Stichting Haags Dierencentrum

What Stichting Haags Dierencentrum does

Stichting Haags Dierencentrum is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) operating an animal shelter from a single facility at Lozerlaan 595, 2544 MC Den Haag, Netherlands. Founded in 1879, the organization intakes, medically treats, and rehomes dogs and cats for the regional public, supported by an in-house veterinary clinic that handles vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter, and dental care. Service delivery is direct-to-consumer: prospective adopters discover animals through the website, social media, and newsletter, submit inquiry forms, and visit the shelter by appointment for a meet-and-greet and matching process. Complementary programs include foster care (Pleegopvang) for vulnerable kittens, a volunteer program, guided tours (rondleidingen), and community programs (Kids Club, Seniorenclub, corporate ambassador / Wall of Friends).

The underlying technology is a WordPress website built with the Elementor page builder, featuring individual animal profile pages, adoption inquiry forms, multilingual support (Dutch and English), and email newsletter integration via eepurl.com. There is no proprietary platform, mobile app, or disclosed AI/ML capability. The organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) certification from the Dutch Tax Administration, making donations tax-deductible, and is affiliated with NFDO, the Dutch Federation of Animal Shelter Organizations.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) adoption fees for rehomed dogs and cats (not publicly disclosed), (2) donations — both one-time and recurring, including targeted campaigns such as the Kitten Campaign 2026 (€25 per kitten) and the Sociaal Medisch Fonds 2025 for special medical cases, and (3) in-kind volunteer and foster support that reduces operational costs. The organization also accepts legacy/bequests. Headcount is 11–50 employees, and the brand carries a 4.4-star Google rating across 644 reviews, with 16+ pages of published adoption success stories. Geographic scope is regional, focused on The Hague.

Name

Stichting Haags Dierencentrum

Legal name

Stichting Haags Dierencentrum

Website

https://haagsdierencentrum.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Haags Dierencentrum is a Dutch non-profit animal shelter founded in 1879 in The Hague, rehoming dogs and cats through adoption, foster care, and an in-house veterinary clinic for the regional public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Animal welfare
• Veterinary clinic services
• Animal rescue care

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption fees: Fee-based rehoming of shelter animals (dogs and cats) to adoptive families. Prospective adopters submit inquiry forms, are matched with suitable animals, and pay adoption fees.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals and corporate partners. The organization runs targeted donation campaigns such as the Kitten Campaign (€25 contribution). Donors can contribute via the website.
3. Volunteer and foster programs: Volunteers and foster parents provide in-kind support (care, food, foster homes) that reduces operational costs and enables the shelter to serve more animals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The foundation shelters, medically treats and rehomes dogs and cats from a single facility in Den Haag, supported by an in-house veterinary clinic. Companion services include foster care (particularly for kittens), a volunteer program, fundraising campaigns (Kitten Campaign, Social Medical Fund), and community engagement programs (Kids Club, Seniorenclub, guided tours, ambassador network). Operations are funded primarily through adoption fees and donations under ANBI tax-deductible status.

Product overview

Stichting Haags Dierencentrum is a non-profit animal shelter organization offering a unified portfolio of animal welfare services centered on shelter, adoption, and care for dogs and cats. The core offerings include dog and cat adoption services with matching processes, complemented by foster care, volunteer programs, and an in-house veterinary clinic. The organization runs periodic campaigns such as the Kitten Campaign and Social Medical Fund for specific care needs. Community engagement programs include Kids Club, Seniorenclub, and guided tours. Support services include donation options, ambassador programs, and a newsletter. All services operate from their single shelter facility in Den Haag, with no separate product modules or platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Services
• Cat Adoption Services
• Foster Care (Pleegopvang)
• Volunteer Program
• In-House Veterinary Clinic
• Kitten Campaign (Kittencampagne)
• Social Medical Fund (Sociaal Medisch Fonds)
• Kids Club
• Seniorenclub
• Guided Tours (Rondleidingen)
• Animail Newsletter
• Donation Services
• Ambassador Programs

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NFDO (Nederlandse Federatie van Dierenopvang Organisaties)coreOthersAffiliation with the Dutch Federation of Animal Shelter Organizations (NFDO). The NFDO logo is displayed on the organization's website footer alongside ANBI certification, indicating formal membership and alignment with national shelter standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RSPCA: The RSPCA is the UK's largest animal welfare charity operating shelters and providing veterinary care. It is comparable as a broad incumbent peer offering the same combination of shelter operations, adoption services, veterinary aid, and advocacy that Haags Dierencentrum provides at a regional level.
• Dierenbescherming: Dierenbescherming is the largest Dutch animal welfare organization operating animal shelters nationwide. It is broadly comparable as a peer organization providing companion animal rescue, adoption, and welfare advocacy, but at a much larger national scale than Haags Dierencentrum's regional focus.
• Stichting Vier Voeters: Vier Voeters (Four Paws) is an international animal welfare organization active in the Netherlands focused on companion animal welfare. It is a broad incumbent peer offering overlapping shelter, advocacy, and veterinary aid services across multiple countries.
• ASPCA: The ASPCA is one of the largest US animal welfare organizations providing shelter, adoption, and veterinary services. It is comparable as a broad incumbent peer with a similar integrated service model spanning rescue, adoption, veterinary care, and donor-funded operations.

Regional players

• Dierenambulance Den Haag: Dierenambulance Den Haag provides animal rescue and transport services in the same The Hague region. It is comparable as a regional animal welfare peer that often works alongside shelters like Haags Dierencentrum for animal intake and emergency response.

Others

• Sterkliniek Dierenartsen: Sterkliniek is a Dutch network of veterinary clinics providing companion animal medical services. It is an adjacent peer comparable through the veterinary clinical services offered by Haags Dierencentrum's in-house clinic, though it operates in the for-profit veterinary care market.

Direct peers

• Stichting Hulp voor Huisdieren: Stichting Hulp voor Huisdieren is a Dutch foundation supporting companion animal welfare through financial and practical assistance. It is a direct peer in the Dutch nonprofit animal welfare ecosystem with overlapping fundraising and donor-driven support models.
• Stichting Dierenlot: Stichting Dierenlot is a Dutch foundation funding animal welfare and shelter operations across the Netherlands. It is a direct peer in the nonprofit animal shelter funding and advocacy space, sharing donor-driven revenue models and shelter support activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@milogluey
• Facebookfacebook.com/haagsdierencentrum
• Instagraminstagram.com/haagsdierencentrum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-haags-dierencentrum

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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