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Guidelines for Maintaining Canine Health through Nutrition
August 14, 2024

Guidelines for Maintaining Canine Health through Nutrition

Once a dog becomes a part of your life, feeding them may appear straightforward—simply offer food twice daily, in moderate amounts. To ensure the well-being and extended lifespan of your dog, there are other aspects to take into consideration apart from merely feeding them.

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The Journey of Adopting a Pet from Overseas: An Interview with Stacey
August 6, 2024

The Journey of Adopting a Pet from Overseas: An Interview with Stacey

 This article contains several key highlights of the interview. For the full interview, watch the entire podcast! In our latest episode of the “Paws & Reflect” podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey, an avid animal lover, advocate, and ROLDA adopter. Stacey shared her heartfelt journey of adopting pets, including her experience ... The Journey of Adopting a Pet from Overseas: An Interview with Stacey

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The Little Coin That Continues to #GiveHope
July 31, 2024

The Little Coin That Continues to #GiveHope

A few days ago, I returned from another trip to the Ukraine. As you read this, please understand that this isn't a corporate report filled with numbers and statistics (though we can provide those), but something written from the heart—my heart.

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Captain Paul Watson: Oceanic Conservation & Biocentrism
July 29, 2024

Captain Paul Watson: Oceanic Conservation & Biocentrism

 This article contains several key highlights of the interview. For the full interview, watch the entire podcast! Note: The original recording of this episode was May 1st, 2024. Recent updates have thrust Captain Paul Watson back into the international spotlight. Watson was arrested in Greenland in connection with his ongoing efforts to protect marine ... Captain Paul Watson: Oceanic Conservation & Biocentrism

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Unveiling the Human-Animal Health Connection with Dr. Aysha Akhtar
July 23, 2024

Unveiling the Human-Animal Health Connection with Dr. Aysha Akhtar

 This article contains several key highlights of the interview. For the full interview, watch the entire podcast! Welcome to another enlightening episode of Paws & Reflect. Today we delve into the interconnections between humans, animals, and our shared environment. I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Aysha Akhtar, a neurologist, public health specialist, ... Unveiling the Human-Animal Health Connection with Dr. Aysha Akhtar

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APRIL 2024 Ukraine Crisis update
May 15, 2024

APRIL 2024 Ukraine Crisis update

Fundraising with one eye smiling and one eye crying An honest, raw and emotional update from ROLDA Founder Dana Costin The war’s horror bled across borders, and as ROLDA stood witness to this unfathomable suffering, like many shocked others, we dashed to offer hope amidst the chaos. We share our soil with Ukraine – they ... APRIL 2024 Ukraine Crisis update

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Interview with Dr. Marc Bekoff: Exploring Compassionate Conservation and Animal Emotions
April 24, 2024

Interview with Dr. Marc Bekoff: Exploring Compassionate Conservation and Animal Emotions

This article contains several key highlights of the interview. For the full interview, watch the entire podcast! Introduction: Today, we are honored to introduce Dr. Marc Bekoff, Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado. With over 30 published books and numerous awards for his research on animal behavior, animal ethics, ... Interview with Dr. Marc Bekoff: Exploring Compassionate Conservation and Animal Emotions

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ROLDA Founder trip to Ukraine August 2023
September 11, 2023

ROLDA Founder trip to Ukraine August 2023

I got two NP’s during my trip to Ukraine. Can you guess which one I took back with me home? There are a few reasons why I decided to visit Ukraine: I got the feeling that our international supporters were getting bored with this subject, sometimes get skeptical, and many living in West Europe are ... ROLDA Founder trip to Ukraine August 2023

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ROLDA President’s Message May 2023
June 21, 2023

ROLDA President’s Message May 2023

ROLDA Sverige was founded in 2014 by Lisa, and a group of volunteers dedicated to helping homeless animals live better. The main goals of this association are to help ROLDA Romania: fundraise to keep our shelters functional and rehome dogs from our shelters in Sweden.

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The story of Doina
June 15, 2023

The story of Doina

Even though Doina was someone’s pet, she was never given a name. It was us who named her Doina when her family brought her to us after their other dog (who is more than twice her size) bit off her left eye.

