ROLDA is a registered, tax-deductible
501 (c) 3 charity in USA (EIN: 32-0176929) and
registered foundation in Romania (18416340) with
affiliates in USA and Europe, currently operating in
Galati area (south-east of Romania) .
ROLDA was born in the full conviction that:
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Spay/neuter and release or adoption are the humane
alternatives for the mass-killing of strays, often
implemented with barbaric methods (e.g., poisoning,
shooting, torturing)
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Each
permanently (or temporarily) disabled dog/cat has
the right to enjoy a peaceful, comfortable living
for the rest of his life
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Euthanasia is not a solution to the overpopulation
problem
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Animals rights are the same as human rights. The
ONLY difference is IGNORANCE!
The problem in Romania
During the communist period, the main policy all over
Romania was the transformation of rural areas into big
industrial cities.
Private houses were demolished, people were forced to
move from their own homes with gardens into small blocks
of flats/apartments, where it is not enough room for one
small family.
In the years that passed, when migrating people left
their pets on streets, it become impossible to control
animal overpopulation. The problem was compounded by the
lack of people's education and the Romanian authorities'
ignorance.
The
problem in Galati
Located on the left bank of the Danube at 150 km (95
mi) from the Black Sea, Galati developed as a main
commercial centre, the biggest Romanian inland harbor
for ships.
Galati is about 200 km (120 mi) North-East of the
capital Bucharest, on the border with the former USSR
(nowadays Ukraine).
The city of Galati is situated not far from the
worldwide famous Danube Delta, a unique place in Europe
due to its flora and fauna.
With about 400,000
inhabitants, Galati is the 5th greatest city of Romania
and with more than 14,000 homeless dogs roaming on our
town streets, it has one of the most serious canine
overpopulation problems.
