We are ROLDA and we exist to #givehope to neglected, abused animals and people who care about them. ROLDA UK rehome dogs from the Romanian branch into UK forever homes. Funds raised in the UK are provided to ROLDA Romania to be expended towards its animal rescue projects or granted to organisations operating in Ukraine.
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We fight against animal abandonment by taking them in or helping their owners.
Fighting animal cruelty, neglect and abuse is a constant uphill battle for us.
We pay for sterilization campaigns, the humane way to stop stray overpopulation.
Help us get illegal shelters and their traumatizing practices become history.
Wildlife trafficking is life-threatening for the animals. ROLDA is fighting against it.
We want to stop wildlife tourism exploitation. Join us.
Learn a bit of our history, how ROLDA started, why we operate in Galati, what we have been able to change for animals in a country where public shelters continue to put Romania to shame under EU's indifferent eyes.
Find out some of the most important moments of ROLDA activity.
To make HOME a little better for every living soul. To give SHELTER.
Because the bigger the challenge, the bigger the people rising up to face it.
that makes the rescue work of ROLDA UK possible in areas where animals have no one else.
Rescued in Romania, loved all over the World
Preventive care (treatments, screening) is the smart way to continue to make sure the animals don’t contract diseases and parasites.
Taking care of animals means keeping preventable illnesses at bay.
Transmissible from dog to dog, a terrible condition easier to prevent than cure.
More than being a nuisance, these parasites may carry crippling or fatal diseases.
For some a temporary home, for others a permanent one. Either way, it’s vital to all.
Neglect, abuse and abandonment, backed by lack of knowledge are the causes of suffering we need to address. How? By educating people.
0 unwanted pups born = 0 unwanted pups abandoned
Not all owners are heartless. Some are just very poor. So, we help
Before-after images show our animals’ difficult journeys. They show the resilience of dogs and our hard work.
Although abusive and punishable by law, keeping dogs in chains is still a practice in many rural areas in Romania. It is a challenge to really change things.
Dog pounds are the places hope and humanity go to die. Help shut them down!
Help us call on authorities to punish the Tulcea animal abuser caught on tape.
Join our plea to ban fireworks in Romania and stop animals getting injured.
Wildlife animals’ lives are worth more than the price of tickets. Help us save them!
When you donate Bitcoin and other crypto to ROLDA, you generally owe no capital gains tax.
You can turn your used vehicle into a meaningful contribution to help animals and ROLDA UK
Speak out! Spread the word about our activity, about what we have already done, about what we plan to do. Wear our logo and start a conversation.
We are always looking for new foster carers throughout the UK as it provides a stable halfway house between the Romanian shelters and their forever home.
We run two dog shelters, a cat sanctuary and help over 1000 animals each year. But if it wasn’t for the generosity of our supporters like you, we wouldn’t exist. Can you continue help fund our vital work?
Every gift in will has the power to transform the animals World the way YOU dream it to be.
Help us build a piece of art animal sanctuary in South-East Europe for people to also benefit.
Buy a virtual gift that helps a real animal in need!
Buy lovely items hand made in Romania and help animals in need becuse all profits will go toward them.
Recycle your used printer cartridges for our charity so we can save more dogs. ROLDA has teamed up with www.recycle4charity.co.uk to help raise funds for stray dogs in Romania —while helping the environment— by encouraging you to recycle your ink cartridges.
Help us #GiveHope to homeless animals that have nobody else.
Join Our Champion Volunteer Webinar!
Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a way to make a real impact?
ROLDA UK is searching for Champion Volunteers—dedicated individuals who will lead fundraising efforts, inspire supporters, and help rescue animals in need. Whether it’s through online campaigns, in-person events, or social media outreach, this is your chance to be a voice for the voiceless!
Milestones
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).
Dana attended a 2 week’s course at Dogs Trust and visited Pine Ridge Sanctuary.
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.
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.
16 July 2015: ROLDA UK is set up on as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) established in England and Wales, Reg. No. 1162690.
Partnership with Mittal ended when they refused to honor the contract, not before ROLDA managed to save thousands of dogs from death row and reduced the strays population from 10k to 1k dogs. ROLDA sued Mittal and won the lawsuit against the company.
Adoptions in the UK continued since ROLDA exists and hopefully will never stop. British supporters, grant makers and legacy givers keep ROLDA UK alive!
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.
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!”
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).
Choice to adopt at distance a dog rescued from the streets or a pet from a poor community who struggles to live decently and make good from distance by becoming a guardian angel for animals who have noone else.
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).
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.
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.
Many seniors in Romania live on the edge of collapse, depressed, in poverty, often being forced to choose between buying medicines or paying utility bills.
Having a pet, for many, is the best thing that has happened to them. ROLDA’s FriendsForever campaign will continue in 2024 thanks to your generosity and care.
ROLDA for #UkraineAnimals
No animals should die in wars!
#UkraineAnimals continue to need our help!
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.
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
If you become a Teamer for a whole year and donate as little as the equivalent of 1 EUR/month, you’ve helped feed one starving animal once a month.
Making a donation to ROLDA is as simple as sending an SMS: Text ROLDA and the amount to 70085 – easy and convenient to help animals you love.
The next adopted dog might be yours?
