De Poezenboot (The Cat Boat) in Amsterdam is a unique spot for cat lovers. It's a floating animal…read moreshelter located on a houseboat along the city's canals. The boat provides a safe haven for stray and abandoned cats, offering them a peaceful environment to roam and find new homes. We were not able to book a time since it was full; luckily we heard that there was an adoption event going on and were able to visit.

What a sweet place to visit if you love cats. I got the feeling they really care for the cats that…read morelive there full time and do a good job of getting others rehoused. They do except donations.

This is a wonderful Veterinarian - animal doctor. "Dieren" means "animals" in Dutch. It took me a…read morelittle longer to find them online searching for the English term, "veterinarian". They were very friendly and helpful to me and my two doggies. The doctor is excellent and very caring. He spent so much time with Amos and Kendall I was worried about the next appointment after mine. Turns out, they cleared plenty of time for us - not like at home! His exam room is very spacious and bright with windows. It even has a view of the canal! Very nice office with everything you need - they also test the blood right there while you are with the doctor. The prices are reasonable. Great for expats! Super safe location off of a major road but tucked behind a restaurant and fire department. Double doors to enter so animals can't escape by accident.

After recently adopting a great dog from the Amsterdam Animal Shelter, I made an appointment with…read morethe Dierendokters here in Amsterdam for a 'get to know each other' visit before Bobbie had any real problems or emergencies. As an expat living in Amsterdam for many years, I was immediately impressed with the friendly warm - and very professional - service and advice we got on his very first visit. Carline was great in explaining everything to me in English and Dr. Jochem de Jong was very professional, patient and kind with Bobbie. I highly recommend this vet to anyone that values professionalism and friendliness. These people clearly care very much about animals, and their owners!

Very nice and friendly people, I went there to adopt a cat but unfortunately I didn't find the cat…read morethat suites my needs but the reason is they just opened after long break so no more cats available. You'll give you a form (English or Dutch) to fill before adoption and based on that form they will advise you with the suitable cat.