The Most Important in Brief

ROLDA is a beacon of hope for homeless, abused and neglected animals and pets with financially troubled, vulnerable owners. We currently care for hundreds of dogs in our two shelters and some cats living in our shelter which serves exclusively disabled and senior cats’ population. Our three shelters are located in the south east of the country, one of the poorest areas of Romania. Besides rescuing and rehoming, ROLDA also helps pets with financially disturbed and vulnerable owners. In addition, we run education campaigns and extend our very limited resources to help rescuers from other cities in Romania. Recently, ROLDA decided to expand its support globally to animals and their people located in areas affected by natural of humane made disasters e.g. the war in Ukraine.

1. Purpose

   To help abused, neglected and homeless animals in Romania and in other countries affected by natural or human made disasters.

2. The Most Important in Brief

   ROLDA is a beacon of hope for homeless, abused and neglected animals and pets with financially troubled, vulnerable owners. We currently care for hundreds of dogs in our two shelters and some cats living in our shelter which serves exclusively disabled and senior cats’ population. Our three shelters are located in the south east of the country, one of the poorest areas of Romania. Besides rescuing and rehoming, ROLDA also helps pets with financially disturbed and vulnerable owners. In addition, we run education campaigns and extend our very limited resources to help rescuers from other cities in Romania. Recently, ROLDA decided to expand its support globally to animals and their people located in areas affected by natural of humane made disasters e.g. the war in Ukraine.

3. Goals

   To rescue, shelter, rehabilitate and rehome rescued animals; To create social campaigns in support for vulnerable communities; To cover the costs for sterilization campaigns in collaboration with local vets or other rescuers; To help senior people with pets; To build PawzUp center for generations of animals and people who care about them; To help animals in war-zone in Ukraine and others countries.

4. Principles

   Trustworthy and Transparent ROLDA is recognized as a trustworthy and transparent leader in international animal rescue. We hold Platinum level on GuideStar/Candid and 4* on Charity Navigator. ROLDA’s name inspires confidence, backed by open communication about where donations go, regular updates on rescue efforts, and tangible proof of our impact. We publish photos and videos showing the impact, testimonials from people we help, financial reports. Mission and Impact-Focused ROLDA is committed to its mission of giving hope to every animal, no matter how challenging the case is. Whether it’s a street dog in Romania, an abandoned pet in Ukraine, or a senior animal needing special care, ROLDA never turns away from a rescue. This unwavering dedication demonstrates that we are not just here to help—we’re here to make a lasting impact. Compassionate and Human-Centered ROLDA’s work is more than just numbers or donations; it’s about compassion in action. ROLDA team never complains, we are in action, on the frontlines, taking on the toughest cases, and creating meaningful change for animals and people who care about them. Positive, Hopeful and Solution-Oriented ROLDA doesn’t shy away from showing the raw and real situations animals face, but we always focus on the solution. Our messaging emphasizes that no situation is ever so bad that we can’t show up and make a difference. Through our work, we inspire hope, not just for the animals we rescue but for the supporters who believe in making the world a better place.

5. Measures

   Our work helps animals in distress and people who care about them, PERMANENTLY and DIRECTLY. The pillars on which ROLDA focuses its work have 2 components: 1. Abused, neglected and homeless animals 2. Pets owned by vulnerable people or financially distressed people Globally • Help animals in areas affected by natural or human made disasters Purpose: It provides emergency relief and protection to animals impacted by war, natural disasters or crisis, preventing suffering and abandonment. Help Ukraine Animals • Help abused and neglected animals outside Romanian borders Physically rescue dogs from where they are abused (e.g. puppy mills in Turkey and Bulgaria) and transport them to safety at ROLDA shelters, from where they are adopted to forever homes (mostly in Europe). Romania • Support veterinary care, shelter, and rehabilitation for stray, injured and neglected animals rescued by our partner organisation Dogs are rescued from public shelters, streets or cruelty cases. They receive veterinary treatment, are microchipped, sterilised, socialised and housed in ROLDA’s private shelters until adoption. Senior and disabled cats are rescued, given veterinary care, and housed in a purpose-built cat shelter. They stay for life or until a suitable home is found. • Funding free spay and neuter programs to reduce the overpopulation of stray animals in low-income areas, preventing future neglect and suffering Targeted communities are from remote areas, where disadvantaged people (low income, no veterinary access, lack of education) make pets breed uncontrolled and high number of unwanted kittens and puppies are born to suffer. • Sharing successful community aid models (e.g. financial help for vulnerable pet owners) to encourage similar support programs locally Assistance is provided to senior pet owners in financial hardship, often living alone or with limited access to veterinary services. Selection is based on income, location and pet health needs.

6. Financing

   ROLDA Romania acting as global entity created supporting organizations in different countries like the US, the UK, Australia, Switzerland and other European countries to raise funds and awareness for our programs and campaigns. We primarily fundraise online, but also test alternative sources of funding: grants, direct mail etc Donations are welcomed (please use any of the followings methods to help our programs and campaigns) Online donations: https://rolda.org/donate Offline via bank transfer: Account name: Fundatia ROLDA IBAN EUR: RO58BTRLEURCRT0PA6711501 SWIFT/BIC: BTRLRO22 Bank name: Banca Transilvania Association ROLDA Suisse Raiffeisen Moleson Route Principale 174 1628 Vuadens IBAN : CH4780808001254890198 CCP 17-237-8 Swift ( BIC ) RAIFCH22129 Clearing 80129

Area of Impact

• Romania
• Developing countries
• Abroad, general