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Romania Animal Aid was established following a fundraising trip through the Carpathian Mountains for the animal charity WSPA.  There were 24 of us in the team and all of us were immediately struck by the number of street/stray dogs roaming the cities, countryside and small villages... most of them living a miserable and uncertain existence.

We witnessed many sad and hungry dogs and young puppies looking for food and shelter.  Some with broken legs due to being hit by cars as they weave in and out of traffic looking for a friendly soul who might throw them a few scraps.  Others we saw were extremely malnourished and, as such, had lost the use of one or more limbs.

One of the charities working hard to secure a better future for these dogs is the ROLDA Foundation www.rolda.org.  Dana and her team run a spay/neuter and release or adoption program in an effort to control the over-population of street dogs in the Galati area plus... provide free veterinary treatment to people in the community who give homes to animals but cannot afford to pay for their upkeep.

Some animals are too young/old or ill to be released back to the streets once spayed and so remain at one of ROLDA's two shelters.  Here they will be vaccinated, receive flea and worming treatment and of course... be spayed/neutered.  Only a few will ever find homes within Romania itself, the others will simply live out their lives in the shelters unless homes can be found for them overseas.

There are currently over 500 dogs at ROLDA many of which are very young and would make the most wonderful and loving companions.  They have truly beautiful natures and all deserve a chance of a life away from the streets and outside of kennels!

Please visit our 'Homes Wanted' page for the latest hopefuls looking for a forever home.  Remember, all dogs are spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated before leaving Romania.  They all have pet-passports and their transport arrangements cost just £150 per dog which will be paid for by Romania Animal Aid with the help of donations gratefully received.