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Dierenhotel ’t Gooi stands on the same ground where love and attention have been given to animals for over 60 years. Since 2010 Bas Hanegraaf is the proud owner of the pet hotel. With his years of experience in animal shelters and caring for animals, he knows exactly how animals feel and how to make them happy during their stay.

For animals, a stay in a pet hotel can be a tense experience, as it is for a child going to day care. In the beginning they are never as relaxed as at home. We ensure that your pet soon feels comfortable; 95% of the animals enjoy being here at our establishment.

Hygiene obviously is high on the list of priorities. That has several benefits for your animal. There is less risk of becoming sick and we don’t have to spend as much time cleaning. We have more time to give your pet the attention that he or she needs.

Some dogs we put together, taking their breed and size into account. Dogs are pack animals, so they like having a friend around. But at mealtimes we serve them separately to ensure that your pet gets enough food.

All 41 indoor kennels have an outdoor kennel.
The 27 cat cages also have indoor and outdoor sections.

History of Dierenhotel ‘t Gooi

In 1956 two veterinarians, Mr and Mrs Van Kleef, bought the land on which the pet hotel stands. They started a kind of petting zoo and also bred dogs. They were soon assisted by a volunteer, Hans van de Hoeve. He and his family took over the company in 1989 and transformed it into a pet hotel. In 2010 Bas took over. A thorough renovation made Dierenhotel ‘t Gooi prettier, more practical, well insulated and more hygienic. Everything aimed at the best care for your pet.

These values form the basis of our four-star care

Attention – is obviously first. A pet must often get used to staying somewhere else. We make every effort to make your pet feel comfortable and secure. We pay the same attention to you, the owner.

Expertise – obviously, we love animals. In addition, we have all been specially trained and learned a lot about animals. You can rest assured that they will get the best care.

Enthusiasm – an animal is always itself. That makes us happy to work with them day after day. An animal returns all the attention that you give him or her. It is always cheerful at our place.

Hygiene – animals deserve the best care. So we pay a lot of attention to hygienic solutions.

Clarity – an animal loves clarity, and so do we. We stick to clear rules, so everyone knows what is expected and we have more time left over for your pet. For example, the opening hours are fixed.

Team

Bas Hanegraaf

‘Already during my training programme in animal care in Barneveld, I knew that I wanted to progress in this sector. I worked in Soest at an animal asylum/pet hotel for a long time, first as an intern, then vacation jobs and finally employed for 11 years. On 1 July 2010 I took over the pet hotel to put everything I’d learned so far into practice and to keep on developing. Dierenhotel ’t Gooi was launched.

The great aspect of this work is that I interact with animals and their owners. They often tell me a lot about their animal. About his/her character and what s/he loves. It is a privilege to look after their pets. I live next door to the pet hotel. In the mornings I can feel that the animals are waiting for me, and I want to be there for them.’

Jennifer Stramrood

‘When I was three, I was bitten by a sheepdog, but that did not stop me loving dogs. Animals are always themselves. If you know how to make them feel comfortable, they will be entirely open. I love cuddling the animals we have staying here. That does them a lot of good.’

Melvin Valk

‘At the Aeres MBO in Barneveld, I studied animal husbandry and a zoo specialization course. During an internship I heard about the Dierenhotel, and that’s how I ended up here. The great thing about dogs is that they start to recognise you if they come often or stay for a longer period. I would like to do another course on the behaviour and body language of animals. I hope that one will be offered soon.’

Bavo Sweep

‘Working at the Dierenhotel is really relaxed. Bas believes that it is very important to keep everything clean and has installed many systems to ensure that. I share his idealism in this. The animals do not lack for anything during their stay. It is a great environment to work in. If I have a free moment, I like to go into the dogs’ pen and give them a cuddle. In the future I would like to develop further to become a dog trainer, sort of like Cesar Millan.’

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