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Save Romanian animals from a cruel life and you’ll have an extra reason to be proud on your Birthday!
Want to make your birthday super special this year? Celebrate it by making a difference for animals!
It’s really easy – and the best part is that everything you need is available through your Facebook account.
- 1. Get ready: create your Facebook fundraising page here: https://www.facebook.com/fund/ROLDADOGS/. Make sure it’s ready to go on your special day.
- 2. Get set: setting a goal is a proven way to motivate people to pitch in. Add a zero to whatever age you’ll be this year. For example, turning 30? Go for 300$/EUR/GBP. Remember that no matter how much you bring in, every cent you raise will make a difference for animals.
- 3. Get creative: personalize your fundraising page. Choose a great photo, and write a short, personal message about why you’re using your birthday to help animals.
- 4. Share, share, share: share your page with your Facebook friends before and on your birthday so that they know what the perfect gift for you will be this year.
- 5. Celebrate: don’t forget to enjoy your big day – and remember to thank everyone for the birthday wishes and for helping you make a difference for animals.
Thank you on behalf of #roldadogs and the ROLDA Rescue Team!
It is the very early morning of the first sterilization day in Smardan, the veterinary clinic and its garden are full of people and their pets waiting – when Paula, our volunteer, rushed in yelping. That day, the ROLDA family grew with 2 more members: Two dirty fur balls; two pairs of innocent eyes that couldn’t open completely because of the abundance of ticks, trying to observe curiously or with precaution all our moves.
This fall, your donation doubles while your compassion remains priceless!
Today, we will tell you a story that is not unique, unfortunately. It is repeated on and on, sometimes daily. Like all our rescue stories, it starts with “yelp” – the “yelp” of Paula, the volunteer; the “yelp” of two tiny pups, abandoned to die near the cemetery fence, dehydrated in a torrid sun. Two dirty fur balls scared and shacking; two pairs of innocent eyes that couldn’t open completely because of the abundance of ticks; noses dry, bellies full of worm parasites.
How can you ignore these yelps? Ironically, the day Paula found these two pups was another day when ROLDA offered free sterilizations in the rural areas, precisely to avoid new puppies being born to suffer. It is a fact that without the prevention treatment, 1 puppy out of 2 dies because of parvo, distemper, or other conditions while only 4 out of 6 puppies survive the whole quarantine period. That’s how hard life is to be born as a little, helpless pup in Romania.
We would love to have you near our team, on a rescue mission in Galati industrial area or in the villages surrounding this city. For the ROLDA rescue team, the sight of puppies abandoned at our shelter gate, in plastic bags, thrown from the car by people is a common sight.
Never think you saw everything, you will be disappointed – puppies are often killed, drawn, suffocated, and separated from their mom. Puppies separated from their moms, wearing the umbilical cord, with eyes still closed but sniffing for their mother’s smell while she is already far away if not dead.
Imagine you would be with our team that day, seeing the 2 puppies arriving at the clinic. Rescuing from Romanian streets, you know that from every two puppies saved, one might die. Whom you have chosen to help to live? I am sure you say both.
The real chance these homeless animals have is the compassion of people from outside Romania because the local community is too overwhelmed by social and economical problems to put animals first. Thanks to a private supporter who chose to remain anonymous, for the next 2 months, all donations collected for these 2 pups will be doubled. Like you, we couldn’t choose, like you – we are determined to save them both and give hope to as many more as possible.
Puppy food, parasite control medicines, prevention treatments, and vaccine costs. For the next 2 months, every donated EURO will go to help these 2 pups and hundreds more dogs we already have in our care, daily but it will be doubled by an extra EURO which will enable us to save more dogs in life-threatening conditions from Romanian streets.
Since 2006, ROLDA helped over 18000 dogs but it’s you who actually saved them because you never said no and continued to support our rescue mission in Romania.
18000 times and never hearing a NO; that says a lot about us but even more about you.
Thanks to our private supporters, every euro you donate doubles its impact and gives us double the strength and double the resources to continue our work in Romania, which is not easy but is very rewarding. We can’t have you with us in Galati for the next rescue mission, so today we ask you to please, look at the 2 puppies saved by Paula and enjoy the comfort of knowing that your help saves lives where no one else does.
Don’t forget that only for the next 2 months your donation will be doubled. We are hoping to collect 10000 E to split between shelter costs and new rescue activities. Choose your gift and stay with us, with a big smile on your face, knowing that together we give hope and make miracles possible in Romania.
Sep. 23, 2018—Staff and volunteers from ROLDA Sverige were in Romania this weekend to carry out a sterilization campaign for pets of impoverished families who cannot afford the procedure. With the help of our local team, 100 dogs and cats were successfully sterilized and registered in Smardan and Piscu.
