Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo

What Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo does

Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (Stichting) operating since 1986 in the North Brabant region, providing 24/7 emergency animal ambulance response, an animal shelter with adoption services, and subsidized veterinary assistance. The organization serves residents and municipalities across Helmond, Laarbeek, Asten, Someren, and Gemert-Bakel, and combines emergency transport of injured or sick animals to veterinary clinics, temporary shelter and rehoming of found, abandoned, or surrendered animals (dogs, cats, kittens, and other species), and crematorium transport services. Its underlying operations are human- and volunteer-driven rather than technology-driven, with a core staff of four paid employees supported by approximately 125 volunteers, and a single physical facility at Grasbeemd 17, Helmond.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack. Recurring revenue derives from municipal service contracts with the five named municipalities, supplemented by donor-supported programs: "Vrienden van de dierenambulance" memberships at €25/year or €5/month, animal and crate sponsorships at €100-250/year, and one-off donations (€9.95, €19.95, €29.95 suggested tiers). Transactional revenue comes from adoption fees (dogs €208, cats €140 if chipped/neutered/vaccinated, with add-on costs for chipping €20.50, vaccinations €64-112, sterilization €67.50-133), transport fees (€39.50 within service area, €49.50 outside), and surrender fees. The HDAM (Helmondse Dierenhulp Aan Minima) scheme provides veterinary vouchers covering 100% of first consultation and chipping plus up to €300 in medical assistance (50% covered) for low-income Helmond residents, administered through four named partner clinics (Evidensia, De Eenhoorn, De Dierenarts Deurne, Anicura ZuidOost). Distribution is direct via a 24/7 emergency phone line (0492-513971), appointment-only shelter visits, and referrals through municipal websites, local veterinary clinics, Facebook, and a community magazine.

The foundation holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status since January 1, 2008 (RSIN 801574110) and is recognized as a Dierenlot Beneficiant. Its go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered directly through emergency response, scheduled shelter visits by appointment, and community outreach via local veterinarians and municipalities. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API offering; the digital surface consists of a WordPress website and a Facebook page.

Name

Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo

Legal name

Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo

Website

https://dierenambulancehelmond.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo is a Dutch nonprofit foundation operating since 1986 in North Brabant, providing 24/7 animal ambulance, shelter, and adoption services to residents of Helmond, Laarbeek, Asten, Someren, and Gemert-Bakel, funded by municipal contracts, donations, and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Animal ambulance services
• Animal shelter services
• Animal rescue operations
• Veterinary transport services
• Animal adoption services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond, North Brabant

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal contracts: Contractual payments from municipalities (Helmond, Laarbeek, Asten, Someren, Gemert-Bakel) for animal ambulance and first response services
2. Adoption fees: Fees from animal adoptions - dogs €208 if chipped/neutered/vaccinated, cats €140 if chipped/neutered/vaccinated
3. Donations and sponsorships: Donations from individuals, 'Vrienden van de dierenambulance' membership at €25/year or €5/month, animal/crate sponsorship at €100-250/year
4. Transport fees: Fees for animal transport within and outside service area: €39.50 within, €49.50 outside
5. Surrender fees: Fees for surrendering animals - dogs €208, cats €140 if documentation complete, plus additional fees for vaccinations and procedures

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo is a Dutch non-profit foundation that provides 24/7 emergency animal ambulance response, transport of sick/injured/deceased pets to veterinarians and crematoriums, and an animal shelter offering temporary housing and adoption services for found, abandoned, and surrendered animals across five municipalities in North Brabant. It also runs the HDAM financial assistance scheme for low-income pet owners, TNR feral cat programs, and periodic reduced-cost spay/neuter and microchipping campaigns.

Product overview

Stichting Dierenambulance & Dierenasiel Helmond eo is a nonprofit animal welfare organization providing animal ambulance and shelter services in the Helmond region. The organization operates as a unified service combining emergency animal ambulance operations (available 24/7), animal shelter and adoption services, and social support programs including the HDAM financial assistance scheme for low-income pet owners. Additional offerings include reduced-cost spay/neuter and chipping campaigns, feral cat TNR programs, and transport services to veterinarians and crematoriums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dierenambulance (Animal Ambulance) 24/7 emergency animal ambulance service that picks up injured and sick animals, provides first aid, and transports them to veterinarians or to the crematorium. Available to residents of Helmond, Laarbeek, Asten, Someren, and Gemert-Bakel.
• Dierenasiel (Animal Shelter) Animal shelter providing temporary housing, care, and adoption services for found, abandoned, or surrendered dogs, cats, kittens, and other animals. Visits by appointment only.
• HDAM-regeling (Helmondse Dierenhulp Aan Minima) Financial assistance scheme for low-income residents of Helmond providing 100% reimbursement of the first veterinary consultation and chipping, plus up to €300 for medical costs (50% covered) for sick or injured pets.
• Castratie en Chipactie Periodic reduced-cost spay/neuter and microchipping campaign for cats and dogs, available to residents of Helmond municipality at discounted action prices.
• Vangkooi Plaatsing (Trap Program) Feral cat TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program providing placement of humane traps to manage stray cat populations in the service area.
• Vervoer naar Dierenarts/Crematorium Paid transport service for sick or injured personal pets to veterinarians and for deceased pets to the crematorium, ensuring a dignified farewell. Within service area €39.50, outside service area €49.50.

Quantifiable outcome

• Animals receive first aid, veterinary care, and are rehomed or released

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DierenlotcoreOthersRecognized as Dierenlot Beneficiant, receiving support from the national animal welfare organization
• Evidensia Dier en Dokter HelmondcoreOthersParticipating veterinary clinic in HDAM (Helmondse Dierenhulp Aan Minima) scheme for low-income residents
• Gezelschapsdierenkliniek De Eenhoorn HelmondcoreOthersParticipating veterinary clinic in HDAM scheme - location in Asten for castration campaigns
• De Dierenarts DeurnecoreOthersParticipating veterinary clinic in HDAM scheme for subsidized pet care
• Anicura ZuidOost dierenartspraktijkenminorOthersParticipating veterinary clinic group in HDAM scheme
• Municipalities (Helmond, Laarbeek, Asten, Someren, Gemert-Bakel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractual agreements for animal control and welfare services with 5 municipalities in the region

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookdierenambulancehelmond.nl/facebook-da
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-dierenambulance-&-dierenasiel-helmond-eo

Compliance2 records

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