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.
Create online giving page and start raising money online for ROLDA
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.
When you donate Bitcoin and other crypto to ROLDA, you generally owe no capital gains tax.
Make a donation in memory of someone to celebrate her/his love for animals.
Create a lasting legacy for animals in need.
You can turn your used vehicle into a meaningful contribution to help animals and ROLDA UK
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!
Find your new best furry friend
Adopting an animal from ROLDA is simple and our Adoptions team will guide you through each step of the process.
Become a foster
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.
Rescued in Romania, Loved all over the World. Discover our dogs that already found homes.
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.
Help the environment whilst raising money for the charity.
Your donation will help fund ROLDA’s amazing work.
Recycle broken and unwanted jewelries, watches, and UK or foreign banknotes of any age
With Gift Aid, your donation helps 25% more dogs — at no extra cost to you.
Your support helps us rescue, treat, and care for more animals who desperately need help.
Or a different amount to donate as much as you wish! For one-off donations: Texts cost the chosen donation amount plus one standard network rate message.
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 keys 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 homeless and abandoned animals in Romania, ROLDA UK needs as much help as possible to make sure these poor animals are given the home they deserve. ROLDA campaigns nationally for animal rights and provides humanitarian aid during disasters like the war in Ukraine. Our goal is to extend globally our aid for animals affected by natural and human made disasters.
The practice of keeping dogs in chains is classified as animal abuse. It causes physical harm as the chains dig into the dog’s flesh, it keeps them in insanitary conditions, and being constantly restricted traumatizes them.
Our new ROLDA legacy bookmark serves as a small reminder of a powerful act of kindness: ensuring vulnerable animals are helped long into the future by including a gift in your will. You can request a bookmark to be mailed to you, check out our free wills guide, or discreetly discuss how a legacy gift might impact animals’ lives. Request a legacy bookmark here
From focusing solely to help abused and homeless animals in Romania, ROLDA expanded its efforts to support the vulnerable animals affected by natural or human made disasters globally.
The slow adoption rate in Europe can be attributed to various factors, including the high costs of pet ownership, concern about unforeseen veterinary bills, and the rising cost of living. ROLDA understand the importance of the bond between people and their pets, and we strive to create solutions that keep them together.
We, the rescuers, share the same stress as pet owners because the rescued dogs’ stay in our facilities has skyrocketed because of slow adoptions. To reduce shelter overpopulation and the stress experienced by animals in confinement, ROLDA opted to:
Limit the intake of new animals, focusing on injured ones and emergencies
Find new options (countries, networks) where to rehome our dogs.
Build a network of foster homes in countries where we rehome.
Ask our supporters to become regular donors or sponsor/adopt at distance one of our dogs/cats.
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.
Under Gift Aid, the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will usually top up every £1 given to ROLDA UK with 25p. This means that our charity could receive £250 for every £1,000 you donate at no extra expense to you.
For donations to be eligible for Gift Aid, the donor needs to be a UK taxpayer and will have had to have paid an amount of income/capital gains tax equal to or higher than the amount claimed by all charities and CASCs from HM Revenue & Customs (taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify). This means, for ROLDA UK to claim £2.50 on a £10 donation, the sponsor must have paid at least £2.50 in tax. Gift Aid cannot be claimed on company donations.
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!”
Buddy came to us from a puppy mill with his eyes severely damaged. He underwent surgery for cherry eye in both eyes, but sadly, his sight could not be saved. Buddy is now completely blind.
Despite everything, he has shown incredible strength. He listens for our voices, follows gentle touches, and greets us with a happy tail every day. Buddy still needs ongoing care, and your support can help him continue living a safe and loving life.
Paris is a young kitten who was attacked by a dog and left badly injured. A kind person found him, rushed him to the vet for surgery, and then brought him safely to our shelter.
Paris is now recovering with us, but he still needs care, comfort, and time to heal. Your support can help Paris continue his recovery and start a new, safe life.
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.
The next adopted dog might be yours?
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Tania came into our shelter after having given birth and caring for her 3…
Meet Mara – a delightful, wiggly girl who shows her appreciation for the world,…
Olivia is a beautiful girl who has plenty of energy to give. At only…
Teddy is currently in foster care in the UK based in the South West,…
Adopting an overseas rescue dog is an incredibly rewarding and life-changing experience. We pride ourselves on making the right match, supporting you on your adoption journey and helping you set your dog up for success. Meet our dogs below or reach out to hear more.
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.
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
Our new ROLDA legacy bookmark serves as a small reminder of a powerful act of kindness: ensuring vulnerable animals are helped long into the future by including a gift in your will.
You can request a bookmark to be mailed to you, check out our free wills guide, or discreetly discuss how a legacy gift might impact animals’ lives.
Request a legacy bookmark here
