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Left Behind: The hidden underbelly crisis of strays in Ukraine and Romania
On a quiet road in Ukraine, a dog lay trembling in the dirt. Her leg was bent at an unnatural angle. She had likely been hit by a car. No collar, no identification, and no one nearby to help. Her name is Hanna, and her story is heartbreakingly common across Eastern Europe right now. When ... Left Behind: The hidden underbelly crisis of strays in Ukraine and Romania
Odin’s Journey of Survival After a Vicious Dog attack
Stray cats have the unique ability to make almost anywhere their home. They fight fiercely for their independence and maintain that typical standoffish cat behavior; but the harsh reality is that many would not survive without help. Every day, these resilient animals face overwhelming challenges – finding food to fill their rumbling stomachs, warding off ... Odin’s Journey of Survival After a Vicious Dog attack
What does being a no-kill shelter mean, in practice, to a cat?
We are occasionally asked what a no-kill shelter is. This story is a very recent example of a no-kill policy in action, to help explain how it works and why it is crucial. One of our sister rescue shelters, the Great Catsby, has been caring for a beautiful little white female cat called Cris since ... What does being a no-kill shelter mean, in practice, to a cat?
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
