The life lesson we can learn from her can change the way we give.
My name is Laika, and I am a Romanian girl. I am prettier and younger than I look. But too many litters of little ones have aged me. Last year, there were four puppies, and now there are 6 more but only 2 still alive.
I love my children, but I cannot provide for them. There are no human homes for them here, and my own family was too poor to have me sterilized. There is a desperate need to spay and neuter me and the millions of other homeless dogs. To stop the cycle of unwanted puppies, more pregnancies, more abandoned dogs dumped on the streets to die.
But vets, surgeries, and medicines cost money.
My puppies and I are a few of the very lucky dogs to make it off these mean streets alive. ROLDA is providing us with shelter, food, and water. I know we are safe here, and that the kind people here work so hard. Each one of them, like each person out there, can make a difference.

I am just one dog in need of care. But I matter.
You may think you are only one person. How could you possibly make a difference with seemingly insurmountable problems?
But you can. And you do.
Michele from Switzerland donated 75 EUR to help us sterilize Blonda and provide medical care for her three babies. You might think it’s just a dog and only a donation, but for Blonda and her babies this meant that Michele saved their lives and stopped the cycle of babies born.
Donating to help have me sterilized means I will not produce any more unwanted puppies to suffer on the streets. For only 20 EUR you are helping to stop the cycle of overpopulation. It is a small step. But every journey begins by putting one foot forward.
Gift for Laika castration
Your generosity gives us dogs hope, and a chance at a better life. Every Euro, and every dollar helps.
I used to wonder if anyone cared if there was any hope at all. Now that I am at ROLDA, I know me and my family are safe. I know that things can change, and things do change. Make that change, change for the better.
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SPONSOR A PET WITH A LOW-INCOME FAMILY (75 EUR)
Why sponsor a pet with a low-income family in Romania? Galati is one of the poorest regions in Romania. The average monthly income is 200 EUR a month. That extremely insuffi...
Why sponsor a pet with a low-income family in Romania?Galati is one of the poorest regions in Romania. The average monthly income is 200 EUR a month. That extremely insufficient to maintain even just one person. So why would these people, knowing they have no money to support a pet even own one? Because some people love animals. And some people's hearts break when they see a dog or cat all skinny and digging through trash looking for something to eat.
So what do they do? They welcome them into their home and share with them what little they have. We have a village near our ROLDA shelters in Galati where you can witness these bondings, not only with dogs and cats, but with horses and donkeys, and sometimes even chickens.
These people don't have much to give their pets, but they have a big heart and their pets appreciate that.
All we are asking from you is to help them with a little bit more.
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SPONSOR FOR A VACCINE (5 EUR)
Why sponsor to have a ROLDA dog vaccinated? In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at ...
Why sponsor to have a ROLDA dog vaccinated?In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at one time. That means around 19,350 dogs remain homeless and struggling to survive.
Tragically, many die from starvation, accidents, and diseases. But at ROLDA we believe these dogs still deserve our attention and compassion. That is why vaccinating a street dog can prevent him or her from dying of an illness that can be prevented from a vaccine that costs on 5 euros!
You can make that happen!
You can sponsor 1 vaccine for 1 ROLDA dog and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org in case you need assistance.
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SPONSOR A TREES PACK (9 EUR)
Why sponsor a ROLDA tree? After the rough winter we had here in Galati in 2014, we decided to plant a natural barrier around our shelters using trees (specifically Paulownia trees) t...
Why sponsor a ROLDA tree?After the rough winter we had here in Galati in 2014, we decided to plant a natural barrier around our shelters using trees (specifically Paulownia trees) to help protect the premises and our dogs from the cold winter winds and snow storms.
Named the “bio tree”, the hybrid specie of Paulownia that we selected has the following advantages:
Grows fast and has large leaves which means more shadows spaces for our dogs during summer
Improves the air quality
Reduces noise
High ecological value
Paulownia trees are considered the “best oxygen plant”. Their leaves are also good for large animals (like Ben, our donkey) to feed on and also soil nutrition.
You can sponsor a ROLDA tree and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org in case you need assistance.
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SPONSOR A DOG (200 EUR)
Why sponsor a ROLDA dog? By sponsoring a beautiful rescue dog from our shelters in Galati, Romania, you are showing support to homeless and abandoned animals in desperate need of hel...
Why sponsor a ROLDA dog?By sponsoring a beautiful rescue dog from our shelters in Galati, Romania, you are showing support to homeless and abandoned animals in desperate need of help! Galati is one of the poorest regions in Romania where an estimated 20,000 strays dogs roam the streets. Our ROLDA shelters can only accommodate 650 dogs at a time, so every time one of our dogs gets adopted, you're also giving an opportunity for a new dog to be welcomed into our shelters.
SPONSOR PACK FOR A YEAR — 200 EUR
Dry dog food (minimum 17% protein) for 1 year
Annual vaccinations
Sheltering costs
Regular fleas and worms treatments
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SPONSOR FOR RUNNING SPACES (300 EUR)
Why sponsor for running spaces at ROLDA? The majority of the dogs we rescue have experienced many traumatic moments that, sadly, have severely affected their mental health. With reha...
