Help a #lifechanger transform homeless people’s lives
Since it started in 2015, ROLDA UK has been actively involved in solving the Romanian stray animal crisis.
ROLDA is starting this project in the UK and hopefully, over the years, we will expand it to other countries.
How you can help a #lifechanger to transform homeless people’s lives?
The first phase of the project: Through 2024, ROLDA UK volunteers will distribute emergency packs to homeless people for their pets.
We have identified a number of items that will keep a pet healthy and safe, so they can continue to live happily with their owner.
First Aid Kit with Thermometer
EmergencyBlanket
NailClippers
TickRemover
BagsDispenser
CollapsibleBowl
Fleece Blanket100 x 70 cm
Why should you sponsor this project? Here are a few reasons:
You want to support the special bond between a pet and a person, who most likely, has nothing else
You care about homeless people
You love animals, no matter where they are
You want to contribute so less fortunate people can enjoy the company of healthy animals
You understand the benefits of animals in a persons life
Why are we helping homeless people’s pets?
In addition to rough sleepers, homelessness includes those living in hostels, sofa surfing, or living in other forms of temporary accommodation (the “Hidden Homeless”).
Source: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08927936.2021.1878683
Homelessness is linked with poverty and social isolation and is considered a risk factor for both poor physical and psychological health.
Why #lifechanger: What pets mean to their owners.
These quotes were extracted from interviews given by homeless people in the US and the UK about how their pets transformed their lives:
“You have to be clean to have the dog…My dog comes first in my life. I had to ask: would I rather use drugs, or feed my dog? Because I fell in love with my dog, I gave up the needle. Gave up the pipe. I gave up liquor. Everything.
Monty is my best friend because being homeless, you don’t really have friends unless you’re drinking and doing drugs and all. You just walk the streets and just try to find what you can on the streets. He gives me energy because he can make me get out and walk.
Over the years, I have faced difficult moments, like everyone does. During those moments, I never felt alone. The company of the right people, of family and friends, is always special, but the company of a friend that never goes away when you need it the most; a friend that loves you exactly the way you are; a friend you can feel close to, who is always ready to cheer you up …that’s a pet. A dog, in my case.
It’s true that you probably rescued your pet, but pets have the ability to save us, too, and for many people, that is the case: from small things like improving their owners health, social life, etc to lifesaving situations, where because of their pets, people have stopped taking drugs and rediscovered the joy of living.
Pets are pure, loyal, full of good emotions; they bring to light the best version of ourselves in a way nothing else can… And if these amazing creatures can stay with people who have lost almost everything, they can be the #lifechangers they need.
I kindly ask you to spare a penny to help ROLDA help homeless people’s pets. If you know the special feeling that comes from enjoying the company of your pet in the comfort of your home, imagine how special that feeling would be if you had no comfort, no home, nothing else. I believe projects like these have a chance to really make a difference and I know that ROLDA supporters know to #givehope and share in the most amazing way.
Thank you.”
Dana Costin
Founder of ROLDA
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