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from people from around the World #roldafamily
L. B.
From Australia
Donors
I just wanted to express my deep admiration for the work you and your helpers do in Romania…
Donna G.
From USA
Donors
Your letters are encouraging and I agree with you about what a sad state animals have to live in due to no fault…
Leonie and David
From Australia
Donors
Very many thanks for your kind words, however, it is supporters who should be thanking you Dana, the Founder…
Becky
From USA
Donor
Love you guys. The gracious, loving, kind and honest spirit of your organization is so evident in all your communications.
Veronika
From USA
Ambassador ROLDA
Thank you for all you do to help the dogs and animals from ROLDA…your kindness shows animals that not all humans are selfish and cruel.
Lex
From USA
Reporter and Senior Editor
The work you are doing for animals is INCREDIBLE. Thank you for your dedication, and we hope to work with you again in the future!
LISA
From Sweden
President of Association ROLDA Sverige
I have been with ROLDA since 2014 and at first I had no experience with street dogs at all. I traveled to Romania where I met Dana and the organisation in Sweden…
BARBARA
From USA
Donor
Thank you, Dana! I must praise you for your undying work on behalf of our animal companions who need all the help we can give them. They are wonderful…
SARAH
From UK
part of ROLDA UK Team, Adopter, Volunteer
I have always been an enormous animal lover, dogs being my absolute favourite animal of all. I have three gorgeous rescue dogs, one of which I adopted…
BIANCA
From Romania
Volunteer visitor
This is the first time when I volunteer at a foundation for animals. For me, the ROLDA Foundation is a place full of love where you can find yourself…
ANCA
From Romania
Volunteer
Until the moment I started working with ROLDA, I didn’t think that the animals on the street live such a hard life and can be subject to some unbelievable…
JENKA
From Sweden
part of ROLDA Sweden team, Adopter, Volunteer visitor
ROLDA is my greatest passion , it truly gives my life meaning and a great purpose to help the Romanian dogs . With the COVID crisis just like any other…
MATILDE
From Norway
part of ROLDA Norway team, Volunteer translator
The first time I offered to translate for ROLDA, it was on impulse. I saw a request for help and offered to translate a little. But after only a couple of translations…
MICHELE
From Switzerland
President of ROLDA Suisse, ADOPTER, Volunteer visitor
I have been supporting ROLDA since 7 years. I heard about ROLDA when I read a post on Facebook requesting some help for the trip of the first dogs to…
BECKY
From Australia
Donor
I pray that you will be there to continue your marvelous work for the animals and to spread the word to all around about how great the rewards are when…
REBEKAH
From USA
Donor
I think you and your staff are compassionate, genuine individuals. I trust you and honor you for the selfless work you do.
LORI
From SPCAI
Partner charity, grant maker
We truly appreciate all the information and your transparency with the way you run your organization. These are the kind of partnerships we like…
SARAH
From Canada
Donor
Thank you for all of the amazing work you do! I know it is not always easy, especially at this time of year, but please know that there are so many people cheering…
TOKO
From Australia
Donor
Your doing a massive job thumb’s up to you!! it comes from the heart, your reward comes from the response of those beautiful animals you heal, transforming…
SYLVIA
From Germany
Adopter, Volunteer translator
Die Hunde mit den traurigen Augen Man sieht sie immer wieder vorbei kommen auf dem Internet. Traurige Hunde, dreckig in verkommenen, zugigen…
CATHY KANGAS
From USA
Board member of HSUS, Adopter, Donor
We are impressed with what ROLDA has accomplished with a small amount of support. There are no other non-profits in Romania with ROLDA’s reach…
HEGE
From Norway
Founder of ROLDA Norway, Adopter, Volunteer visitor
I have worked with Dana and Rolda since my family adopted 2 dogs from Rolda in 2011. Dana has always been professional and passionate about her…
CAROL
From USA
Donor
“The first time I read about ROLDA I knew in my spirit that this organization was the real deal. Your work to alleviate the suffering of innocent animals struck…”
KATE NATTRASS ATEMA
From USA
former IFAW Director
“The Pawzup Centre sounds like a fantastic and much-needed initiative that, I’m sure, will make a huge difference to the animals and the local community in Galati…”
FIONA
From UK
Donor
“I am so pleased to help, in some small way, the magnificent work you do in saving the lives of abused, abandoned dogs living in appalling conditions and often…”
PAULA
From Australia
Donor
“I extend the hand of friendship to you and your workers and wish you success in saving all the dogs that need saving and that you are able through peoples…”
STEPHAN
From Belgium
Adopter, Volunteer visitor
“To shelter more than 600 dogs you need to have a good notion of organization and responsibility but more than that also a sense of respect for living…”
SARAH
From Australia
Public officer ROLDA Australia, Volunteer
“Dana is working relentlessly towards creating an amazing charity to help and protect animals.I have been working with her for the last 6 months and have…”
HEATHER
From Canada
Volunteer
“ROLDA was founded by Dana Costin. She has put together an international team of volunteers and staff that are almost all women. I believe…”
LOLITA
From Switzerland
Founder of ROLDA Suisse, Adopter, Volunteer visitor
“After passing the gates of the large shelter ROLDA, the first thing that you’ll be struck by is the silence, almost unreal of this place… and then by the thunderous…”
MERRITT
From USA
Co-Founder of ROLDA USA
“In a village on the outskirts of Galati, beyond the steel mill, beyond the end of the paved roads, Dana Costin had constructed the first Romanian League in…”
SILJE
From Norway
Adopter
“Thank you for giving me this experience, I have felt so welcome and taken care of here and Fiorella.. I can never thank you enough for her…”
MURIEL
From Switzerland
Adopter, Volunteer visitor
“Difficult to express in only some words the emotion felt coming to visit ROLDA shelters. I was expecting to see dirty dogs lying in bad conditions…”
YELENA
From Switzerland
Adopter, Volunteer visitor
“I enjoyed it very much, to see the dogs, cuddle most of them, it was a little hard to see the big shelter for me, but then I realised how lucky they were…”
ROBERTA
From UK
Adopter
“Wow I just looked on your page it brought tears to my eyes with happiness , your work, mission and most of all those children being involved is a crucial part…”
ANJA
From Germany
Co-Founder ROLDA Germany, Volunteer
“My name is Anja, I live close to Hamburg and I’m 29 years old. How did I come to join this project? First of all I met Sabine last year via Twitter. We got along…”
CLAUDIA and ALESSANDRO
From Switzerland
Adopters, Volunteers
“2013 November 21 is a date we will never forget : It’s the day where our little “Pantera” passed away; she reached almost 16 years and had suffered…”
HEIDI
From Norway
Donor, Volunteer translator
“Jeg har kjent Dana (grunnleggeren av ROLDA);i flere år nå, og hjelper henne bla. med å oversette tekster til norsk. Hun er en fantastisk dame med…”
ASE
From Norway
Adopter, Volunteer visitor
“Åse bor i Bergen, Norge. Hun har adoptert hunder og katter fra Norge og Spania, og nå også en hund, Maja, fra Romania. Det bor rundt 600 andre hunder…”
LAURE
From Switzerland
Adopter, Volunteer visitor
“Dana: I want to tell you such a big thank you for your kindness. You do such an inspiring job for all those dogs. I’m feeling so blessed to have experienced…”
LENA
From Sweden
Volunteer visitor
“The ROLDA sanctuaries are run by the devoted Dana Costin together with her co-workers. Today there are more than six hundred dogs, and…”
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