Pet boarding in the Netherlands

What does a good boarding place offer?

• Clean, spacious pens or rooms and outdoor space for dogs.
• A quiet, separate area for cats.
• Regular walks and play time.
• Room for their own food, medication and a familiar blanket.
• A regular vet in case anything happens.

Which vaccinations are needed?

Almost every boarding place asks for up-to-date vaccination records, and for dogs usually a kennel cough vaccination too. Check well in advance, as some vaccinations must be given a few weeks before the stay.

How to book boarding on Petovia

• Search your area and choose "Boarding".
• Compare places by accommodation, price, distance and rating.
• Choose your dates and your pet, and confirm your booking online.

Tip: book early

Boarding places fill up quickly during school holidays and around Christmas. For a first stay, book a trial night too, so your pet already knows the place.

Book early

In the summer holidays, around Christmas and in other school holidays, many boarding places are full weeks in advance. Book early for those periods and, if you can, arrange a visit first. Many places offer a trial night, so your pet already knows the place when you actually leave.

What a boarding place asks of you

• A vaccination record with up-to-date vaccinations. For dogs, most places also ask for a kennel cough vaccination, given a few weeks before the stay.
• Flea and worm treatment shortly before the stay.
• Information about food, medication, health and behaviour.
• A phone number where you or someone else can be reached, and your own vet's details.

Bring your pet's usual food, so they don't have to get used to new food on top of everything else. A blanket or toy that smells of home helps many pets settle in faster.

Boarding or a pet sitter at home?

A boarding place has staff, space and set routines, and is set up for pets staying several days. A sitter at home suits pets that cope badly with change, such as many cats. If you're unsure, think about what your pet is used to and how they react to new places.