#GiveHope to animals that have no one else
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about ROLDA USA
Registered as a 501-c-3
non-profit organization
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On the 4th of July 2021, ROLDA USA celebrated 15 years anniversary. Contributions to ROLDA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by the law. The ROLDA’s Tax Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0176929.
Full legal name
Romanian League in
Defense of Animals, Inc
Other names
ROLDA USA
Incorporation year
2006
Contact person
Audry: tax receipt invoices, general questions
Contact person
Mary Duffy: corporate partnership, major donors and legacies
Phone number
Audry: 410-353-5505
Mary Duffy: 917-854-6580
Mailing address
PO Box 4674; Crofton MD 21114
Principal activities in the US
Enable rescued dogs and cats to receive medical assistance and sheltering into our private facilities until being adopted
Support fundraising efforts in the US to benefit street animals in Romania and Ukraine as well as to campaign against illegal public shelter, against animal cruelty and abuses
Rehoming a small number of dogs in the US under special circumstances to private adopters or through our partners, dogs are shipped by air cargo
Fund a database of US supporters to more effectively raise help for Romanian animals
ROLDA and Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR)
ROLDA and Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) became partners to give a chance to rescued labradors (and mixed-labradors) to be rehomed in the US.
A protocol was signed and parties agreed that ROLDA will deliver healthy dogs, respecting the long list of MDAR/USDA requirements and once arrived in the US, YGRR will not put to sleep ROLDA dogs and make efforts to find each dog the perfect home.
YGRR are 30 years old, has a rich, succesful experience with over 500 dogs from their international rescue program placed safely. The first ROLDA dogs arriving in the US are Barkley, Candor, Herbie, Jet, John.
Dogs adopted via YGRR
Barkley
Candor
Herbie
Jet
John
What we do for US supporters
Provide supportive literature about various animal topics (Simple rules to keep your pet safe from the hot pavement; Mini guide about responsible dog ownership; How to create a disaster plan for your dog; Tips to travel with your pet; Pet Fire Safety; etc) which can be found here.
Offer free materials to download from ROLDA Online Shop (e.g. window sticker (pet window decal) useful for the rescue team to know how many pets you have inside, in case of disaster).
Opportunity to adopt a healthy, beautiful, sociable dog rescued from streets or saved from a local public shelter. See conditions here & Read also testimonials from other adopters.
Opportunity to be part of our team as a volunteer (in case you’d like to put your best skills at use for animals in need and for a charity that use resources to save them) or as an ambassador (to share news about ROLDA on social media or to wear items that we send you for free).
Possibility to sponsor at distance a dog rescued from streets or a poor community pet who struggles to live decently.
Some of #ROLDAdogs adopted in the US
Cathy
Dream
Jack
Kongo
Little Dracula
Melony
Tom
Important numbers
01 Jan – 31 Dec 2022
You can support ROLDA for free while shopping
Every time you use the links listed below, a percentage will go to help animals in Romania!
How US supporters can make a gift to ROLDA?
Send a check
Please make the check payable to ROLDA USA and send it to this postal address in the USA
PO Box 4674
Crofton MD 21114
Legacy for animals
Your love for animals can last forever when you make a gift to ROLDA in your will
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Donate for ROLDA on Bright Funds
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ROLDA’s founder invites you to find out how we started and why...
“Firstly, thank you for visiting the ROLDA website. Your interest and support is what enables us to save lives every day. Below is a brief overview of the journey I have been on and which has led to ROLDA. Founded by Merritt on 04th of July 2006, ROLDA USA was the first external branch ROLDA Romania had. Back in 2006, we were determined to publicly raise awareness and support for Romanian dogs’ plight. It seemed like an impossible mission but we were helped by a master in putting words together. Thanks to his perseverance and loyalty, ROLDA USA survived over the years, until it was handed to Shannon and Audry who runs it today. In the US, ROLDA is raising funds for dogs housed in our private shelters and for the campaigns we run in Romania; we make small steps into establish solid partnerships with a few like minded organizations. The road has been long and difficult. Yet whenever I am near the kennels and can see the difference we have made to the lives of hundreds of dogs, I realize it was all worth it. And that there is still plenty of work to do! I hope you enjoy reading it.”
My best wishes to you, Dana!
Meet ROLDA USA great team
Mary
Shannon Board Member
Danny PR Communication
Audry Contact/Treasurer
Joe Board Member
Mary Frances Communication corporate partnership, major donors, legacies
Supported by
Beatrice Welles
Cathy Kangas
Lori & SPCAI
Nina & Lady Free Thinking
Some of the US events where ROLDA was present
Party for Pups charitable concert organized by Shannon on 13 December 2014
Shannon at Doggy Dash, Sacramento SPCA – June, 2014
Shannon at CAPE Film Festival – 2014
Shannon and Lesley at HSUS Animal Care Expo, Florida – May 2014
Shannon at Animal Care Conference,Sacramento – 2015
Shannon at Doggy Dash, Sacramento SPCA – June, 2014
Shannon at Rock for Awareness, California -2014
Shannon and Lesley at HSUS Animal Care Expo, Florida – May 2014
Shannon at ACES Conference – 2013
Shannon represented ROLDA at Best Friends No More Homeless Pets – 2013
Shannon at Animal Care Conference - Long Beach, CA 2018
Testimonials
“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 Defense of Animals dog shelter as a monument to optimism. At a time when almost every other “animal shelter” in Romania was a grim canine concentration camp, where depressed dogs deprived of the opportunity to live by their wits starved, fought, and sometimes even lost hope, the ROLDA shelter was a safe, happy place.”
Matching Gifts
Employees Giving Programs
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift! Please use the Benevity platform & challenge your employer to show compassion for the animal cause you care about!
ROLDA USA
PO Box 4674
Crofton MD 21114
Volunteers from the US visiting ROLDA in 2022
Randell
Lauree and BDRR team
Karen
Listen Randall’s podcast after his visit in Romania
Some of the dogs adopted through BDRR
Barbu
Gina
Don
Puf
Turturica
Bursuc
Lola
Bujor
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. If you have a donor-advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to the Romanian League in Defense of Animals (ROLDA USA), directly from your DAF (as long as your DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating).
How does it work?
1. Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
2. Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free).
3. Recommend grants to the charities you support, with the option of being recognized or remaining anonymous.