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Dear ,
The crisis in Ukraine continues and the number of human and animal casualties unfortunately, continues to rise.
Our goal is to provide ongoing support to #UkraineAnimals and local rescuers, especially the ones located near the frontline, the most affected by Russian attacks.
One of ROLDA’s current priority is to support the evacuation of animals from very dangerous zones in Donbas.
Your donation has ensured that we continue to assist animals in Ukraine and our fellow Ukrainian rescuers. From the beginning of the war and until July 2026:
• 40+ supported rescuers and shelters.
• Sent funds for food and veterinary aid for over 60,000 animals, especially around the battle zones.
• Cover the logistics for 70 tons of supplies-food for animals and humans to reach Ukraine.
• Sterilised approximately 10,000 animals.
• Contributed toward repairs of 3 shelters destroyed by bombs.
Yearly reports about our activity in Ukraine are available here.
The latest update from the locals confirms that the front is currently spread across these 7 regions*: Kharkiv, Donbas, Sumy, Zaporizhia, Dnipro, Kherson and Luhansk.
Local rescuers told us that the Russians’ tactics have changed. If before they used to try to take large cities by surprise, now they are surrounding them, constantly shelling, making life in the city impossible, then speeding the attack and capturing them. The evacuation missions became more dangerous and now, rescuers are trained by the military to effectively use guns to shoot drones. Some rescue teams that actively save animals near the frontline invest into armoring their vans in order to make them “safer” – of course the improvised armor is not useful in case of a direct hit but helps in case of shrapnel.
(*In order to stay accurately informed, we recommend you to visit this link as often as you want which shows in real time how the frontline positions change. This is helpful to not fully count on the media which often manipulates, in both ways).
Zhulya was found badly injured by our ROLDA Rescue Hero, Inessa, hit by a car or deliberately harmed. Zhulya is alive. And she is fighting. Today, a rehabilitation specialist works with her every single day. Slowly, carefully, Zhulya is beginning to respond. She has started moving her tail — and even her hind legs. Her rehabilitation therapy includes Manual therapy (massage), Passive range of motion exercises, Active-assisted exercises, Hydrotherapy, and Treadmill therapy. Every session is a step forward. Every response matters. We truly hope that one day, Zhulya will walk again. Her journey is not easy, and it is far from over.
Meet Zhulya
We will continue to focus on helping people who decided to stay in Ukraine, exposed to bullets and bombs, to help injured animals, to rescue abandoned or homeless animals and provide them food and shelter, often in their own basement, or in half-destroyed rooms, with no windows, electricity, current water, or heating.
I wish I could come with great news and say that, across the border, peace has been restored in Ukraine.
But unhappily, I can’t. We are still committed to doing whatever we can to assist the Ukrainians in that war-torn country in their vital work with innocent animals – for as long as it takes.
In our country, we have hundreds of dogs and some cats living in our three shelters in Galati. We reach out into the community with free sterilizations, veterinary care, food, kennels… as well as continuing to campaign and educate (like distributing free coloring books especially in rural areas).
Currently, we are in process to transform the shelter where ROLDA started into the 1st cage-free for rescued dogs from Romania.
And we are working our way closer to the dream of our innovative super-shelter the PawzUp Center which will create a haven of happiness – while inspiring so many generations to respect animals and act differently towards them.
You were with us when we rescue dogs from Romania, when we decided to give a helping hand to animals in Ukraine, when we rescued our first dog from war. You are part of who we are and with us, even if far away, in any small or big accomplishment. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve helped make possible so far. And I really hope you can continue with us on our amazing journey.
With respect and hope,
Dana & entire ROLDA team
