Dierenambulance Nederrijn

What Dierenambulance Nederrijn does

Dierenambulance Nederrijn (legal entity: Stichting Dierenzorg Nederrijn) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1986 and headquartered in Heelsum, Gelderland. It operates 24/7 animal rescue, transport, and reunification services across five municipalities — Ede, Renkum, Rhenen, Veenendaal, and Wageningen — under statutory municipal contracts that constitute its core recurring revenue base. The organization runs three animal ambulances and one animal transport vehicle, supported by a paid coordination team of three and more than 100 trained volunteers functioning as drivers, co-drivers, dispatchers, and on-call officers.

Its service portfolio combines emergency animal rescue, scheduled Dierentaxi transport (€45 base fare within the service region, with surcharges for trips to crematoriums and veterinary clinics in Amersfoort, Arnhem, Utrecht, Lienden, Amerongen, Apeldoorn, and Uden), home cat microchipping (€25 per cat including registration), and temporary shelter for wild animals before transfer to permanent rehabilitation centers. It also delivers lost-and-found pet support through chip scanning and a 14-day owner-claim process.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: subscription-style municipal contracts, recurring donations and ANBI-registered gift instruments, VriendenLoterij linked-ticket revenue (€85 per linked ticket annually with a 40% minimum allocation), per-kilogram clothing container compensation, transaction-based Dierentaxi and microchipping fees, multi-tier vehicle and general corporate sponsorships (15+ and 10+ sponsors respectively), legacies and bequests, and ancillary equipment rental and disposal fees. Marketing is community-led via a quarterly magazine for donors above €30/year, schools outreach, neighborhood social channels, branded clothing containers, and the 40th-anniversary jubilee campaign in 2026. The technology stack is limited to a digital ride registration system; there are no AI, API, or app products. The organization holds CBF Erkend Goed Doel (since April 2022) and ANBI certifications.

Name

Dierenambulance Nederrijn

Legal name

Stichting Dierenzorg Nederrijn

Website

https://dierenambulancenederrijn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dierenambulance Nederrijn is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating 24/7 animal rescue, ambulance, and pet transport services for five municipalities in Gelderland, funded by municipal contracts, donations, and sponsorships, and delivered by a small paid team and over 100 trained volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

akta.pro primary industry

Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet transport services
• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Municipal animal welfare
• Pet microchipping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Heelsum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal contracts: Contracts with the municipalities of Ede, Renkum, Rhenen, Veenendaal, and Wageningen for the execution of statutory municipal animal rescue tasks. This is a recurring contracted revenue stream from government entities.
2. Donations and contributions: Donations from sympathizers, donors (annual contributions), and supporters. Donors above €30 per year receive the quarterly magazine. This is an ongoing revenue stream.
3. Subsidies and grants: Subsidies and donations from government and private sources, including the VriendenLoterij partnership (€85 per linked lottery ticket annually).
4. Dierentaxi service fees: Transportation fees charged to pet owners for Dierentaxi services (non-emergency transport). Basic ride price is €45.00. This is a usage-based transaction revenue.
5. Pet chipping service: Home chipping service for cats at €25 per cat including registration. Revenue from individual pet owners.
6. Sponsorships and corporate partnerships: Financial contributions from corporate sponsors, including sponsors on vehicles, other sponsors, and businesses. Multiple sponsorship tiers are offered.
7. Clothing collection containers: Revenue from clothing collection containers placed throughout the service area. Per kilo compensation is received for collected clothing, which directly supports animal rescue operations.
8. Legacies and bequests: Inheritances, legacies (legaten), and bequests (erfstellingen) from individuals who include the organization in their will. As an ANBI, no inheritance tax is due on bequests.
9. Other income: Gifts, inheritances, and all other revenues including material rental (€10/week + €25 deposit) and disposal fees for deceased pets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dierenambulance Nederrijn is a non-profit foundation that operates 24/7 emergency animal rescue, scheduled pet transport (Dierentaxi), home microchipping, wildlife temporary shelter, and lost/found pet reunification services for five Dutch municipalities (Ede, Renkum, Rhenen, Veenendaal, Wageningen). It executes statutory municipal animal rescue duties under government contracts and provides supplementary paid services to individual pet owners. The organization is funded through donations, municipal contracts, sponsorships, lottery partnerships, and ancillary service fees.