The families and their neighbors welcomed us with open arms. They gave us tomatoes, grapes, and wine in appreciation for our hard work and good intentions. They made us feel at home and like part of their tight-knit community. It was wonderful and inspiring to spend time with such honest and caring people who share our vision for better animal welfare in Romania.
By allowing us to sterilize their pets, these families are contributing to the solution, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support and understanding.
These are humble citizens who struggle to subsist each day on a low allowance that can barely pay for food, so it’s understandable for them to prioritize feeding their pets over sterilizing them.
Even if they had extra money to spend, they would probably spend it to secure next month’s meals, not to spay or neuter their pet. For them, it’s much more important that their dogs, cats, or livestock are fed and healthy. And while they all agree that the stray crisis in Romania is terrible, they have bigger problems to worry about.
We understand. We fundraise for these sterilization campaigns because anybody can see that these poor people are doing their best to provide for their families, including their animal companions. They love their pets, and they hate to see homeless dogs and cats suffering. They want to see less of them on the streets and more rehomed.
They feel so blessed to have our charity nearby to help them address these issues, and we are honored to be so welcomed into their community, and for giving us the opportunity to help them. Their cooperation is important in solving the stray dog crisis in our country, and we deeply appreciate their support.
ROLDA would also like to thank the incredible ROLDA Sverige team for their commitment and dedication, and everyone who helped us make this campaign possible.
Thank you!
Collectible art donations also entitle you to a Fair Market Tax Deduction! There are far more benefits that may be yours once you decide to make a collectible art donation. These advantages include earning a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of your donated items and freeing up wall space to display yet more artwork.
Art is powerful not just because of its “artistic” meaning and value, but because it can be used to support worthy causes like ours. Transform your collectible art piece/s into real help for animals in need! If your artwork collection consists of abstract art, African art, American art, pop-culture art, classic artwork, classic art print posters, patriotic art or original oil paintings, you can donate artwork and support our rescue mission in Romania – next “Ken” that waits with a metallic box stack in his mouth to be saved, or tortured mom with pups waiting to be saved from death, or support our next sterilization event, or Helping poor horses new project.
Collectible art donations can include any of the following: Original drawings by Banksy, Jackson Pollock, Picasso, Andrea Boscoli, Henri Matisse, Raymond Pettibon, Jonathan Green, Walasse Ting, Al Hirschfeld or Max Liebermann.
An original vintage King Kong film poster from 1933, 1967 Monterrey International pop festival poster, Silkscreen posters by Roy Lichtenstein or 1920s vintage French Art Deco travel posters. Folk art and primitives; Textile and fiber art from Chris Roberts, Pablo Picasso, Jean Picart, or Carl Hank can include wool Aubusson tapestries, a baleen basket, embroidered applique art, wall rug portraits, or silk paintings.
Need more ideas?
Donate any of the following: Digital Art, Drawings, Antique art, Modern art, Contemporary art, Folk Art, Mixed Media, Paintings, Photographic Images, Posters, Prints, Sculpture, Carvings, Reproduction, Medium, Acrylic, Gouache, Oil, Watercolor, Abstract, Animals, Animation, Cartoon, Botanical, Children, Infants, Fantasy, Figures, Portraits, Floral, Gardens, Food, Wine, Landscape, Cityscape, Music, Instruments, Nudes, Religious, Inspirational, Seascape, Still Life, Art Deco, Asian, Cubist, Impressionist, Miniature, Outsider Art, Pop Art, Realism, Surrealism, Bronze, Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Jade, Metal, Paper, Stone, Marble, Wood, Figures, Nudes, Masks or Religious Statues…Give life to your collectible item/s today! Art is transforming the World thanks to the clever people who appreciate it!
ROLDA now accepts Bitcoins! Donate Bitcoins to save stray dogs in Romania.
Since you’ve landed here, it’s safe to assume that you’re thinking about donating one or more of your shiny, virtual Bitcoins to a good cause such as saving stray dogs in Romania. That’s awesome! Bitcoin donations to charities continue to grow dramatically because it’s a safe, easy and convenient way to contribute to charitable causes.
Great response!
ROLDA has had a great response in Bitcoin donations since we began to accept the cryptocurrency back in March 2016.
Give a dog a Bitcoin
When you donate your Bitcoin to ROLDA, you are giving a stray dog a chance to live a long and happy life. We know there are caring people like you who want to help a dog in need. Now we’ve made it easier for you by giving you the option to do so with Bitcoin!
Discover an easy and effective way to help ROLDA save more dogs from your work.
If you’re a current ROLDA supporter or someone who wants to help save stray dogs in Romania, and who believes our charity would make a bigger impact with more contributors, then you can make that change!
How?
Talk to your employer about contributing to our cause through workplace giving.
What is Workplace Giving?
Workplace giving campaigns are annual, employer-sponsored programs that offer employees the opportunity to make a charitable contribution through payroll deduction.
How impactful is Workplace Giving?
