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Not the story people expect: inside a front line evacuation in Ukraine
By Dana Costin, founder of ROLDA I’ve just returned from another journey into eastern Ukraine, near the Donbas front line, an area where the war never really recedes, it only pauses. When people imagine animal evacuations in a war zone, they often picture urgency and spectacle: shattered buildings, animals pulled from debris, vans racing against ... Not the story people expect: inside a front line evacuation in Ukraine
How donations transform the lives of shelter animals
Long ago, in a past we would prefer to forget, abandoned animals in Romania only had two options: endure a bleak life of abuse and starvation on the streets or face certain death in public shelters. Some may think we are being too harsh by highlighting just these two categories, but we are actually omitting ... How donations transform the lives of shelter animals
10 Things to Know Before Bringing Home a Rescue Dog
You have selected your rescue dog, and your rescue dog has selected you! Congratulations! You’re about to begin a wonderful journey that should go smoothly, allowing you to enjoy your new life together from the start. The key to a successful transition for your dog—and, by extension, for your new life together—is to carefully plan ... 10 Things to Know Before Bringing Home a Rescue Dog
Coins of kindness
Do you have any leftover currency from your holidays? We would love it if you donated it to ROLDA USA. We have partnered with Global Coin Solutions, who turn the currency you no longer need into $$$ to help us rescue and rehome dogs from Romania & war-torn Ukraine. Drawers or Jam jars filled with ... Coins of kindness
Maddy’s Trip to ROLDA shelters
Getting on a plane and driving across a country could feel like an arduous task at hand but given the bigger picture at play, I knew this was going to be a special one. Last week, I flew out to meet the dogs and cats at our shelter in Galati, Romania and was truly touched ... Maddy’s Trip to ROLDA shelters
Dezzi and Delia: A Heartwarming Friendship
My name is Delia. I manage fundraising and awareness campaigns for ROLDA. Today, I want to take a moment to share the story of my sweet Dezzi… Dezzi (originally Daisy) is 8 years old. I adopted her in 2021 from a woman who was keeping 18 animals in a small apartment before leaving for Italy. When I first ... Dezzi and Delia: A Heartwarming Friendship
Learning from the Podcast: Dana Costin Asks the Questions
From discussing abandoned dog rescues to sharing lessons through football, Dana Costin guides the conversation with the podcast host, highlighting empathy, dedication, and the power of small actions to make a difference. 1. What is your first memory of an animal? My first memory is of a half-breed dog named Suru. He was a big ... Learning from the Podcast: Dana Costin Asks the Questions
Into the War Zone
A first-hand account by Dana Costin, Founder of ROLDA At ROLDA, we like to say that our volunteers are the heart of the charity. The passion, dedication and determination of our volunteers make such a difference that they help shape our future. Small charities can be highly dependent on volunteers, especially when they cannot afford ... Into the War Zone
How do you train an older dog not to bite?
As much as we love our dogs and as much as we understand their instincts, biting remains objectively wrong. This is primarily because of its obvious harmful effects and the legal implications for the owners of dogs that bite. Sometimes, it might depend on the context in which the bite occurred and the severity or ... How do you train an older dog not to bite?