Why sponsor for running spaces at ROLDA?The majority of the dogs we rescue have experienced many traumatic moments that, sadly, have severely affected their mental health. With rehabilitation, some dogs make a full recovery, and others are haunted by those experiences for the rest of their lives.
But that does not mean that they have to live in fear or depressed, spending all day in their kennel while waiting to be adopted. Believe it or not, even those dogs that have been through unimaginable horrors have their days when all they want to do is run or play fetch!
It's such a joy to watch! That is why running spaces are important. Some days we all need to be able to forget the harm others have caused us.
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SPONSOR FOR A PLACE OF RECOVERY (250 EUR)
Why sponsor a place where a ROLDA can recover from an injury or surgery? In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house...
Why sponsor a place where a ROLDA can recover from an injury or surgery?In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at one time. That means around 19,350 dogs remain homeless and struggling to survive.
The life of a homeless dog is a tragic one. It's even more devastating when a dog is abandoned because he or she was once accustomed to having a home and a family, so when they're dumped on the street, alone and without guidance, their world begins to fall apart.
He runs disoriented between speeding cars, often being struck and injured or killed. He is attacked by packs of wild dogs already accustomed to street life, and they're even abused by vicious people. He is simply lost, alone, and scared. Hiding from everyone and everything. If lucky to be rescued, these dogs need a long period of rehabilitation to start trusting people again and to stop being afraid. The gift of a place of recovery is the only real chance that a homeless or abandoned dog has for a safer, better life.
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SPONSOR THEM ALL (25 EUR)
Why Sponsor Them All? How can you sponsor all 650 ROLDA dogs with 25 euros? Well, one person can't, but if we all gave 25 eu...
Why Sponsor Them All?How can you sponsor all 650 ROLDA dogs with 25 euros? Well, one person can't, but if we all gave 25 euros we definitely can!!! So why wait for others to get the ball rolling? Become a sponsor today so you can say, "I helped SPONSOR THEM ALL!"
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SPONSOR A WINTER GIFT (15 EUR)
Why sponsor a winter gift for a ROLDA dog? A furry coat for a furry friend? It sounds funny, right? But believe it or not, some dogs do need extra protection from the cold during win...
Why sponsor a winter gift for a ROLDA dog?A furry coat for a furry friend? It sounds funny, right? But believe it or not, some dogs do need extra protection from the cold during winter time. Obviously we do not condone any animal fur products or animal tested products, so any winter gifts you wish to sponsor like a winter coat, sweater, booties, etc. will all be cruelty-free!
Sometimes we see animals and say, "Oh, they have fur, they can withstand the cold." But that's not always true. Mother Nature can be very harsh when she wants to be and sometimes no one escapes her wrath!
You can keep a dog warm this winter for only 15 euros!!! Sponsor a winter gift today!
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SPONSOR A BOWL OF FOOD (10 EUR)
Why sponsor a bowl of food for a stray dog in Romania? In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its s...
Why sponsor a bowl of food for a stray dog in Romania?In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at one time. That means around 19,350 dogs remain homeless and struggling to survive.
Tragically, one of the leading causes of death among their population is starvation. But at ROLDA we believe these dogs still deserve our attention and compassion. That is why putting out a bowl of food for a lonely street dog a can do more than prevent him or her from dying, it can bring happiness, hope, and the feeling of love.
You can make that happen for only 10 euros!!!
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SPONSOR A VISIT TO THE VET (50 EUR)
Why sponsor for a ROLDA dog to visit a vet? While living on the streets, stray dogs are exposed to many harmful elements including malnutrition, diseases, injuries, and disabilities....
Why sponsor for a ROLDA dog to visit a vet?While living on the streets, stray dogs are exposed to many harmful elements including malnutrition, diseases, injuries, and disabilities. The majority of the dogs we rescue have never been dewormed and are infested with fleas and ticks. Many dogs also are infected with heartworm disease, which is often fatal if detected late, and in the case of a stray dog that is usually the end result.
By sponsoring a ROLDA dog to visit a veterinarian, you are helping a rescue dog get the proper medical attention they need and deserve. The 50 EUR covers the basic expenses, but in severe cases where surgery is needed, we will need to raise money for that occasion.
All we are asking is for you to sponsor a ROLDA dog so he or she can visit a vet today!
Will you help?
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Why sponsor for a ROLDA dog to visit a vet?
While living on the streets, stray dogs are exposed to many harmful elements including malnutrition, diseases, injuries, and disabilities. The majority of the dogs we rescue have never been dewormed and are infested with fleas and ticks. Many dogs also are infected with heartworm disease, which is often fatal if detected late, and in the case of a stray dog that is usually the end result.
By sponsoring a ROLDA dog to visit a veterinarian, you are helping a rescue dog get the proper medical attention they need and deserve. The 50 EUR covers the basic expenses, but in severe cases where surgery is needed, we will need to raise money for that occasion.
All we are asking is for you to sponsor a ROLDA dog so he or she can visit a vet today!
Will you help?
Follow these steps to sponsor a ROLDA dog to visit a veterinarian by PayPal, Amazon or Credit Card and download your virtual certificate immediately! Or you can always contact us at rolda@rolda.org