Adoption process at Hold My Paw
Step by step to a loving home for your new housemate
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Step 1: Discover your match and respond
Take a look at our dogs and cats and discover which star suits you.
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Step 2: Sign up
We will send you a form in which you tell us a bit more about yourself, your home situation, and your wishes. This way, we can get a first impression.
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Step 3: Online introduction
We will schedule an online meeting where we tell you more about the dog or cat and you can ask all your questions.
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Step 4: Home video
As a final step, we ask you to make a home video of the place where your future pet will live, so that we get an idea of the living environment.
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Step 5: We will let you know
After reviewing all the information, we will contact you with the decision regarding the adoption and how to proceed.
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Step 6: Aftercare
Even after the adoption, when your new family member is at home with you, we are there for advice and support.
Adoption Terms: Hold My Paw Rescue
What you need to know before you adopt
At Hold My Paw, we believe it is important that every animal finds a safe and loving home. That is why we follow a few simple guidelines to ensure that our animals end up in good homes.
The most important thing is that you can devote sufficient time and attention to your new family member, so that the animal can adjust well and calmly. In addition, we ask for a donation to partially cover the costs incurred, such as medical care, shelter, and transport to the Netherlands.
A stable living situation is important. We assess whether your home is suitable for the animal, for example, whether there is a safe garden or balcony. Housemates, such as other pets, are also taken into account.
Finally, we ask you to sign an adoption agreement in which you promise to take good care of the animal and keep us informed of its well-being. This ensures a sustainable and loving adoption.
Stories of Adopted Pets and Their New Families
15-06-2026
I adopted my sweet cuddle bug Oskar (Nimbus) through Hold my Paw. A very pleasant and clear adoption process for the best match.
The Dutch coordinator Bauke, Rabia, and the flying volunteer are all amazing! Thank you for your trust. ♡
Paula
5-12-2026
Last year, we adopted Joy, an incredibly sweet Anatolian Shepherd, through Hold my Paw Rescue.
The contact with the foundation went incredibly well; the people are very passionate and do everything they can to ensure the best possible match. We are very happy with Joy and the role the foundation played in our match!
Martijn
10-08-2026
Ahhhh, we are SO happy with our new cat, Rengin Minnos! Hold My Paw does such incredibly important work, rescuing animals from the streets who might otherwise never get the chance to have a happy life, if they survive at all.
The whole adoption process went really smoothly, and we couldn’t be happier with our new family member! We absolutely adore our little one!
Veerle
Kayak
13-06-2026
I saw Sol on the Hold my Paw website and was immediately sold. Thanks to the great guidance, the adoption process went smoothly and everything was arranged perfectly.
The description of Sol was completely accurate. He has now been living with me for over three months and is fully at home. I am incredibly happy with him!
A warm, committed foundation that lovingly dedicates itself to dogs that deserve a second chance.
Jaimé
27-06-2026
I am incredibly grateful to have found my cuddly little purrmachine, Oscar, through Hold My Paw!
Rabia and Bauke not only made the adoption go so smooth, they still guide me through the matching proces with my older cat as well. Thank you, só much! ♥️
Chantal
11-09-2026
Our experience with Hold My Paw has been incredibly positive. From our very first contact, we felt well looked after and personally supported throughout the process.
They paid close attention to Mika’s personality and background, and above all, to finding the right match and the perfect home for him.
We are so happy to have him in our lives!
Celina
21-05-2026
We adopted our hyperactive cuddle bug, Margarita, through Hold My Paw Rescue. It is clear from everything they do that they genuinely care deeply about the animals.
They are involved and supportive throughout the entire process; from the adoption procedure and foster family right through to welcoming the animal into your home.
Jeanot
30-06-2026
We adopted our lovely dog Lucky through Hold My Paw.
This wonderful organization puts so much love and care into giving these animals a second chance.
The entire adoption process was a very positive experience, and our communication with Rabia was excellent. She took the time to understand us and made sure that Lucky was the perfect match for our family. We couldn’t be happier!
Joel
27-07-2026
We are very happy with the services provided by Hold my Paw.
We recently had the pleasure of adopting two cats through this wonderful organization, and we were given excellent guidance and preparation throughout the entire process.
We felt very well supported and were thoroughly prepared for the arrival of our two little four-legged friends.
We adopted our hyperactive cuddler Margarita through Hold My Paw Rescue.
Everything shows that they care deeply about the animals. They are involved from the adoption process and the foster family to our home.
Celina
Jeanot
We got our lovely dog Lucky through Hold my Paw; this organization lovingly ensures that animals get a second chance. The entire process and the contact with Rabia were wonderful. She ensured that Lucky was the perfect match for us!
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