WHO WE ARE

‘Dierenambulance Den Haag’ (The Hague’s animal rescue service) was founded in 1972, and is the oldest animal rescue service in The Netherlands. We have a professional animal clinic, 15 paid employees, 5 fully equipped animal ambulances (1 with 4-wheel drive), a boat and a trailer. Our animal clinic and sanctuary is in a unique country estate called Oosterbeek, in Wassenaar, close to The Hague city centre.

WHAT DO WE DO

We give help to animals in distress – whether they are trapped, wounded, sick, deserted or neglected. Our Rescue Teams react swiftly to aid all animals in distress – cats, dogs, runaway horses, even a whale washed ashore…. our teams face new challenges all the time. We help over 15,000 animals every year! Animals that need medical care are given first aid and taken to the nearest vet. If necessary, we then transfer them to our own hospital and continue the treatment there. Sometimes animals need specialized treatment that we cannot offer, so we cooperate with many organisations that can deal with these cases. We try to return the animals to their owners as soon as they are well, but, unfortunately, in 70% of the cases we cannot trace the owners, and then we try to find them new homes. Wild animals such as birds and rabbits are returned to their natural surroundings.

INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM

If any (environmental) disaster might occur, the IART is standby to render assistance, not only in the Netherlands but wherever in Europe. A team professionals, using a completely equipped trailer, boat with outboard motor, aggregates, benches, tents and all materials that might be necessary for dealing with whatever calamity (think of dumping of oil and waste materials, flood, or the firework disaster that struck Enschede a couple of years ago). The Team can leave home base within an hour to lean a helping hand wherever this is needed. Disasters not only hit human beings, they hit animals as well!

WHEN DO WE DO IT? Our animal help service is provided day and night – 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. We are at your service all the time. Not just for emergencies, but also if you lack transport when your pet has to go to the vet, or if it has died and you don’t know what to do, you only have to call, and we will be there to give assistance. Maybe you just want to find a nice pet? We regularly have dogs and cats, but also guinea pigs, ferrets, chickens are looking for good homes. Phone the clinic and come and see our friends….

WE GIVE HELP, BUT ALSO NEED HELP!

Dierenambulance is a private foundation, but runs very much along the lines of a commercial enterprise. Anyone can ask for our help – but in some cases we have to ask you for a small fee…. We do not have any form of subsidy, and our main support comes from the donations of our members and supporters, who have kept us going for 30 years….

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

You can support us in many ways – Become an ‘Official Donor’ – all financial contributions are welcome –there is no set amount! -  Sponsor or adopt animals -  Advertise in our regular magazine – You can even grant us a legacy – make Dierenambulance one of your heirs, and this can give fiscal benefits as well! In short, there are many possibilities. If you are interested, please contact us and we will be happy to tell you all about it!

PLEASE HELP US HELP THE ANIMALS?