ROLDA UK

ROLDA UK ROLDA UK activity consists of fundraising and rehoming of Romanian dogs in British homes (including transport of these dogs to UK)

ROLDA is an internationally supported charity working in Romania to efficiently solve the appalling problem of the country’s millions of homeless animals. Our keys focuses are rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming dogs and cats from our private shelters, but we also offer practical help and education locally to low-income pet owners. ROLDA campaigns nationally for animal rights and provides humanit

arian aid during disasters like the war in Ukraine. ROLDA UK is a small charity acting as “supporting organization” for the partner charity ROLDA Romania, the “global entity” to:
• raise awareness and financial support for ROLDA Romania for animals in need and for the poor Romanian communities struggling to look after their pets responsibly;
• find homes for rescue dogs by ROLDA Romania team, alongside compiling applications for grants to sustain our work;
• support other programs and campaigns initiated by ROLDA Romania, including providing Worldwide aid to animals and their people located in areas affected by natural of humane made disasters e.g. the war in Ukraine;
• build a network of fosters careers in order to bring dogs over for people to meet before they make a decision and also as a back-up for any unsuccessful adoptions.

132 lives changed because of you 💙Our recent sterilisation campaign in Tulcea and the village of Slava Rusa gave 132 ani...
27/12/2025

132 lives changed because of you 💙

Our recent sterilisation campaign in Tulcea and the village of Slava Rusa gave 132 animals the chance to live safer, healthier lives. Over just a few days, our team sterilised 65 animals in Tulcea (49 cats and 16 dogs) and 67 in Slava Rusa (46 cats and 21 dogs), working tirelessly to reach every dog and cat brought to us.

These types of community sterilisations always prove how deeply communities care, even with limited resources.

Sterilisation is one of the most effective ways to reduce animal suffering. It prevents unwanted litters, reduces the number of abandoned animals, and improves long-term health. Every animal sterilised represents a direct step toward a safer future for both pets and strays.

Thank you to everyone who made this campaign possible. Your support drives these programmes and creates lasting change for the animals who depend on us.
Help fund our next campaign: https://rolda.org/sterilization/ ❤️‍🩹

Christmas morning at our shelters was full of excitement today, and it is all thanks to you 🎄💛Thanks to the Santa Paws g...
25/12/2025

Christmas morning at our shelters was full of excitement today, and it is all thanks to you 🎄💛

Thanks to the Santa Paws gifts you sent, our dogs received special meals, soft blankets, and toys chosen just for them.

It gave our dogs the joy of being celebrated, remembered, and shown love from people all around the world.

From everyone at ROLDA, our staff, our rescuers, and every dog who enjoyed a brighter Christmas because of you, thank you for choosing to give hope this season. We are truly grateful for you 💙🐾

Tessa would like it on record that back in her youth, she was one of Santa’s original sleigh leaders, long before Rudolp...
24/12/2025

Tessa would like it on record that back in her youth, she was one of Santa’s original sleigh leaders, long before Rudolph showed up and made glowing noses fashionable 😉🦌

This Christmas, she’s waiting at the shelter for her Secret Santa gift, a little comfort after being rescued from the streets and discovering that life can still offer warmth, kindness, and second chances. Tessa is a gentle senior girl who loves people, enjoys other dogs, walks well on leash, and appreciates a good treat (or several).

You can be a Santa Paws Hero this festive season and send the gift of love, warmth, and joy to a shelter dog like Tessa in Romania 🥹

✨ Choose between a range of Santa Paws gift options:

🐶 Gift a Meal – $5
Feed a homeless dog for two weeks and make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas.

🧸 Gift a Toy – $10
Share a little joy by sending a toy to a dog who has never had one of their own.

🛏️ Gift a Blanket – $15
Help a shelter dog stay warm through the freezing winter nights.

🎁 Be Tessa’s Secret Santa – $25
Send Tessa a full Secret Santa pack, including a meal, blanket, and toy, and receive a personalised thank-you message from this wonderful girl.

Life in the shelter is safe, but Christmas can still feel quiet when you’re a gentle senior waiting for someone to choose you. Your gift can make this season brighter for Tessa and remind her she’s not forgotten.

🎄https://rolda.org/

A few months ago, our brave little Ozzie, who was not in the greatest condition when he arrived at our shelter, finally ...
24/12/2025

A few months ago, our brave little Ozzie, who was not in the greatest condition when he arrived at our shelter, finally found his forever home 🐾💖

At five years old, this boy hasn’t had an easy start to life, but we’re so happy that all of that is in his past.

