LATEST UPDATE

ROLDA also purchased some of the materials needed to build the cat sanctuary.We still need 5,000 EUR to complete the building.As plans for the future we wish to renovate the dogs paddocks 10,000 EUR and the cottage house 20,000 EUR.

ADOPTION CENTER ROLDA

"The ROLDA shelter was top-rated among 17 Eastern European animal shelters" evaluated by Animal People editor Merritt Clifton in 1999-2005....and re-evaluated in March 2010:

"ROLDA shelter scored 79 in 2004,  at the time the highest score I had given in Eastern Europe.  Despite the battering that ROLDA shelter has received from the elements in the interim,  it scored 84 in 2010, benefiting from various improvements made since 2004.ROLDA shelter remains conceptually sound and a safe, comfortable environment for both dogs and the people who work there."

Built exclusively from private donations and sponsorships from Europe and USA, ROLDA first shelter met international standards.

Located 7 kilometers outside the city of Galati town, in Smardan village,  the shelter occupies a lot of just 2,200 square meters.  This requires intelligent design to make maximum use of space,  including a large central exercise yard.

Rescued dogs live in heated indoor/outdoor kennels of British design,  with individual beds;  water bowls,  and food bowls for each dog.

The kennel  floor is tiled for easier disinfection and cleaning.  Though tiled floors are routine in shelters in other parts of the world,  the first ROLDA shelter may have been the first in Romania to be fully tiled.

The three rows of kennels at the first ROLDA shelter each hold 40 to 60 dogs.  A cat rescue facility is under construction.   A cottage on the site with two small bedrooms,  a living room,  and a bathroom has offered volunteer accommodations since 2003.

DIRECT COST

Deworming with Biheldon or Drontal costs about $10 USD /box;
External flea control,  using Advocate,  Advantix,  or Frontline,  costs about $7.50 per dog,  at $30 USD /box;
Disinfectant costs $24 for 1 kilogram of Ecocid.
Milk replacer is $17 USD /kilogram.
Vaccinating a dog against rabies with DHPPi2L costs $4.30 USD.
Petlovers, Prima Food,  or Best Choice dry dog food costs from $1.2 USD to $2.8 USD /dog /day.

WISHES FULLFILLED /DREAMS

Thanks to our wonderful supporters,  we were able to drill a new well,  which provides good quality water for the dogs and the cottage. The total cost of the digging work and workers' payment,  plus permits, was $20,000 USD.

In summer of 2009 ,thanks to our animals friends we finished the new fencing by wood that securely surrounds the 2,200 sqm area of adoption center from Smardan village ,Galati.The total cost for fencing was 15,000 USD.

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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

THE BEGINNING IN 2003

"After my German shepherd Printz died,   at only six years old,  I decided to help  homeless animals in more ways than just feeding them on streets.  I hoped to build a sanctuary or at least few kennels,  where animals who were sick,  abused,  dumped,  needing long-term care and veterinary assistance,  and a warm and clean place for recovery could be sheltered.  I meant to build that place in my Printz's loving memory.  I didn't get any kind of support from the local authorities. I had to buy the land outside Galati myself,  where I started everything from nothing.  I made much bigger investments than I had expected would be necessary but the efforts are rewarded each time I see a happy rescued dog playing.  In 2004 the first ROLDA shelter won the top ranking in an evaluation of Eastern European shelters by the editor of Animal People.  I know that the hardest part of earning a top ranking is to maintain top-rated facilities,  even as others improve.  This requires effort and sacrifice,  but I am determined to continue searching for ways to help my strays and the ongoing ROLDA programs,  hoping that more well-intentioned,  compassionate people will become involved and donate in support of our work in the future."
(Dana Costin,  Founder,  ROLDA)

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