Our work in Romania
Helping dogs and children in Romania.
Our work in Romania is made possible by a team of volunteers in the UK as well as a network of dedicated rescuers in the country. Neutering is the cornerstone of our mission and we’ve neutered many thousands of owned and stray animals during our regular campaigns. Where we cannot take animals in, we provide food for the strays and we rescue those in the direst need from state-owned shelters, giving them the care and attention they need. Many of these animals have been rehabilitated and rehomed in the UK, but there are some animals that are simply too traumatised to live with people and, when we can, we take these to see out their days in our sanctuary.
We have facilities across Romania, in some of the most impoverished regions in Europe. These include five veterinary clinics and medical centres, a mobile clinic as well as our animal sanctuary. We also run a prestigious veterinary scholarship, covering tuition fees for young people training in Romania, and to date nine have qualified as vets and a further nine are currently in training. We have also funded research into Brucellosis Canis, a devastating canine disease. Through our sponsor scheme, we currently provide ongoing care for 20 dogs, one horse and one donkey. We also recognise the importance of community outreach and we’re proud that our education programme reaches children in schools across 12 Romanian counties. Plus we’ve successfully run 13 Christmas appeals, providing gifts and food to families in areas of extreme economic deprivation. Alongside our rescue and neutering work, these initiatives help to foster compassion for animals as we are able to show that caring for them benefits us all.
Although we have achieved a lot, there is still a long way to go before we can make every dog a wanted dog. During our regular visits to Romania, we see first-hand the challenges faced by stray and abandoned animals. Many are captured and taken to public shelters where conditions are overcrowded and distressing. Vulnerable animals such as puppies and seniors are particularly at risk and unadopted dogs may be euthanised. So we are grateful that, thanks to our supporters, the opening of two new clinics in 2026 and 2027 (including a much-needed facility to treat horses) so we can continue to improve the lot of animals across Romania.
Every animal we support reminds us why this work matters and it is the dedication of volunteers, rescuers and supporters that saves and improves lives day after day. Together, we are working hard for a Romania where compassion and responsibility shape the future for all animals.