From here on out, all this brave boy will know is patience, love, and safety 🥹

🚨 There are only a few days left to vote for ROLDA and help us win a share of £70 000, which would go such a long way in...
23/12/2025

🚨 There are only a few days left to vote for ROLDA and help us win a share of £70 000, which would go such a long way in helping us care for the animals we rescue.

Vote for ROLDA here: https://mygivingcircle.org/rolda-uk/vote

Your vote won’t cost a thing, but it could change everything for an animal in need ❤️‍🩹

🚨 We need your help! Your vote could help a rescue dog get the second chance they deserve. 🐾

We’ve joined My Giving Circle – a platform that gives out grants to charities with the most votes. ROLDA could be awarded a share of £70 000, which would go such a long way in helping us care for the animals we rescue.

💙 Voting is 100% free
📲 Takes just a few seconds
📈 And the more votes we receive, the better our chances of securing vital funding.
⏳ We only have 13 days left to vote!
❤️‍🩹 You will also have the option to donate $1 = 1 vote

Your vote won’t cost a thing, but it could change everything for an animal in need.
👉 https://mygivingcircle.org/rolda-uk/vote

According to Ceasar, he spent one Christmas on the North Pole’s Sleigh Security Team before being reassigned for “excess...
23/12/2025

According to Ceasar, he spent one Christmas on the North Pole’s Sleigh Security Team before being reassigned for “excessive enthusiasm.” He maintains there’s no such thing, especially when sleigh safety is involved 🎄🐶

This Christmas, he’s waiting at the shelter for his Secret Santa gift, something soft and comforting after being rescued from the streets and discovering the world can be gentle, warm, and full of second chances.

You can be a Santa Paws Hero this festive season and send the gift of love, warmth, and joy to a shelter dog like Ceasar in Romania 🥹

✨ Choose between a range of Santa Paws gift options:

🐶 Gift a Meal – $5
Feed a homeless dog for two weeks and make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas.

🧸 Gift a Toy – $10
Share a little joy by sending a toy to a dog who has never had one of their own.

🛏️ Gift a Blanket – $15
Help a shelter dog stay warm through the freezing winter nights.

🎁 Be Ceasar’s Secret Santa – $25
Send Ceasar a full Secret Santa pack, including a meal, blanket, and toy, and receive a personalised thank-you message from this lovely boy.

Life in the shelter is safe, but Christmas can still feel long when you’re a gentle senior waiting for someone to choose you. Your gift can make this season brighter for Ceasar and remind him he’s not forgotten.

🎄 https://rolda.org/

21/12/2025

So many of you reached out after we first shared Mica’s story, and we’re grateful to be able to show you how far she has come 🐱💙

A few weeks ago, Mica was in critical condition. Her abdomen was severely swollen, and she was struggling with the pain. Our vets discovered a large uterine tumour and significant fluid buildup, and she needed urgent surgery and intensive care to survive ❤️‍🩹

Your support ensured she received every treatment she needed. She stayed at the clinic under close supervision, and with each day her strength returned. Her appetite improved, her energy lifted, and her gentle personality emerged again as the pain began to ease.

Mica is now safe and settling into a real home. The woman who had been feeding her outdoors has welcomed her inside, giving her the warmth and protection she deserves.

Mica has a second chance because of you! 🥹

Jutta says she was specially recruited to lead the North Pole’s jingle bells this year after Mrs Claus heard her pitch-p...
20/12/2025

Jutta says she was specially recruited to lead the North Pole’s jingle bells this year after Mrs Claus heard her pitch-perfect howl. Apparently, the reindeer haven’t stopped talking about it 🎶 🦌

This Christmas, she’s waiting at the shelter for her Secret Santa gift, something warm and comforting after being rescued from the streets and discovering that people can be kind, patient, and full of love.

You can be a Santa Paws Hero this festive season and send the gift of love, warmth, and joy to a shelter dog like Jutta in Romania 🥹

✨ Choose between a range of Santa Paws gift options:

🐶 Gift a Meal – $5
Feed a homeless dog for two weeks and make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas.

🧸 Gift a Toy – $10
Share a little joy by sending a toy to a dog who has never had one of their own.

🛏️ Gift a Blanket – $15
Help a shelter dog stay warm through the freezing winter nights.

🎁 Be Jutta’s Secret Santa – $25
Send Jutta a full Secret Santa pack, including a meal, blanket, and toy, and receive a personalised thank-you message from this sweet girl.

Life in the shelter is safe, but Christmas can still feel long when you’re waiting for a family to call your own. Your gift can make this season brighter for Jutta and remind her she’s not forgotten.

🎄 https://rolda.org/

There are only a few days left to send a Santa Paws gift to a shelter dog this Christmas 🎄💛With Christmas just around th...
19/12/2025

There are only a few days left to send a Santa Paws gift to a shelter dog this Christmas 🎄💛

With Christmas just around the corner, there is still time to choose a dog and send a little extra comfort their way.

