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!
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.
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.
Bring a new furry member into your family!
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.
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
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.
For over 16 years, ROLDA’s two private shelters have been home dogs rescued from the streets or from extreme situations; old dogs or abandoned puppies, dogs hit by cars, dogs who have been beaten, abused, or abandoned, dogs of all sizes, and colours.
For many dogs, ROLDA continues to be the only home they know. Our core mission and biggest wish are to find a permanent home and responsible owners for each dog housed in our shelters. Their future was uncertain, their present is safe with us, but their proper place is with loving adopters. Give them this chance; open your soul and your house to a dog from our shelter. Your new family dog will be forever thankful for your kindness.
If you wish to bring a new furry member into your family, make sure it’s the right time and be fully aware of all the responsibilities that come with adopting a dog. Dogs are social animals who need your time, love and attention. We microchip and sterilize all ROLDA dogs, but owners need to give them quality food, long walks, preventive treatments and regular visits to the vet. If you buy a breed, you will have to pay for these procedures yourself, which is costly. Additionally, the best dog owners communicate well with their pets, understand their needs and create a lifelong bond. It is not always easy to become responsible for a dog’s life, but the benefits outweigh the worries, effort, and expense.
Given a chance, most rescued dogs can easily become loving pets, are intelligent (they needed to survive as strays), eager to please people, willing to learn house rules and tricks.
When you adopt a dog, you don’t just save a life. You change the future of a soul alone in a shelter, and you free up space for another dog in our sanctuary.
Adopt a dog and win a friend for life! Pets are specialists in creating an indestructible bond with their owners. Humans evolved with dogs, and they evolved with us. This is why the ‘man’s best friend‘ is such a deep, primitive bond. A dog will stay through the most challenging moments.
They will make you smile when you are sad, will force you to take a walk even when you are not in the mood, and sleep next to you on cold winter nights, offering you warmth and love.
What do you have to do? Many people buy or adopt puppies, but abandonment often happens after they grow up or owners realize they don’t have the time or money to take care of their pets. People are not sufficiently informed and don’t know what it really means to have a dog.
Abandonment is a painful experience for a dog who often refuses to eat because he badly misses his home and human buddies. Some get so depressed they starve themselves to death. We encourage people to adopt rather than buy dogs due to the overwhelming number of abandoned dogs who live in harsh conditions on the streets or spend their whole lives in shelters. Even puppies experience this, waiting for a family that never comes.
To avoid mistakes that can cause such suffering and pain, think before adopting and ask yourself, “Am I willing to take care of a dog for 10-15 years or more?”, “Do I have the necessary financial means?” “Who will take care of him/her when I go on vacation?” Can I take them with me?” “Do I have enough space for a big dog?” “What behaviour would be unacceptable to me and cause me to hand a dog back to the charity? (Rescues often display challenging behaviour in the first few months due to their past experiences).
If you are still keen after answering these questions honestly, it’s time to look for your future friend. You can adopt directly from any dog rescue, where you have the chance to meet the dogs and socialize with them, even feed them and take them for a walk. Dogs adopted from shelters are already spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed. Many already know how to walk on a lead and are accustomed to humans.
You also have to pay attention to the dog’s behaviour. If you have little ones, make sure the dog is child friendly before adopting. The dog must be a safe friend, well balanced and ready to live with a family, especially if the family has not had dogs in the past and/or has children. Never leave a dog alone with your child! If he is shy, likes to keep a distance from people, or is fearful, he still deserves a chance but should be adopted by a very patient person with knowledge and experience of rescue dogs. If you have other pets, you need to choose a dog that gets along nicely with them or at the very least tolerates them. It is essential to choose a dog according to yours personality and his, his needs and what you are realistically able to offer him.
Depending on the dog’s age, medical history, and background, he may or may not need a few training sessions to teach him how to walk on a lead, socialize with other animals, or behave with strangers. One of the most important commands is to respond when you ask him to stay or come back; these will save you from many possible unpleasant surprises.
