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Little Haven, ROLDA’s first-ever dog shelter, is set to become Romania’s only cage-free dog sanctuary.
This pioneering transformation will provide dogs with a freer environment and set a new benchmark for animal welfare standards in the country.
Adopt 1. Save 2.
DonateWill you help us
Build the 1st cage-free facility for dogs in RomaniaReduce stress in dogsGive a dog a real chance at a life outside our shelterReplace a system built for yesterday with one designed for the futureDevelop a care model that can be replicated across Romania and beyond
Technical details:
The buildings
Dog Ranch
- 2 rows with 7 open dog spaces decorated in different styles
- Each unit: 12 m² indoor + 16 m² covered terrace
- Designed for comfort, outdoor access, and improved welfare
- On the hall, mural paintings of famous Romanians who had a pet dog.
Puppy Land
- Individual areas for mother dog and her puppies
- 3 larger units, each with 16 m² indoor + 16 m² terrace
- Calm environment to support early development
ROLDA EcoVillage
- Improved working environment for caretakers
- Indoor accommodation in modern conditions
- 4 volunteer studios for short-term stays (up to two weeks) for volunteers
What Little Haven gives back to the community once finalized
Volunteer workshops:
- Chefs for Pets cooking activities
- Yoga with dogs
- Training sessions with experts
Sustainability & Community
- Located in a vulnerable community in Romania
- Passive solar design & waste reduction
- Play areas made from recycled materials
- Sensory garden for dog rehabilitation
Road map to happiness which we build together for each rescued dog
From the moment when being rescued, help each rescued dog to have a great experience at the Little Haven, the Home before going to a Forever home.
Dog ranch foundation
Traditional shelters continue to play a vital role in protecting dogs from life on the streets and remain an essential part of animal welfare. However, this cage-free shelter pilot allows ROLDA to take the next step in reimagining how rescued dogs can live while awaiting their forever homes.
Designed to provide greater freedom, comfort and enrichment, this innovative project will help position ROLDA at the forefront of modern shelter design, demonstrating higher standards of care and inspiring new approaches to animal welfare across the sector.
Milestones for 3/3 buildings
Suggested gifts that will help us complete the cage-free facility
$10
Donate for a brick
$25
Sponsor a safe space
$100
Lay the foundation of hope
$500
Founding Patron
Wishlist
- Blankets
- Towels
- Milk replacer for puppies
- Puppy training pads
- Slip dog leads
- Pet wipes
- Brushes
- Nail trimmers
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Where you can send items donated?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, 800563 RomaniaROLDA does not accept dirty/damaged objects or expired medicines/food.
*The current building for dogs is still functional, enabling them to get ready for adoption. Once the Dog Ranch will be finalized, this facility will be demolished to make room for new outdoor spaces.
Donate items acceptance policy is here.
Technical details
- I. Dog Ranch
- II. Puppy Land
- III. ROLDA EcoVillage
- IV. Volunteer workshops
- V. Sustainability & Community
● 2 rows with 7 open dog spaces decorated in different styles
● Each unit: 12 m² indoor + 16 m² covered terrace
● Designed for comfort, outdoor access, and improved welfare
On the hall, mural paintings of famous Romanians who had a pet dog.
● Individual areas for mother dog and her puppies
● 3 larger units, each with 16 m² indoor + 16 m² terrace
● Calm environment to support early development
● Indoor accommodation in modern conditions
● 4 volunteer studios
● Short-term stays (up to two weeks) for volunteers
Chefs for Pets cooking activities, yoga with dogs, training sessions with experts.
● Located in a vulnerable community in Romania
● Passive solar design & waste reduction
● Play areas made from recycled materials
● Sensory garden for dog rehabilitation
Wishlist
- Blankets
- Towels
- Milk replacer for puppies
- Puppy training pads
- Slip dog leads
- Pet wipes
- Brushes
- Nail trimmers
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Where you can send?
Feroviarilor 16, Bl. C2, ap. 18
Galați, Romania, 800563
ROLDA does not accept dirty objects, worn visibility or expired medicines/food.
Latest improvements
What services does the ROLDA small shelter offers:
For dogs
Rescue & temporare care (until adoption)
Treatment and post surgery care
Pre adoption evaluation
Adoption
For cats
Rescue & permanent care (or until adoption)
Adoption
For people
Volunteering
Education
Meet the team
Flori
Caretaker
Aurelia
Caretaker
Recognition and awards
Top rated by Animal People Newspaper journalists in 2004, from 17 other shelters from entire East Europe, the Best Dog Shelter and nominated one of the best dogs places from Romania by the US journalist Merritt Clifton during his visits in 2010 and 2013.
A little bit of history
The shelter mascot: Printz
Mix German shepherd, Printz was the first dog saved by Dana, ROLDA Founder. Discovered in a local park, where he was abandoned with multiple open wounds, it was obvious that Printz was the victim of the dog’s illegal fighting.
He lost the fight with another dog and was disposed of like a bag of trash. But instead, he won Dana’s heart and became the first from a long series of rescued animals. Printz left this World in 2002 but will always remain the dog that inspired us to create ROLDA and the first dog that fuel our dreams and ambitions.
Milestones
Happy moments with #roldadogs from small shelter
How you can help
Ambassadors needed
Become a ROLDA Ambassador and help us for free.
Sponsor
Help a saved homeless dog which has nowhere else to turn.
Teaming
Join the Teaming group for only 1 E/month.
