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!
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
ROLDA has 3 shelters in Romania, which is home now to hundreds of rescued stray, neglected, abused, and starving dogs and cats.
Together, we can rescue so many more, so let’s get started by giving hope to dogs and cats so desperate for kindness and make a difference together.
Why work with ROLDA UK?
At ROLDA UK, our mission is simple yet powerful: to rescue and care for all dogs and cats in need, providing them with the love and comfort they deserve. Our shelters in Romania and Ukraine are havens for animals who have suffered from neglect, abuse, and injury. Without our intervention, these animals would continue to live in misery, enduring pain and suffering each day.
Charities need more sustainable income to survive. Yet they are forced to turn away millions of pounds from businesses who want to raise funds through their sales. Work for Good has the answer and your business can join for free and raise funds for ROLDA UK. Click the link to find out more.
Sailflags have kindly donated 2 personalised printed banners and a tablecloth for our forthcoming 2026 events.
“Sailflags are very pleased to support ROLDA UK by providing high-quality promotional banners and a branded tablecloth to help strengthen their presence at events and raise awareness for their vital work protecting vulnerable animals.”
Offering our adopters a unique code entitling them to a free tracker when they take out a subscription. They have also set up an affiliate where ROLDA can earn commission on Trackers purchased via our website.
"Our smart trackers strengthen the bond between you and your pet, at every stage of their life."
