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ROLDA UK 10 Years Anniversary:

Help us #GiveHope to homeless animals that have nobody else.

ROLDA UK 10 Years Anniversary:

Milestones

How British supporters helped ROLDA so far

2001-2005

Veronica T. was the first British person who raised funds for ROLDA, helping us to build the first kennels at small shelter (insulated kennels made by wood).

2005

Dana attended a 2 week’s course at Dogs Trust and visited Pine Ridge Sanctuary.

2006

Mr. A. (A British supporter who preferred to remain anonymous) generously made a donation to help us purchase the land where the big shelter was built, enabling us to save thousands of dogs on death row.
The ROLDA veterinary received training at Mayhew in 2006.

2006-2007

The company owned by Lakshmi Mittal (British-Indian) was convinced by ROLDA to invest into a humane approach to deal with 10k strays which roam on his property, instead of mass-poison them.

2014

Partnership with Mittal ended when they refused to honor the contract. ROLDA won the lawsuit against the company.

2015

ROLDA UK came into existence as CIO.

2015-2025

Adoptions in the UK continued since ROLDA exists and hopefully will never stop. British supporters, grant makers and legacy givers keep ROLDA UK alive!

A decade of dogs (and cats) delightful days:

ROLDA is an internationally supported charity working in Romania to solve the appalling problem of the country’s homeless animals – estimated to be in the millions – in a humane, efficient and responsible manner. Our six key focuses are: rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, sterilisation, social programmes and education.

We have a strict no-kill policy. ROLDA UK works to help ROLDA Romania to achieve these goals, by attracting donations and rehoming rescued stray dogs where possible. With an overwhelming number of stray dogs, ROLDA UK requires as much help as possible to ensure that these poor animals receive the home they deserve.

We help people and their pets in Romania

We help homeless and abused animals

Projects of
ROLDA UK

  • Rehoming in the UK
  • Raising awareness and support
  • Creating a network of foster homes

What do #ROLDAdogs mean to people?

Unconditional love.

“I would like to thank you and your staff for blessing us with such a wonderful dog, Cookie is adorable. We got him in September and as the days passed settling in, delightful characteristics unfolded. His excited pant on greeting you, his nose erect then breaking out into a funny bellowing howl. Wriggling on his back contentedly alleviating his itch and his big paws shaking about, he resembled Baloo the hilarious gentle bear in the cartoon Jungle Book! Our Baloo had landed and certainly won a big place in our hearts! A BIG THANK YOU!”

Avril from UK
December 2021

What ROLDA UK does for British supporters

Opportunity to adopt a healthy, beautiful, sociable dog rescued from the streets or saved from a local public shelter. See conditions here & Read testimonials from other adopters. More, ROLDA UK offers behavior help for all people who adopt a #ROLDAdog

Chance to be part of our team as a volunteer (if you’d like to put your best skills to use for animals in need and for a charity that use resources to save them) or as an ambassador (sharing news about ROLDA on social media or wearing items we send you for free).

a distance a dog rescued from the streets or a pet from a poor community who struggles to live decently.

We provide access to information and advice about various animal topics (Simple rules to keep your pet safe from the hot pavements; Mini guide about responsible dog ownership How to create a disaster plan for your dog Tips for traveling with your pet; Pet fire safety; etc). You can find this here.

We offer free downloadable materials in our ROLDA Online Shop (e.g. Pet Rescue Decals which let the emergency services know how many pets you have in your home, in case of a disaster).

Help ROLDA Romania to #givehope to homeless animals that have nobody else

What we do for cats

  • Pay veterinary costs for injured cats in different parts of Romania
  • Send funds to cats rescued in Ukraine
  • Keep open a cattery for seniors and disabled cats
  • Pay for cats’ sterilization in both Romania and Ukraine

What we do for dogs

  • Send funds to dogs rescued in Ukraine
  • Rescue and shelter hundreds of dogs in Galati, Romania
  • Rehome in Sweden, Switzerland and the UK
  • Help rebuild 5 shelters destroyed by war in Ukraine

Rescued in Romania and Ukraine

Before
After

Pino

Pino was cruelly abandoned in the midst of freezing winter, left to fend for himself as a helpless 6 months-old kitten. Luckily his cries for help were heard by his our friends from the Great Catsby association and he soon became part of our family of rescued babies. At the moment he is enjoying life in his foster home, sleeping most of the day in cozy fluffy cat beds, chasing his foster furry friends and hunting the feather toy like there’s no tomorrow.

Before
After

Chips

This defenseless dog was shot in his front paw, in the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine. We were relieved to know that rescue efforts done by our friend Robert, were successful in saving the dog’s life. He took the dog immediately to the vet clinic where he was examined, the wound was cleaned and he had a surgery to amputate the rest of his front leg. Chips has made a remarkable recovery and the wonderful news is that he will soon be traveling to his new family in Germany.

About PawzUp Center

PawzUp is a bold project that vows to make a difference; a way to spark the light between animals and people. PawzUp is our way to bring people and animals together and allow them to help one another and enjoy each other’s company.

The new centre will consist of seven buildings, creating a vibrant and diverse environment for visitors. The construction will start with the dog shelter, and once the team completes it, they will begin constructing the adoption zone.

Check PawzUp ecards

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History of ROLDA

It all began with Printz, the German Shepherd Dana Costin found abandoned in her local park. He had been in a dog fight and was terribly wounded. Dana carried him back to her parent’s apartment where, with love and rehabilitation, he made a full recovery. Due to aggressive behavior from his many dog fights, Dana was unable to personally rescue another dog until he passed in 2002, but saving this soul sparked a desire to help more suffering strays and she worked tirelessly to persuade friends and family to lend her their homes and gardens to provide safe shelter for any stray that needed her.
Dana, only speaking Romanian and a stranger to the computer, began building the foundations of ROLDA, quickly identifying international countries as a life-saving source of support. ROLDA started as a small group, with a very modest website but enough to start fundraising. In 2005 Dana attended a Dog’s Trust shelter management course in London and ROLDA builds its first set of kennels while keeping the highly regarded UK model in mind. This model insulated dogs from the bitter Romania winter and gave them comfort where they previously had none.

How British supporters can continue to help us save animals

Would you like to become a ROLDA ambassador?

Yes, you can help us for free.

Yes, even if you live in the UK.

Yes, it is a great, smart way to help animals by promoting our cause for free in your community.

Help animals for free as Ambassador. Learn more here.

How you can join the ROLDA Community in the UK?

Joining the ROLDA Community in the UK is a simple and fulfilling experience! Whether you’re a dedicated animal lover or simply want to make a difference, our community welcomes everyone.

“I am passionate about supporting ROLDA’s mission. I coordinated a fundraising event in my community over the bank holiday weekend.
I’m excited to announce that we successfully raised £100.00 to support ROLDA’s cause!
I set up a stall, where I not only raised funds but also spread awareness about the incredible work ROLDA does, with a colorful banner and informative leaflets.
It was such a great experience and a wonderful atmosphere and support we received.
I’m happy to share my pictures from the day and I’m grateful for everyone who played a part in making this possible!” Sandra Milner

Micro – donations on Teaming

If you become a Teamer and donate 1 EUR/month, in one year, you’ve helped feed one starving animal once a month.

SMS on Donr

Making a donation to ROLDA is as simple as sending an SMS! If you have a mobile phone, donating can be easy and convenient.

Together, we fill this heart full for 15 anniversary and beyond

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