ANIMALDAY 2025

ANIMAL DAY 2025 is over

Of course, all the cat got even more attention that normally.

And you could visit us between 1 and 3 PM.

And if you can't visit us but would like to do something extra for the Catboat on this special day: you can support us via the QR code. Or, of course, via our website. We're grateful for all your support, thank you.

 

Welcome at the Catboat

The Catboat is the one and only animal sanctuary that literally floats. A refuge for stray and abandoned cats which, thanks to its unique location on a houseboat in Amsterdam's picturesque canal belt, has also become a place where people want to go. 

Water and cats...

Most cats hate water. But ours learn to love living on it. After all, we have been keeping their feet dry since 1968.

Since that time the Catboat has developed into a modern and professional sanctuary providing tender loving care to countless cats.

On this site you can find out how we came to be here and the rest of our history. You will also meet some of our cats. And, as well as this virtual introduction, you can find details of where and when you can visit us for real!

Entrance is free, but with a donation you make the cats and us very happy. We do not receive any subsidy. it sounds cliché, but it's true: without your donation and support we wouldn't stay afloat! We hope to see you soon.