter Dogs focuses on senior dogs.
- Shelters usually have a selection process and may not always have many animals available, so frequent checking is advised
Internationally:
- Soi Dog Foundation rescues dogs from dire conditions, mainly in Thailand, and arranges international adoptions with full support including paperwork and transport. They do not charge adoption fees but adopters cover travel-related costs. They also provide lifelong adoption support
Additional resources:
- Petfinder is a global platform to search for adoptable dogs and other pets near you
When adopting, it’s recommended to choose reputable shelters or organizations that provide proper care and support, ensuring a good match for both the dog and adopter
. In summary, to adopt a dog, you can visit local shelters in your city, use national websites like Verhuisdieren.nl or Ikzoekbaas.nl in the Netherlands, or consider international organizations like Soi Dog Foundation if you are open to adopting abroad.
