Dierenopvangcentrum Ravenstein

Dierenopvangcentrum Ravenstein is a charity based in Deursen, Netherlands working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation.

Stichting Dierenopvangcentrum Ravenstein is a foundation running the largest animal shelter in South Netherlands, managed by the van Lieshout family with a team of volunteers. The shelter at Dorpenweg in Deursen-Dennenburg near Ravenstein temporarily takes in and rehomes domestic, farm and stray animals. Services include holiday care for pets, emergency shelter (noodopvang), surrender of animals and intake for municipalities, animal ambulances and police. It also houses a licensed wildlife shelter, Wildopvang Brabant, and offers fauna advice to municipalities and individuals. Staff are inspected annually by authorities including the environmental agency and animal welfare inspectorate. Pet food and supplies are sold on site, with proceeds supporting the shelter. Visits are by appointment only.