Stichting Rijpickerwaard
ST IJsselstein, Netherlands · 22 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Binnengekomen- Pipo
European Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Mami- Ik heb een baas
1 yearEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Chispita- Ik heb een baas
3 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Berivan- Gereserveerd
7 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Marius- Gereserveerd
2 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Violeta- Gereserveerd
2 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Margarita
1 yearEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Xulo - Ik heb een baas
7 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Avino
4 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Ben- Ik heb een baas
2 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Blanca- Ik heb een baas
4 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Andrea - Ik heb een baas
2 yearsBeagle
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Jack - Gereserveerd
1 year🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Pandora
3 yearsPointer
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Linus
2 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Nicola
2 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Bobby
1 yearLabrador Retriever
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Lucia
5 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Angelo
8 years🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Retour eigenaar - Mustache
European Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Bounty- Ik heb een baas
12 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
Binkie - Ik heb een baas
12 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇳🇱ST IJsselstein, Netherlands
22 animals
How to adopt from Stichting Rijpickerwaard
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Stichting Rijpickerwaard directly for specifics.
About
About Stichting Rijpickerwaard
Stichting Rijpickerwaard is a dog and cat shelter based in ST IJsselstein, Netherlands. There are currently 12 dogs and 10 cats listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are European Shorthair, Beagle, Pointer, and Labrador Retriever.
The animals currently listed at Stichting Rijpickerwaard range in age from about 1 to 12 years old.
Adoption process
Adopting from ST IJsselstein
Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Stichting Rijpickerwaard directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Netherlands, see our Netherlands import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Stichting Rijpickerwaard
Nearby
Other shelters in Netherlands
Stichting Rijpickerwaard is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Netherlands. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Caviaopvang De Reddertjes — Netherlands (3 animals)
- Caviaplein — Netherlands (7 animals)
- De Poezenboot — Amsterdam (13 animals)
- description — AL Ridderkerk (156 animals)
- Dierenasiel Crailo — Hilversum (21 animals)
- Dierenasiel Oostzaan (9 animals)
- Dierenasiel 't Julialaantje — Rijswijk (7 animals)
- Dierenasiel Utrecht — Utrecht (18 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Stichting Rijpickerwaard located?
Stichting Rijpickerwaard is in ST IJsselstein, Netherlands.
How many animals does Stichting Rijpickerwaard have available for adoption?
Stichting Rijpickerwaard currently has 22 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 12 dogs. Plus 10 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Stichting Rijpickerwaard?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Stichting Rijpickerwaard directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Stichting Rijpickerwaard handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.
Can I adopt from Stichting Rijpickerwaard if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Stichting Rijpickerwaard typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Stichting Rijpickerwaard a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Stichting Rijpickerwaard is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Stichting Rijpickerwaard?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Stichting Rijpickerwaard directly. Typical fees in Netherlands cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Stichting Rijpickerwaard via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.