Walks with a dog without having your own

Gloria had her own dog for many years and knows the daily commitments that come with it. She doesn’t want to choose a new dog right now — yet she still loves dogs.

Through the Hondenlief dog‑sharing platform she can now go for walks with nearby dogs whenever she has time. A true win‑win‑win for her, the dog and the dog owner’s family.

Hondenlief brings sunshine

Since Kiwi joined the dog owner’s family, she brings “a lot of sunshine into the house.” Gloria gets to share that joy — without having to take full responsibility for a dog herself.

Gloria says: “I’ve only known Hondenlief for a few months. But I love dogs very much and had one for many years. I know exactly what it means when a dog joins the family.”

Responsibility without overwhelm

Because Gloria already had a dog, she knows the challenges: daily walks, possible illness, or times when support is missing. “It would be sad to get a dog and then realize: I’m overwhelmed. Back when I had my dog, there was no platform like Hondenlief.”

This experience shaped her — and opened her to a solution that lets her live her love for dogs without falling back into old stress.

Dog love despite allergy

A special aspect in Gloria’s family: her son is allergic to dogs. “We love dogs, but that’s a limitation. Luckily, there are poodles, which can work for people with allergies. I had a poodle before, so it was clear: that’s the only breed that works for us.”

Through Hondenlief, Gloria met Kiwi’s family — and everything fit instantly. “The chemistry is just right. We communicate well and found a way that works for everyone. It’s truly a win‑win.”

Little reminders of her own dog

Time with Kiwi is emotionally valuable, because the dog often reminds Gloria of her former companion. “I loved my own dog very much, and Kiwi shares so many similarities. For example, she doesn’t lie on a mat but right by the front door on the shoes. Or when I take off a sweater and place it on the floor — she lies on it. That’s exactly what my dog used to do.”

These small parallels make their time together even more special and bring back memories.

More than just a walk

For Gloria, dog sharing via Hondenlief is more than a substitute for an own dog: exercise, emotional closeness, new friendships — and the joy of giving a dog like Kiwi extra attention and exercise.

“For me, for Kiwi and for her family — it just works. A real win‑win‑win.”

There are already many dog owners and dog borrowers in your area. Download the Hondenlief app or visit our website: hondenlief.com