Product overview

Dierenambulance Nederrijn is a nonprofit animal rescue organization operating a unified service platform centered on its core animal ambulance (24/7 emergency response) and pet taxi transport service. These are supplemented by add-on services including home microchipping, wildlife temporary shelter, general pet assistance, a quarterly magazine for donors, and citizen advisory guides. The organization operates exclusively in five Dutch municipalities (Ede, Renkum, Rhenen, Veenendaal, Wageningen) and is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new ambulance launched in March 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Ambulance (24/7 Emergency Rescue) 24/7 emergency animal rescue service operating in the municipalities of Ede, Renkum, Rhenen, Veenendaal, and Wageningen, responding to injured animals and transporting them to veterinarians or shelters. Provided under municipal contracts; free of charge for unowned animals.
• Dierentaxi (Pet Taxi) Pet transport service for safe and careful transportation of pets to veterinary clinics, groomers, airports, crematoriums, or during relocations. Covers municipalities Ede, Veenendaal, Renkum, Rhenen, and Wageningen with extended routes to crematoriums and vet clinics in Amersfoort, Arnhem, Utrecht, Lienden, Amerongen, Apeldoorn, and Uden. Base price €45.00, including 21% VAT.
• Home Microchipping Service (Chippen) Home microchipping service for cats at €25 per cat including registration. Booked by phone; a mobile service visits the pet owner's home. Multiple cats from the same household or neighboring households can be chipped without additional travel costs.
• Wildlife and Bird Rescue (Wild en Vogels) Temporary shelter and care for wild animals and birds in distress, with a maximum 12-hour holding period before transfer to specialized permanent rescue centers. No charge for wildlife rescue notifications. Provided free of charge to members of the public who find injured or orphaned wild animals.
• Pet Care and Lost-and-Found Service (Huisdieren) Assistance with lost, found, or injured pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other domestic animals. Includes chip reading, owner reunification, and temporary shelter with a 14-day owner claim period.
• Assistance Services (Assistentie) Cooperation with emergency services for animal rescue operations, general assistance for pets stuck in trees or needing help, and capture cage placement for difficult situations.
• Deceased Pet Disposal Service Disposal of deceased pets at fixed rates: €15.00 for pets up to 25 kg and €25.00 for pets 25 kg and above. Available to pet owners in the service region.
• Pet Crematorium Transport Service Transport of deceased pets to partner crematoriums at fixed rates: Dierencrematorium Grebbehof €45.00, Dierencrematorium Apeldoorn €60.00, Dierencrematorium Kolleweidehof €109.00, and Dierenuitvaartcentrum Uden €116.00. Booked via phone, paid by cash, PIN, or invoice.
• Equipment Rental Service Material rental at €10.00 per week plus a €25.00 deposit. Picking up or delivering material within the region costs the basic Dierentaxi ride price.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 animal-related reports handled per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

