Dagopvang Zaanstad

Over: Hi, I’m Harika!
I have been a proud dog owner for over 12 years, and caring for dogs has always been a big part of my life. For the past 5–6 years, I have also looked after dogs for friends, family, and people in my community.
I genuinely enjoy spending time with dogs and understand that every dog has its own personality, needs, and routine. I pay close attention to their body language and behavior so they feel safe, relaxed, and understood. Whether your dog is energetic and loves long walks or prefers a slower pace and lots of cuddles, I’m happy to adapt to what makes them comfortable.
I love being outdoors, so long walks, playtime, and keeping dogs mentally stimulated are something I truly enjoy. Your dog’s safety and well-being will always be my top priority. I will treat your dog with the same love, patience, and care that I give my own.
I am reliable, calm, responsible, and communicative. You can expect regular updates, photos, and messages, so you always know how your furry friend is doing while you’re away.
I know how much trust it takes to leave your dog with someone else, and my goal is to make both you and your dog feel completely comfortable. I look forward to meeting you and your four-legged family member! Since I’m currently not working, I have a lot of time and flexibility to dedicate to pets. I enjoy having animals around and I’m happy to adapt my day to their routine and needs. A typical day for me is quite relaxed. I usually start my morning with a walk, and I’m happy to take a dog with me for a longer walk if they enjoy it. During the day, I spend a lot of time at home, so pets wouldn’t be left alone for long periods. I enjoy playing with them, giving them attention and making sure they feel comfortable and safe. I’m also very happy to look after cats. I understand that every pet has a different personality and routine, so I always try to follow the owner’s instructions and give each animal the care and attention they are used to. I’m flexible with my time and can adapt to different routines, whether a pet needs walks, company, playtime or simply someone around while their owners are away. Pets are welcome throughout my home and are free to move around and feel comfortable. I don’t have a garden, but I do have a balcony. They can relax wherever they like, and I also have a cozy little corner for them to sleep and rest. Of course, they can also find their own favorite spot in the house. 😊

Over: “I love animals and I am a responsible, caring and calm person who truly enjoys taking good care of dogs. I am punctual, trustworthy and always focused on making sure every pet feels safe and happy. I am new to professional pet sitting, but I have personal experience taking care of dogs from family and friends. This has taught me to be patient, attentive and responsible. I also have a small dog at home. She is friendly, calm and fully vaccinated, which has helped me better understand dogs and their needs. I am very used to living with pets and I always follow the owner’s instructions carefully to provide the best care possible. I enjoy long walks, playing, and spending time with dogs. I am available in Zaandam and Amsterdam and I am motivated to learn and grow while providing loving and reliable care.” I am a student and I study English for about three hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. After my classes, I am fully available and flexible for pet care during the rest of the day and week. I enjoy spending time with animals and can easily include walks and care in my daily routine. I always prioritize the safety and well-being of every pet. At home, I have a friendly dog, and I am used to caring for animals responsibly. My house has a garden, but it is not fenced, so I only allow outdoor time under supervision or I go for regular walks instead. I always follow the owner’s instructions carefully and make sure pets feel safe, comfortable and supervised at all times. I enjoy taking dogs on walks and providing them with attention, exercise and care.

“So lovely, Daisy was sooo happy to stay :)”

Meg H.

“We were quite nervous about leaving our puppy with someone for the first time, but Tripti was super sweet and immediately put us at ease. We received lovely updates throughout the day, which we really appreciated. At the end of the day, when I picked Marie up again, she was tired but very happy. Overall, it was a really great experience! 🐾”

Jasmijn vd C.