Your Santa Paws gifts, from blankets, toys, or meals, help us give dogs warmth through freezing nights, enrichment during long winter days, and the joy of being remembered by someone who cares.
Send your Santa Paws gift today: https://rolda.org/

Together, we can make sure no dog in our care feels forgotten this Christmas 🐾🎄

🎁 Still searching for a Christmas gift that truly matters?Our Gifts of Hope are designed for people who love animals and...
19/12/2025

🎁 Still searching for a Christmas gift that truly matters?

Our Gifts of Hope are designed for people who love animals and want their presents to create real-world impact ❤️🎄

Every item purchased from our Teemill store helps support rescued dogs and the ROLDA Heroes who care for them every day. These gifts continue giving long after Christmas, funding food, medical care, and safety for animals who rely on us.

If you are choosing a last-minute gift or treating yourself to something meaningful, our collection offers a way to give hope while celebrating the season 💛🐾

👉 Explore the Gifts of Hope collection here:
https://roldaukshop.teemill.com/

Thank you for choosing kindness, compassion, and second chances this Christmas 🎄✨

Pupa would like everyone to know she was unfairly let go from the North Pole’s Snowmaking Station this year. Apparently,...
18/12/2025

Pupa would like everyone to know she was unfairly let go from the North Pole’s Snowmaking Station this year. Apparently, she kept stealing the reindeer’s carrots, which “compromised snowflake accuracy.” Pupa maintains that the carrots were unsecured and therefore free to take ⛄️🥕

This Christmas, she’s waiting at the shelter for her Secret Santa gift, something soft, fun, and comforting.

You can be a Santa Paws Hero this festive season and send the gift of love, warmth, and joy to a shelter dog like Pupa in Romania 🥹

✨ Choose between a range of Santa Paws gift options:

🐶 Gift a Meal – $5
Feed a homeless dog for two weeks and make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas.

🧸 Gift a Toy – $10
Share a little joy by sending a toy to a dog who has never had one of their own.

🛏️ Gift a Blanket – $15
Help a shelter dog stay warm through the freezing winter nights.

🎁 Be Pupa’s Secret Santa – $25
Send Pupa a full Secret Santa pack, including a meal, blanket, and toy, and receive a personalised thank-you message from this sweet girl.

Life in the shelter is safe, but Christmas can still feel lonely when the world scares you easily. Your gift can make this season brighter for Pupa and remind her she’s not forgotten.

🎄 https://rolda.org/

17/12/2025

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you... we did in fact rescue a squirrel 🐿️

Our ROLDA Hero in Ukraine found this tiny girl unable to move her back legs and clearly in need of help, so she was taken straight to a vet for assessment and treatment.

Her mobility is being monitored closely, and her care plan will determine whether she can be safely released back into the wild. That is always the goal when an animal belongs in nature, and every decision is made with her well-being in mind.

Cases like this remind us that rescue work is rarely predictable. When an animal is vulnerable and has no one else, we step in, regardless of species or size.

Your support makes that possible, and it ensures animals like this little squirrel receive the care, treatment, and safety they need.

Support her recovery and help us respond to more unexpected rescues: https://rolda.org/donate/

PS. this sweet girl still needs a name! Leave your suggestions in the comments 🥹

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ROLDA mission is to save responsibly, efficiently and humanely the strays and abused animals in Romania.

It all began with Printz, the German Shepherd Dana found abandoned in her local park. He had been in a dog fight and was terribly wounded. Dana carried him back to her parent’s apartment where, with love and rehabilitation, he made a full recovery. Due to aggressive behaviour from his many dog fights, Dana was unable to personally rescue another dog until he passed in 2002, but saving this soul sparked a desire to help more suffering strays and she worked tirelessly to persuade friends and family to lend her their homes and gardens to provide safe shelter for any stray that needed her.

Dana, only speaking Romanian and a stranger to the computer, began building the foundations of ROLDA, quickly identifying international countries as a life saving source of support. ROLDA started as a small group, with a very modest website but enough to start fundraising. In 2005 Dana attended a Dog’s Trust shelter management course in London and ROLDA build their first set of kennels while keeping the highly regarded UK model in mind. This model insulated dogs from the bitter Romania winter and gave them comfort where they previously had none.

With sheer determination to help the millions of stray dogs in her country and in collaboration with the largest steel producer in Europe, Dana organised the build of a large, modern shelter, capable of housing up to 700 dogs. ROLDA’s shelters have been an example to other Romanian animal rescue organisations and have attracted visitors from far and wide.