Very! Charities are extremely efficient with the contributions they receive. That’s why we always tell you that “no donation is too small.” We are grateful for every donation, and we put every dollar we receive to good use.
ROLDA is no different! We cherish every contribution, and we always ensure that our dogs reap the benefits. Your individual donations make a big difference in a stray dog’s life. But because you and I want to save more stray dogs from suffering, we need to ACT BIG!
Workplace Giving raises collective contributions by raising awareness. Perhaps your employer or colleagues are not aware of the stray dog crisis in Romania but bringing it to their attention may motivate them to contribute to our solution.
Will my employer or colleagues agree?
The only way to know is by asking. It doesn’t hurt to ask or to have a conversation about workplace giving. Just remember that it’s important to respect the decision and circumstances of others and not be pushy.
Even if they do not agree or are unable to contribute now, you should feel proud that you made the effort. And both you and I will always be grateful you did!
Thank you, kindly.
Matching Gift Program: click here
You can also find us on Benevity portal: click here
Put your unwanted car to good use! Donate your car to help rescue homeless dogs.
If you’re reading this, then chances are that you have a car you no longer need or want. Perhaps donating your car wasn’t your first option… and that’s totally okay! Maybe you didn’t even know it was a “thing” you could do. You’d be surprised how many people don’t.
But we’re confident that if more people knew that they could donate their car, they totally would! The process of donating your car is easy! (please go to this link to get started) click here.
Parting ways with your car is difficult. (Well, maybe not all the time. We’re sure there are some people who are just eager to get rid of their jalopy!) But we’re here to reassure you that the act of donating your car to a good cause is always rewarding!
How will ROLDA use the car you donate?
Our ROLDA shelter in Galati, Romania is a 3-hour-drive from Bucharest, where we need to travel often for logistical purposes such as:
● Supply Runs (dog food, medication, veterinary equipment, etc.)
● Veterinary and Animal Hospital appointments (for dogs in need of complicated and/or emergency operations/treatments)
● Adoption Travel (drive dogs that have been adopted to the airport or bus terminal to travel to their adoptive families)
For local purposes, the car will be used for:
● Rescues (drive to rescue stray dogs)
● Campaigns (ROLDA provides sterilization and vaccination campaigns for stray dogs)
● Food Delivery (ROLDA feeds stray dogs in the community)
These are some of the more important things our charity will be able to do more efficiently and more frequently with another car. (Right now, we only have one van which we rely on the fulfill all these tasks and more.) We are extremely grateful for this van. It has saved many lives over the years, but, the truth is, we could benefit from another vehicle. Especially since our goal is to save more lives!
Want to donate your car to ROLDA? Please visit our partner’s page: click here
As an alternative method for donating to a charity, certain taxpayers may transfer funds from their IRA to an eligible charitable organization. If you, as a taxpayer, think about making this type of donation, please read the followings:
● The IRA owner must be age 70 ½ or older.
● The donor must directly transfer the money tax-free to an eligible organization.
● The maximum amount that an IRA owner may transfer annually tax-free is $100,000 to an eligible organization.
● This option, created in 2006 and extended through 2009, is available to eligible IRA owners, regardless of whether they itemize their deductions.
● Distributions from employer-sponsored retirement plans, including SIMPLE IRAs and simplified employee pension plans – commonly referred to as SEP Plans – are not eligible.
● To qualify, the funds must be contributed directly by the IRA trustee to the eligible charity.
● Amounts transferred are not taxable and no deduction is available for the amount given to the charity unless non-deductible contributions are transferred.
● Not all charities are eligible. For example, donor-advised funds and supporting organizations are not eligible recipients.
● Transferred amounts are counted in determining whether the owner has met the IRA’s required minimum distribution rules. Where individuals have made nondeductible contributions to their traditional IRAs, a special rule treats transferred amounts as coming first from taxable funds, instead of proportionately from taxable and nontaxable funds, as would be the case with regular distributions. If non-deductible contributions are transferred to an eligible organization, a charitable contribution deduction may be allowed if itemizing deductions.
● More information about qualified charitable distributions can be found in Publication 590, Individual Retirement Arrangements.
Note: According to IRS, an organization generally must give you a written statement if it receives a payment from you that is more than $75 and is partly a contribution and partly for goods or services. Keep the statement for your records.
You can access the IRS website at IRS.gov 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the IRS with your tax questions at 1-800-829-1040
You can send your order for forms, instructions, and publications to the address below. You should receive a response within 10 days after your request is received.
Internal Revenue Service
1201 N. Mitsubishi Motorway
Bloomington, IL61705-6613
Romanian League in Defense of Animals, Inc (ROLDA USA) is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to ROLDA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
ROLDA USA tax identification number is 32-0176929
For additional help, you can contact ROLDA USA representative, Mary by
Email: [email protected], Mobile: 410-570-9505
