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.
Join the ROLDA UK Community
Get inspired by real stories, explore creative fundraising ideas, and discover ways to reach your goal as part of our amazing ROLDA UK community.
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!
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.
Host a Tea & Paw-ty for ROLDA UK!
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to support rescue dogs? Download our Tea & Paw-ty Pack — it’s full of creative ideas, tips, and inspiration to help you host your own event, connect with your community, and raise vital funds for ROLDA UK.
Any event, big or small—coffee, bake sale, party—helps support dogs in need.
💛 Get involved. Make a difference. Have fun doing it!
Whether you prefer an adrenaline rush or a caffeine rush we've got an event to suit you.
Whether you’re setting up your own community stall or joining others at a local event, we’re here to help with ideas, resources, and support to make it a success.
A unique challenge is something truly yours. Get inspired by all the different ways you can raise money.
Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, or personal milestones—whatever you’re celebrating, you can make it even more meaningful by helping animals in need. Your special day can bring hope and healing to dogs waiting for a second chance.
Get inspired how to fundraise for ROLDA and have fun while helping animals that have no one else to count on.
The easiest way to fundraise is through your online giving page, where the donations come directly to ROLDA.
Set up a Tribute Fund through MuchLoved to honour the memory of someone special. You can share photos, memories, and updates, while collecting donations to support ROLDA’s work helping animals in need. It’s a heartfelt way to celebrate their life and make a lasting difference.
Honouring a loved one’s life with a gift to ROLDA UK is a meaningful way to celebrate their compassion and care. Many families choose to collect donations at a funeral or memorial as a tribute to someone special, helping to give rescue dogs a second chance in their name. Find out how you can make a difference in their memory.
Celebrate the life of someone special by fundraising in their memory. Whether you take part in an event or organise your own, your efforts can honour their legacy while helping rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need. Every act of kindness made in their name helps build a better future for vulnerable animals.
By joining the ROLDA UK community, you’re not just supporting a cause—you’re becoming part of a movement that saves lives and gives animals the second chance they deserve. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for animals in need.
Do you have an interest in animal welfare and want to contribute to a difference in your community? Join us as a ROLDA Charity Champion and let’s make a voice for the voiceless. ROLDA UK seeks compassionate, motivated volunteers to assist us in our work and become supporters of abandoned, stray, and abused dogs. By becoming a Charity Champion, you will assist us in raising awareness, funds, and help to build a stronger, more unified supporter base throughout the UK.
Join ROLDA UK this Christmas for the Big Give Christmas Challenge, when your donation will be twice as kind. For one week only, every pound you give will be matched, so that we can rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome even more stray and abandoned dogs in desperate need. It’s a powerful opportunity to convert compassion into action — and twice as many lives. Together we can make this our most effective, life-saving appeal to date.
Support ROLDA UK in a fun and meaningful way by joining the Giving Lottery! For just £1 a week, you’ll be in with a chance to win cash prizes while helping us care for and protect stray and abused dogs. It’s an easy way to give regularly—and every ticket sold helps provide food, shelter, and lifesaving support to dogs in need. Play with purpose and be part of something truly life-changing.
Every day, animals in need rely on us. And we rely on people like you. Your support helps ROLDA UK rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs who deserve a second chance.
ROLDA UK is needed now more than ever. With your kindness, we can continue to be there for dogs in desperate need—providing shelter, medical care, and a second chance at life. Every gift helps transform fear into hope.
Nearly all of ROLDA UK’s work is powered by the generosity of compassionate supporters like you. Your donations help rescue abused and neglected dogs, fund vital veterinary treatment, and support long-term solutions like spay/neuter campaigns. Learn more about how your support helps.
However you choose to raise funds—whether through a community event, a personal challenge, or a thoughtful collection—there are several simple ways to send in what you’ve raised.
You can donate online, post a cheque, call us directly, or pay in via bank transfer. Every pound makes a difference. Thank you for being a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.
Reach out to our friendly team at angelique@rolda.org.uk or call us at 01615318801 — we’d love to hear from you!