48 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente EdecoreOthersMunicipal government contract for statutory animal rescue and stray animal management within Ede municipality.
• Gemeente RenkumcoreOthersMunicipal government contract for statutory animal rescue and stray animal management within Renkum municipality.
• Gemeente RhenencoreOthersMunicipal government contract for statutory animal rescue and stray animal management within Rhenen municipality.
• Gemeente VeenendaalcoreOthersMunicipal government contract for statutory animal rescue and stray animal management within Veenendaal municipality.
• Gemeente WageningencoreOthersMunicipal government contract for statutory animal rescue and stray animal management within Wageningen municipality.
• VriendenLoterijcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial good cause partner of the VriendenLoterij lottery. Lottery participants can link their tickets to the organization. The foundation receives €85 per linked ticket annually. Minimum 40% of each linked ticket revenue goes to the organization. Registration code: 21848.
• MIT Wageningen / MOLminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Ernst Kleijn MakelaarsminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Maxi ZoominorOthersCorporate sponsor (pet supplies retailer) with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Administratiekantoor KochminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• KolleweidenhofminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle. Also a partner crematorium for deceased pet transport (€109.00).
• Rinie ter Haar (YouTube)minorOthersVideo sponsor (YouTube content creator) with logo on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• VDH DierenverblijvenminorOthersCorporate sponsor (animal housing/shelters) with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Trimsalon a CompagnerminorOthersCorporate sponsor (pet grooming salon) with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Vonk BVminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• De WagenrenkminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• De MuseumwinkelminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Thomas StofzuigersminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Bosweide DierenartsenminorOthersCorporate sponsor (veterinary practice) with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• PromoCompanyminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Eerlijk DierenvoerminorOthersCorporate sponsor (pet food brand) with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Pels BrandpreventieminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Schade Herstel Midden NederlandminorOthersCorporate sponsor (damage repair) with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Industrial CleaningminorOthersCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on the animal ambulance vehicle.
• Easy StucminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Sanderse SystemsminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Atelier Albert ZuckminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Woon en Tuinwinkel LoenenminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Veldsink AdviesminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Wassingmaat b.v.minorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Stichting DierenlotminorOthersCorporate sponsor / animal welfare foundation partner.
• De BroekhorstminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• DNB GroepminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• In SummaminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Mabo BoomkwekerijenminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization (tree nursery).
• Improve FysiotherapieminorOthersGeneral corporate sponsor of the organization.
• Dierencrematorium GrebbehofminorOthersPartner crematorium for deceased pet transport. Fixed rate of €45.00 for transport to this facility.
• Dierencrematorium ApeldoornminorOthersPartner crematorium for deceased pet transport. Fixed rate of €60.00 for transport to this facility.
• Dierenuitvaartcentrum UdenminorOthersPartner crematorium for deceased pet transport. Fixed rate of €116.00 for transport to this facility.
• Dierenziekenhuis Evidensia ArnhemminorOthersPartner veterinary hospital. Surcharge of €57.00 for Dierentaxi transport to this facility outside the regular service area.
• DBCA AmersfoortminorOthersPartner veterinary clinic. Surcharge of €75.00 for Dierentaxi transport to this facility outside the regular service area.
• Dierenasiel De Hazenberg AmerongenminorOthersPartner animal shelter. Surcharge of €53.00 for transport to this shelter outside the regular service area.
• Faculteit Diergeneeskunde UtrechtminorOthersPartner veterinary faculty. Surcharge of €80.00 for Dierentaxi transport to this facility outside the regular service area.
• Dierenkliniek Lingehoeve LiendenminorOthersPartner veterinary clinic. Surcharge of €50.00 for Dierentaxi transport to this clinic outside the regular service area.
• Dierenbeschermingscentrum AmersfoortminorOthersPartner animal shelter for lost pet inquiries. Referenced in the 'Vermist en gevonden' page as a location to check for missing pets.
• Stichting Honden Zoekgroep Gelderse ValleiminorOthersPartner search organization for missing dogs. Referenced on the 'Vermist en gevonden' page as a support resource for dog owners.
• Zoekteam Midden-NederlandminorOthersPartner search team for missing animals. Referenced on the 'Vermist en gevonden' page as a resource for locating missing pets.
• Nikki IJsendoornminorOthersPhotographer and artist providing prizes (pet photoshoot and hand-drawn pet portrait) for the 40th anniversary prize draw. Works through IJsendoorn photography and IJsendoorn creations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dierenambulance Den Haag: Animal ambulance service for The Hague region providing 24/7 emergency animal rescue and pet transport. Directly comparable operating model, geographic regional focus, and municipal contracting structure.
• Dierenambulance Amsterdam: Regional animal ambulance service operating 24/7 emergency rescue, pet transport, and stray animal services across Amsterdam municipalities. Directly comparable operating model (volunteer-driven nonprofit animal ambulance with municipal contracts) serving a different but equivalent Dutch regional footprint.
• Dierenambulance Utrecht: Regional animal ambulance service for the Utrecht province providing emergency animal rescue and transport. Closely comparable in service mix (ambulance + taxi), Dutch regional structure, and nonprofit operating model.
• Dierenambulance Brabant: Animal ambulance serving the Brabant region with emergency rescue and pet transport. Directly comparable as a Dutch regional nonprofit animal ambulance service with similar municipal contract relationships.
• Dierenambulance Rotterdam: Regional animal ambulance service for the Rotterdam area providing 24/7 animal rescue and transport. Comparable service offering, geographic regional focus, and Dutch municipal contracting model.

Broad incumbents

• Dierenbescherming: Largest national animal welfare organization in the Netherlands operating shelters, lobbying, and welfare programs. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in Dutch animal welfare, though broader in scope than Dierenambulance Nederrijn's rescue/transport niche.
• Stichting Dierenlot: National Dutch animal welfare foundation that distributes funds to local animal welfare organizations and operates emergency response grants. Comparable in mission and funding model, but operates as a national umbrella rather than a service-delivery operator.

Regional players

• Stichting Vogelpop: Specialized Dutch bird and wildlife rescue foundation. Comparable in handling wildlife rescue (a service Dierenambulance Nederrijn provides with its 12-hour temporary shelter), but focused specifically on avian species rather than companion animals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dierenambulancenederrijn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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