#GiveHope to animals that have no one else
Do Ambassadors make a difference? Yes! Absolutely!
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We are ROLDA and we exist to #givehope to neglected, abused animals and people who care about them. Our primarily focus is rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animls in need, as well as providing aid to poor communities & others rescuers in Romania and since the war started, also in Ukraine.
#animalsaddict
We fight against animal abandonment by taking them in or helping their owners.
Fighting animal cruelty, neglect and abuse is a constant uphill battle for us.
We pay for sterilization campaigns, the humane way to stop stray overpopulation.
Help us get illegal shelters and their traumatizing practices become history.
Wildlife trafficking is life-threatening for the animals. ROLDA is fighting against it.
We want to stop wildlife tourism exploitation. Join us.
Learn a bit of our history, how ROLDA started, why we operate in Galati, what we have been able to change for animals in a country where public shelters continue to put Romania to shame under EU's indifferent eyes.
Find out some of the most important moments of ROLDA activity.
To make HOME a little better for every living soul. To give SHELTER.
Because the bigger the challenge, the bigger the people rising up to face it.
that makes ROLDA rescue work possible in a country where animals have no one else.
Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by advocating for them and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect. Our strategy will build on these strong beliefs for years to come.
Rescued in Romania, loved all over the World
Since 2021, ROLDA expanded its support to different other cities across Romania
Taking care of animals means keeping preventable illnesses at bay.
Transmissible from dog to dog, a terrible condition easier to prevent than cure.
More than being a nuisance, these parasites may carry crippling or fatal diseases.
Neglect, abuse and abandonment, backed by lack of knowledge are the causes of suffering we need to address. How? By educating people.
0 unwanted pups born = 0 unwanted pups abandoned
Not all owners are heartless. Some are just very poor. So, we help
Before-after images show our animals’ difficult journeys. They show the resilience of dogs and our hard work.
Although abusive and punishable by law, keeping dogs in chains is still a practice in many rural areas in Romania. It is a challenge to really change things.
Dog pounds are the places hope and humanity go to die. Help shut them down!
Help us call on authorities to punish the Tulcea animal abuser caught on tape.
Join our plea to ban fireworks in Romania and stop animals getting injured.
Wildlife animals’ lives are worth more than the price of tickets. Help us save them!
Speak out! Spread the word about our activity, about what we have already done, about what we plan to do. Wear our logo and start a conversation.
We run two dog shelters, a cat sanctuary and help over 1000 animals each year. But if it wasn’t for the generosity of our supporters like you, we wouldn’t exist. Can you continue help fund our vital work?
Your donation helps us rescue animals from cruelty and neglect, care for them and find them loving homes. During the war, we extend our support to animals from Ukraine.
Send a check to ROLDA branches in Romania, the UK, the US, or Australia.
We have bank accounts open in the UK, the US, Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Sweden.
We have huge costs to run our shelters every year. Giving monthly is the best way to provide ongoing support in our fight to protect animals in need in Romania.
If you believe, like we do, that animal cruelty should not be tolerated, then a gift in your will means you can always be there for animals in need.
How gifts in will make a difference
Animals give us a better life. We can make them a better World. See how!
Every gift in will has the power to transform the animals World the way YOU dream it to be.
DAF is like a charitable savings account which gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to ROLDA USA. Make a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Our vision is a World where all animals are treated with kindness and compassion. But we can’t do it alone. Choose to support a one-off cost or a project.
Help us build a piece of art animal sanctuary in South-East Europe for people to also benefit.
When you donate Bitcoin and other crypto to ROLDA, you generally owe no capital gains tax.
You can turn your used vehicle into a meaningful contribution to help animals and ROLDA USA
Buy a virtual gift that helps a real animal in need!
Buy lovely, handmade items and help animals in need as all proceeds go to them.
ROLDA mission is to provide aid efficiently, responsibly and humanely to strays and abused animals in Romania.
#GiveHope to animals that have no one else
#GiveHope to animals that have no one else
#GiveHope to animals that have no one else
“Ever since seeing those early television pictures of families crossing the Ukraine border with their pets I have wanted to donate something to your ...”
Ever since seeing those early television pictures of families crossing the Ukraine border with their pets I have wanted to donate something to your charity. I love all animals and wild life...in fact I have more respect for them than most people these days. It is wonderful that the world still has caring people,like yourselves to treat those creatures that are less fortunate.Keep up the good work!
“I just wanted to express my deep admiration for the work you and your helpers do in Romania. You have chosen a life work ...”
I just wanted to express my deep admiration for the work you and your helpers do in Romania. You have chosen a life work that involves dreadful sadness and cruelty and at times you must feel overwhelmed by it. I do try to help as much as I can.
“Your letters are encouraging and I agree with you about what a sad state animals have to live in due to no fault of ...”
Your letters are encouraging and I agree with you about what a sad state animals have to live in due to no fault of their own. Thank you for making their lives better. They bring so much joy and love to us. I am very grateful for the work you all do; it is a privilege to be a part of it.
“Very many thanks for your kind words, however, it is supporters who should be thanking you Dana, the Founder, and your rescue teams for ...”
Very many thanks for your kind words, however, it is supporters who should be thanking you Dana, the Founder, and your rescue teams for your tireless work in helping these poor creatures who share our planet and are so cruelly treated by so many of the human race.
“Love you guys. The gracious, loving, kind and honest spirit of your organization is so evident in all your communications. I pray that you ...”
Love you guys. The gracious, loving, kind and honest spirit of your organization is so evident in all your communications. 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 you help an animal in distress.
Thank you for what you do!
“Thank you, Dana! I must praise you for your undying work on behalf of our animal companions who need all the help we can ...”
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 creatures and deserve everything we do for them.
“I think you and your staff are compassionate, genuine individuals. I trust you and honor you for the selfless work you do.”
I think you and your staff are compassionate, genuine individuals. I trust you and honor you for the selfless work you do.
“I pray that you will be there to continue your marvelous work for the animals and to spread the word to all around about ...”
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 you help an animal in distress.
“Thank you for all of the amazing work you do! I know it is not always easy, especially at this time of year, but ...”
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 you on and sending love.
“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 ...”
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 and dedication, which is why I support their mission. Dana is passionate, driven and effective in all she does with ROLDA. We will continue to support her efforts because we believe that helping homeless dogs in Romania also helps the community.
“Your doing a massive job thumb’s up to you!! it comes from the heart, your reward come from the response of those beautiful animals ...”
Your doing a massive job thumb’s up to you!! it comes from the heart, your reward come from the response of those beautiful animals you heal, transforming there lives and finding a wonderful loving home in return of your tireless efforts comes free licks of joy along with heaps of cuddles… keep up the fantastic work!
“Dana, I want to tell you such a big thank you for your kindness. You do such an inspiring job for all those dogs. ...”
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 that in Galati Romania and I’m completely for your cause. Sending your best greetings and take care of you and all those sweet dogs.
With your help…
We’ve funded 1198 social projects, including food aid, medical emergencies and sterilisation, helping a total of 6329 pets from poor communities.
Do Ambassadors make a difference? Yes! Absolutely!
When you spend just 3 minutes reaching out to people, even if it’s just one person, you are starting a chain reaction of new ROLDA supporters that can save hundreds, or even thousands, of dogs.
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