#GiveHope to animals that have no one else
Over the years, people have often asked me: “If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be?”…
My name is Elena Daniela Costin, or Dana for short. I started ROLDA in my 20s and back then, I didn’t know English and knew nothing about using a computer.
I invite you to read here the longer version of this article, where you will understand why I even mentioned about computer.
My first rescued dog was a German shepherd, which I found abandoned in a local park. He was terribly wounded, probably in a dog fight, but the vet was able to put him on the road to health. I named him Printz.
My top qualities are certainly endurance and resilience.
To give a short answer to the question I started with: “If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be? The answer is “myself”. Maybe with a few changes if I had my time again. Maybe a little more confidence in myself. But I would like to be myself living this, often difficult, life which is animal rescue. A life made possible by each of you who trust and support ROLDA’s work in Romania.
ROLDA started as a small group with a very modest website. We had no budget and some vet bill debts when this beautiful dream started. The key to success is the passion to do what you are meant to do. I was born to do this, it’s as simple as that.
On behalf of my team and the thousands of dogs we have saved over the years, the thousands
of dogs we will save in the future, and myself, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Dana Costin
CEO & Founder
