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About us
On the 4th of July 2021, ROLDA USA celebrates 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
Contact person:
Audry
tax receipt invoices, general questions
Audry phone number:
410-353-5505
Incorporation year:
2006
Other names:
ROLDA USA
Contact person:
Mary Duffy
corporate partnership, major donors and legacies
Marry Duffy phone number:
917-854-6580
Mailing address:
PO Box 4674; Crofton MD 21114
Principal activities in the US
Enable rescued dogs to receive medical assistance, sheltering and to be adopted abroad
Support fundraising efforts in the US to benefit street dogs and cats in Romania as well as to campaign against illegal public shelter, against animal cruelty and abuses
ROLDA signed a protocol agreement with YGRR and the effective partnership started in January 2022, when first lot of 7 dogs were shipped by air cargo via KLM.
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
What we do for US supporters
Some of #roldadogs adopted in the US
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Donations trends comparison from previous years
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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
Donate by PayPal
Login into your PayPal account and make a donation to this email address
roldaro@gmail.com
Alternatively, click on this link
PayPal.me/ROLDA
For corporate employee giving program
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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
In loving memory
MARY
SHANNON
Board Member
DANNY
PR Communication
AUDRY
Contact/Treasurer
JOE
Board Member
MARY FRANCES
Endorsed by
BEATRICE WELLES
CATHY KANGAS
Some of the US events where ROLDA was present
Shannon at Doggy Dash, Sacramento SPCA – June, 2014
Shannon at ACES Conference – 2013
Shannon at Animal Care Conference,Sacramento – 2015
Shannon at CAPE Film Festival – 2014
Shannon at Rock for Awareness, California -2014
Shannon and Lesley at HSUS Animal Care Expo, Florida – May 2014
Shannon at Doggy Dash, Sacramento SPCA – June, 2014
Shannon represented ROLDA at Best Friends No More Homeless Pets – 2013
Shannon and Lesley at HSUS Animal Care Expo, Florida – May 2014
Party for Pups charitable concert organized by Shannon on 13 December 2014.
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”
Merritt – ROLDA USA Founder
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
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.
