The actress Monica Cruz endorses the Romanian
strays' cause!
Nearly 20 years after the fall of Communism enabled Romania to
experience the most rapid economic growth in our nation's
history, millions of street dogs, cats, horses and donkeys are
left in our streets to live on refuse.
Animals that are impounded as strays are typically incarcerated
in concentration camps, where they have little or no chance to
enjoy a good life and be adopted. They die of disease,
starvation or injuries suffered in fighting for scraps of bad
food. The authorities act blind and deaf toward animal lovers'
recommendations for high-volume sterilization programs and
building decent shelters where people can come safely to
adopt. Overpopulation and abuse of homeless animals remain out
of control and are a disgrace to the Romanian national image.
ROLDA’s tireless efforts are rewarded by the donors and
sponsors' commitment to our cause. This aid has enabled us to
build two private shelters for rescued strays, one chosen the
best in Eastern Europe by a U.S. animal publication. We have
also sterilized more than 3,500 homeless dogs and cats in
collaboration with local veterinary clinics. We also do
community education and host interns and international
volunteers, raising all costs through sponsorships and private
donations, with no support from local authorities.
Monica Cruz "I choose to care about Romanian
homeless animals"
Our latest educational campaign is called "Have a heart for
Romanian homeless animals”. National and international
celebrities who care about animals are invited to help us set an
example and send a message to Romanian community: "I choose to
care about Romanian homeless animals."
The goals of "Have a heart for Romanian homeless animals"
Campaign is raising community awareness about respecting
animals' lives and their rights and building the first
charitable veterinary clinic in Galati, to do free
sterilizations, respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and
provide low-cost veterinary treatments. This will cost about
$375,000.
Photos of celebrities posing for "Have a heart for Romanian
homeless animals" campaign will be promoted on street billboards
in Galati, our home town, and in a few of the other towns in
Romania that are most often visited by tourists. Posters will be
placed in animal-friendly places.
The first celebrity who kindly accepted to help us promote the
Romanian homeless animals' cause is the actress Monica Cruz.
Monica Cruz is also a dancer and a dedicated animal
lover, having no less than six adopted dogs that she calls "her
babies." They include two cockers, one Yorkshire, one bichon
frise, one pug and one Mexican dog rescued from the street,
named Jimi.
She generously contributes her image to help sponsor our
campaign to raise awareness worldwide about the Romanian street
animals’ tragedy. If you want to be the next celebrity
participating in this campaign to end the suffering of strays in
Romania, we would be extremely happy to hear from you or from
your agent.
For more information about ROLDA, please visit
www.rolda.org
Our site is frequently updated, so please visit often!
Re-homing ROLDA dogs in UK
www.romaniaanimalaid.co.uk
Romania Animal Aid +44 07971 860405;
mail@romaniaanimalaid.co.uk
Romanian League in Defense of Animals USA
roldausa@care2.com, P.O. Box 40, Greenbank, WA
98253,USA
Your comments and contributions may be sent to:
ROLDA, Feroviarilor Str.16,Bl.C2,ap.18 800563 Galati, Romania
rolda@care2.com, +4 0748 903 612, www.rolda.org
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