Over: Net als mijn partner heb ik voor verschillende dieren en hondenrassen gezorgd. Ik leef al met dieren sinds mijn tiende. Ik heb voor pasgeboren puppy's gezorgd en ik heb voor mijn lieve Dana (een 13-jarige beagle) gezorgd tot ze kort geleden is overleden. Ik hecht veel waarde aan training, omdat ik geloof dat het de mentale gezondheid van onze huisdieren ondersteunt en hen in staat stelt een gelukkig leven binnen het gezin te leiden. Door de zorg voor oudere honden heb ik geleerd hoe belangrijk het is om aandacht te besteden aan elk aspect van hun leven, van voeding en beweging tot plezier en hygiëne. Ik zal voor uw huisdier zorgen alsof het mijn eigen huisdier is. Ik zal aandacht hebben voor hun behoeften en ervoor zorgen dat ze blij naar huis gaan. • I have taken care of different animals and dog breeds, just like my partner. I have lived with animals since I was 10 years old. I have cared for newborn puppies and I took care of my lovely Dana (13 yo beagle) until she passed away short ago. I emphasize training because I believe it supports our pets’ mental health and allows them to live a happy life within the family. By taking care of senior dogs, I have learned how essential it is to pay attention to every aspect of their lives, from nutrition and exercise to fun and hygiene. I will take care of your pet as if it were my own. I will be attentive to their needs and ensure they return home happy. Mijn partner en ik werken vanuit huis, waardoor we flexibele uren hebben om overdag op uw hond te letten. Doordat we vanuit huis werken, is er 's nachts constant toezicht. Ik ben echter de enige die verantwoordelijk is voor de verzorging van uw huisdier. In het weekend maken we gegarandeerd lange wandelingen in het park of de natuur, en dagelijks spelen binnenshuis hoort bij onze routine. We kunnen meerdere keren per dag naar buiten gaan – 's ochtends, 's middags en 's avonds – zodat uw huisdier voldoende gelegenheid heeft om zijn behoefte te doen en te bewegen. Dit bevordert een goede nachtrust en de algehele gezondheid. • My partner and I work from home, which gives us flexible hours to pay attention to your doggy during the day. Our home-based lifestyle ensures constant supervision at night. However, I will be the one solely responsible for taking care of your pet. Long walks in the park or nature are guaranteed on weekends, and daily playtime indoors is part of our routine. We can go out several times a day – in the morning, afternoon, and evening – ensuring that the pet has multiple opportunities to relieve itself and get some exercise. This promotes restful sleep and overall health. Ons huis heeft twee verdiepingen en een tuin van ongeveer 40 m². De begane grond is hun ruimte: een open keuken en eethoek met een bank, en genoeg plek voor de honden. Vanuit deze ruimte is er directe toegang tot de patio. In de winter houden we de deur naar buiten dicht, maar in de zomer staat de deur open zodat ze vrij in en uit kunnen lopen. We gaan ook meerdere keren per dag naar buiten om met de bal te spelen, naast de wandelingen in het park. • Our house has two floors and a garden of around 40m². The ground floor is their space—an open kitchen and dining area with sofa, and plenty of room for the dogs. From this area, there is direct access to the patio. In winter, the door will be kept closed to go outside, but in summer, the door is open so they can freely go in and out. We also go outside several times a day to play ball, in addition to the walks in the park.

“Super happy with how it went! Will book again”

J D.

“Everything went great, Nadine is super kind and Tory loved to stay with her 😊”

Lonsomonso

Over: ¡Hola! Soy Natalia y he crecido rodeada de animalitos desde muy pequeña. A lo largo de los años he cuidado y adoptado perros y gatitos, aprendiendo a entender sus distintas necesidades y personalidades Pet care fits very naturally into my daily routine, I’m available every day from 10:00 AM onward, so I have plenty of time for walks, playtime, feeding and giving pets any attention or care they need. I have two dogs so taking care of pets is just part of my everyday life. I feed them, take them for walks, play with them and make sure they always have fresh water. They are very friendly with other dogs so they can keep each other company, also my apartment is large so there is space for them to be on their own too.

Over: Ik heb als kind zelf altijd honden gehad en ze ook altijd uitgelaten en veel met ze geknuffeld en gespeeld. Zelf hebben wij een chihuahua gehad die hebben we helaas moeten laten inslapen. Maar de liefde voor honden is er nog steeds mijn kindjes zijn ook gek op dieren. Ik werk in de zorg als zzp’er maar werk nooit hele lange uren achter elkaar kom tussen door altijd naar huis. Daarom hoeft de hond nooit langer dan 4 uurtjes alleen te zijn. De kindjes vinden het ook leuk om te helpen met het uitlaten en het borstelen van de hond Ik heb een omheinde Thuin dus de hond kan niet weg lopen. De hond mag bij ons op de bank liggen en op bed liggen

“Burce was a great dogsitter for Coda! She sent lots of pictures and videos and I could tell my dog was feeling good with her (much more than with other dogsitters in the past). She took care of Coda together with her sister which I think is nice for the energy in a house. Would highly recommend her, thanks again :-)”

Sebastiaan v.