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The history of ROLDA large shelter read details
June 15, 2023

The history of ROLDA large shelter read details

In 2004, ROLDA became aware of a horror scenario unfolding on our doorstep. A local steel mill, owned by one of Britain’s and the world’s richest men, Lakshmi Mittal, had become an involuntary home to countless stray dogs desperately seeking shelter and food.

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I survived these mighty mites!
May 5, 2023

I survived these mighty mites!

Alien survived a horrible infestation of fleas and ticks. Today, he is living at our ROLDA sanctuary happily waiting to be adopted. Alien was found by ROLDA rescuers in early spring, already completely covered with fleas and ticks.

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Help for Chick
April 13, 2023

Help for Chick

Chick was found not far from our shelter. She was extremely dehydrated and full of parasites. Flies were feeding on her bloody, cracked skin caused by repeated biting and scratching. She had chewed through most of her fur, leaving her damaged skin exposed to horrible infections which, sadly, had already begun to consume her from the outside in.

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Help for Hera
April 13, 2023

Help for Hera

Hera was found on the streets. Her entire body was covered in tar that had matted her fur and even oozed deep to her skin. We can’t imagine the pain she had suffered…well, to be honest, we don’t want to imagine.

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Help for Buck
April 13, 2023

Help for Buck

BUCK was rescued from the street after being hit by speeding a car. We were contacted by an individual who had witnessed the horrible collision. Moments later, our Rescue Team arrived at the scene to transport Buck to our clinic.

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Help for Bar
April 13, 2023

Help for Bar

BAR was discovered behind a bush whimpering softly and breathing erratically as if he no longer had the strength or the will to communicate his agony to the world…as if he literally chose this spot to spend his dying days…alone, as if not to disturb the world around him.

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ROLDA in Caracal
March 22, 2023

ROLDA in Caracal

My name is Dana and I live in Caracal, Olt county. For many years, I save cats and I consider that the first step to stop the abandons is to spay/neuter cats. I contacted ROLDA who helped me already cover a large number of sterilizations for cats from Caracal town.

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ROLDA in Tulcea
March 21, 2023

ROLDA in Tulcea

Starting in September 2021, ROLDA expanded its support to the nearby county, Tulcea. Danube river separates Galati and Tulcea counties (10 minutes by boat, which was the only connection between these two counties before the bridge was built).

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ROLDA helps poor communities pets to live with dignity
March 21, 2023

ROLDA helps poor communities pets to live with dignity

The law says: Pet Dogs in Romania must be sterilized and microchipped. Dogs that belong to people must be sterilized, microchipped and registered in a National Registry (database) of dogs owners called RECS. This is a general rule that became effective in 2016.

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20000 hundar utan hem i Galati, Rumänien
March 21, 2023

20000 hundar utan hem i Galati, Rumänien

Våra ROLDA hundgårdar finns i Galati, en industriregion i östra Rumänien. Beståndet av hundar har växt okontrollerat här både beroende på att folk övergav denna del av landet och på grund av att man förflyttade hundar hit!

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ROLDA fights against Wild Animals in captivity
March 21, 2023

ROLDA fights against Wild Animals in captivity

People who exploit animals for profit, or any other reason, believe that humans have the right to use animals as they please. Animal exploitation is animal cruelty.

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ROLDA fights against Illegal Live Animals Transport
March 21, 2023

ROLDA fights against Illegal Live Animals Transport

The illegal animal trade is a billion-dollar business that only exists because there is a demand. If people did not demand animals—for food, medicine, trophies, clothing, and so forth—no one would bother to smuggle them.

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ROLDA fights against Illegal Shelters
March 21, 2023

ROLDA fights against Illegal Shelters

Since 2013, public dog shelters in Romania have been allowed to euthanize dogs if they are not claimed or adopted in 14 days. However, the neglect and abuse these captured dogs suffer while incarcerated have been well documented, but nothing has been done to stop this atrocious behavior.

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ROLDA fights against uncontrolled animal reproduction
March 20, 2023

ROLDA fights against uncontrolled animal reproduction

Like most developing countries, Romania has an overwhelming stray animal population. Sadly, stray dogs and cats are viewed as public nuisances and are poorly treated.

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