Animal buddies wanted and host families throughout the Netherlands

Not everyone has family or friends (ie an animal buddy) who can step in to help when the need arises. Especially if an owner is temporarily unable to care for their own animal, for example the elderly who are suddenly confronted with illness or other physical discomfort, which may cause them to be housebound for some time. They are rightly concerned when they cannot walk their dog, or are temporarily unable to provide another pet with the care it needs. There are many people with a small budget who cannot afford a walking service or care for a pet. Of course, they want their pet to continue to receive proper care. A helping hand from people in your own neighbourhood, a temporary animal buddy, can be very welcome. The daily activities that need support include walking a dog, or, for example, walking along when walking because someone has difficulty walking. Or, for example, help with cleaning the litter box, rabbit hutch or bird cage.

By registering animal buddies, the BVDD foundation tries to create a large coverage area in the Netherlands so that everyone can make use of an animal buddy if desired. Volunteers who register as a temporary buddy do so without any obligation and do not have any agreement with the BVDD foundation. The BVDD only mediates in the search for a care provider by providing the care recipient with the data of providers known to it.

For more information: bvdd.eu