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A Duchess Among the Ruins: One Cat's Journey from Street Survivor to Beloved Fighter
January 15, 2025

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

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From Despair to Hope: Sarah's Incredible Journey of Survival
December 27, 2024

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

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Bibi’s Battle Against Liver and Kidney Failure
December 27, 2024

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

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Stranded: Bridge’s encounter with the ROLDA Rescue Team
November 26, 2024

Stranded: Bridge’s encounter with the ROLDA Rescue Team

BOOM. A terrified dog huddles in the shadows, watching and hearing Russian missiles explode around him. BOOM. Our terrified dog hears people shouting and screaming as flames fill his surroundings and dark shadows flee for safety all around. BOOM. Our terrified dog turns to run as the foundation of his home, just meters away, is ... Stranded: Bridge’s encounter with the ROLDA Rescue Team

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The blind kitten who chooses love
November 26, 2024

The blind kitten who chooses love

Thousands of stray cats live on the streets of Romania. No love or joy for them. Survival is all they can afford to think about. Street dogs chase them for the tiniest scrap of food found in the gutter. Toxic, bacteria-filled environments and harsh weather conditions cause disease and sickness to threaten their fragile bodies. ... The blind kitten who chooses love

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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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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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