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HealthPolitics
Dutch animal inspectors report record rise in neglected pets, especially cats
1 June 2025 - 14:45
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An American Bulldog puppy
CultureLifestyleEntertainment
Luna remains the most popular dog name in the Netherlands for 2024
26 December 2024 - 07:45
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Court gavel with a statue of Lady Justice in the background
Politics
Legislative changes will come into effect in the Netherlands from July 1
29 June 2024 - 15:45
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A white cat hiding in the grass
TechNature
Houten implements cat curfew to protect breeding birds
19 March 2024 - 14:20
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Kittens
Nature
More people paying money to give up their pets
10 September 2023 - 08:15
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Hamster
PoliticsNature
Dutch MP’s agree to ban small pet owners from killing their animals
18 May 2023 - 15:20
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Cat getting vaccinated
Politics
Cat owners will soon be required to chip and register their pets
19 January 2023 - 14:40
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Sheep in a meadow
TechNature
Reminder: Animals also need extra cooling measures on hot days
18 July 2022 - 15:30
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Man and dog enjoying some sunshine on a dune
Crime
Police warn owners to stay alert for potential dognappers
18 September 2021 - 14:05
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Dogs at animal shelter
TechNature
Stray dogs from abroad often experience difficulties adjusting to life in NL
23 August 2021 - 18:21
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Cats
HealthWeird
Cats and dogs can contract coronavirus, Utrecht University study shows
2 July 2021 - 07:15
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Chickens at a poultry farm
Politics
Dutch Senate approves amendments to the animal law, farmers concerned
2 June 2021 - 11:10
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An American Bulldog puppy
NatureHealthWeird
Dutch find coronavirus antibodies in first dog, 3 cats; No risk at mink farms
15 May 2020 - 19:00
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Indian mongoose
Nature
Dozens of exotic animals for sale in Netherlands, incl. illegal & invasive species: Report
12 August 2019 - 17:00
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German Shepard dog and a ginger cat
Nature
Max the most popular dog name in NL; Simba for cats
10 July 2019 - 16:00
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Politics
Netherlands to use mandatory dog passports in fight against illegal trade
5 October 2018 - 12:40
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Nature
Netherlands to implement stricter rules for "high risk" dogs
23 February 2017 - 14:45
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Business
New calls to shut down pet shops, retail animal sales
15 February 2016 - 12:45
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Rabbit
HealthNature
Bunny owners warned of new hemorrhagic disease killing Dutch rabbits
9 December 2015 - 16:10
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Amsterdam giving free vet care to low-income residents
24 November 2015 - 11:05

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