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Marik’s story demonstrates how Ukrainian soldiers fight to defend those they love
Marik is a blind, stray dog in Ukraine. As such, his chances of surviving long were tiny. Life can be tough for anyone who is blind. Let alone a stray dog. Marik would not have lasted long, given the increased competition for scarce food and water as a stray and the added risk of being ... Marik’s story demonstrates how Ukrainian soldiers fight to defend those they love
Winnie, the tiny stray cat who surprised us all
Sterilization programs are one of the surest, most efficient ways of managing strays in the long term. As the number of homeless animals continues to rise, the challenge of protecting them becomes even more urgent. But, finding time to sterilize is still a priority. Winnie was a stray, taken to be sterilized at ROLDA partner ... Winnie, the tiny stray cat who surprised us all
Ada’s road to recovery: giving her a second chance to walk
She may never walk properly again. But if that’s the case, we will know we tried everything possible to help her first. Only a few seconds of bad luck means Ada faces the harsh possibility of never being able to walk again. More frequently than ever, we help dogs hit by cars. Some sustain only ... Ada’s road to recovery: giving her a second chance to walk
Healing a broken spirit: Knopa’s path to recovery and safety
Sadly, it is not uncommon for animals to face human cruelty and brutality. It is unimaginable how heartless people can be. ROLDA has helped so many animals with horrible pasts. We have helped cats thrown from windows and dogs chained outside in the cold, hungry for days on end. We have helped abused animals kicked ... Healing a broken spirit: Knopa’s path to recovery and safety
Finding light in darkness: Lew’s path to a new life
Romania is home to over a million stray animals. While many locals do their best to care for the strays in their neighbourhoods—especially the smallest and most vulnerable—not every animal is lucky enough to find kindness. Lew, a tiny kitten just three or four months old, was one of the fortunate ones. Despite her playful ... Finding light in darkness: Lew’s path to a new life
Hope Amidst the Chaos: A Ukrainian Dog’s Journey to Healing
In a country where the sound of missiles, gunshots and sirens has become as common as birdsong, where streets bear the scars of conflict, and where survival often hinges on split-second decisions, there are still those who refuse to let compassion become a casualty of war. This is the story of Nadya, a dog whose ... Hope Amidst the Chaos: A Ukrainian Dog’s Journey to Healing
A Duchess Among the Ruins: One Cat’s Journey from Street Survivor to Beloved Fighter
In the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while most were fleeing the sounds of distant artillery and air raid sirens, Madalina made a choice that would change not only her life but the lives of countless forgotten felines in her war-torn city. Among these souls was a street cat who would come to ... A Duchess Among the Ruins: One Cat’s Journey from Street Survivor to Beloved Fighter
From Despair to Hope: Sarah’s Incredible Journey of Survival
Sarah’s journey is heartbreaking and yet inspiring. First, the heartbreak…Imagine being tossed out of the window of a moving vehicle. The instant spike of fear you would feel as it happened, the overwhelming building pain in the seconds after you hit the ground. The open wounds that would cover your body. That is what poor ... From Despair to Hope: Sarah’s Incredible Journey of Survival
Bibi’s Battle Against Liver and Kidney Failure
An inflamed and bleeding mouth. Kidney failure. Liver failure. Bibi, the little stray kitten, was suffering from all. When our friends at the Great Catsby in Romania found Bibi, they immediately knew they needed to help her. The Great Catsby is one of the shelters ROLDA is fortunate enough to support doing great work. Due ... Bibi’s Battle Against Liver and Kidney Failure