“Ilona is the absolute best! We couldn’t have asked for a more loving, professional, and trustworthy dog sitter. From the moment we met her, it was clear how much she genuinely cares for animals. Ilona took wonderful care of our 2.5-year-old Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher Mix (Chipin) Pinchi, who is a high-energy dog and can be a handful at times. She was patient, kind, and incredibly attentive to his needs. Ilona went above and beyond—taking him on long walks, spending quality time playing with him, and sending us regular updates with photos and videos. It gave us so much peace of mind to see how happy and well-cared for he was while we were away. She’s not only reliable and knowledgeable, but also warm and communicative—qualities that make all the difference when entrusting someone with your beloved pet. Honestly, I think our dog fell a little in love with her… he didn’t even want to leave when we came to pick him up! Thank you so much, Ilona, for all the love, care, and fun you gave our dog. We’re beyond grateful and will definitely book with you again—if you’re not fully booked already, because you truly are a favorite! 💙 Highly, highly recommended. Ilona is a rare gem!”

Ami T.

“Marina was very kind and patient with Bailey and for that I strongly recommend her! Thanks again”

Eve C.

“Rex had an amazing time with kevin. They went on adventures together throughout Amsterdam while kevin kept rex’ sniffing needs in mind:) he also sent us updates during the day which was nice. Highly recommended”

Madelon T.

“Lada is absolutely great, she is very careful, friendly, welcoming and patient person! I was extra confident that Benya is feeling great while staying with her, even though he is a very anxious dog that has hard times while being separated from his family. I would really recommend Lada and surely would love to leave our dog with her next time!”

Ilia

“Jose took very nice care of Pepita, was able to accomodate us last minute and even came to pick her up early in the morning. She seemed quite happy when I picked her up at night. Both Jose and Irene were very sweet both to me and to Pepi. Thank you for watching my baby!”

Julia D.

“Super sweet. Bob had a lovely day and came home relaxed!! Thank you so much!”

Wieke S.

“Mijn herder Daylo is een dag bij Marcel geweest. Marcel is een vriendelijke dierenliefhebber die met aandacht en geduld voor je hond zorgt. Ik kreeg regelmatig een update of foto en kon daar niets anders uit opmaken dan dat het goed ging.”

Philip P.

Over: I grew up around dogs my whole life, so I’m very experienced taking care of them. Since moving to Amsterdam, I’ve regularly pet sat for friends here, everything from quick drop-in visits to longer stays of up to 15 days. I live in a big apartment with my partner, who also loves pets, so we’d be two people looking after yours and it would rarely be alone. We’re close to Erasmuspark, great for walks and playtime, and our place has a big balcony too. I work from home most of the time and only go to the office once a week, so I’m around most days. Happy to take dogs on long walks, or just spend lots of time at home if it’s a cat! Sleeping in the bedroom with me is totally fine, or the living room if your pet prefers sleeping on its own. We currently don’t have any pets of our own. I can do both during the week and weekends. Right now I work from home 4 days a week and I go to the office once a week. This is flexible though, so I can also stay home full-time if needed. I love giving lots of affection and spending quality time with the pets in my care. I do have an active social life, but when I have an animal with me, I try to stay home as much as possible so they feel accompanied and don’t feel alone. If it’s a dog, I really enjoy long walks, so I’d take them along with me. I prefer looking after pets at my own place, but in some cases I’m also open to pet sitting at the owner’s home. As for sleeping, I’m flexible, they can sleep in the bedroom with me or in the living room, whatever they’re more used to. As for pets, I don’t own any currently.

“Jordan had a wonderful time at Laura’s! I received plenty of updates and fotos from Laura. Definitely recommend!”

Kéani F.

Over: Opgegroeid met dieren; lieve poes Liesje, dwergpapegaai Polleke en was graag met de hond van mijn Opa en Oma. Ik loop graag door het Westerpark en mijn kat Haku is altijd erg lief tegen dieren. Eigenlijk vindt hij alles prima. Ik pas graag op! Ik werk thuis en ben flexibel daardoor kan ik zeker 4x per dag naar buiten. En waarvan zeker een lange wandeling om op avontuur te gaan! Ik zorg voor een eigen plekje voor de hond waar hij of zij zich lekker kan terugtrekken! Ook heb ik een mooi hoekje voor brokken en water, en af en toe (als het mag) een snack!