This site has been constructed to provide verifiable documentation about a person who as the manager of ROLDA ( Romanian League for the Defense of Animals) has for many years been in a position of trust, and has abused that trust to the detriment of both the animals in her care and those that have supported her through donations and or on a voluntary basis.Based on the experiences of volunteers testimonials who have worked at ROLDA and those of others who have known or had dealings with them professionally or personally this site intends to show the public only the facts as given by these people.
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Nancy and all those who are speaking out – thanks for taking a stand against the exploitation of dogs and animals for personal gain under the guise of animal welfare. Your courage and commitment are admirable – don’t give up. The truth always prevails. Susan
Shared this information and I hope this woman is stopped as soon as possible. Please keep me informed.
OMG….so what can we don know to help the dogs in the shelter, and to make sure justice is done and she gets prosecuted?
Hi Liz,
Well, Anja wrote to ArcelorMittal, the company that owns the shelter, the concerns that we all have about the situation for the dogs at the ArcelorMittal shelter that is managed by ROLDA. They replied that changes will be implemented.What changes we do not know as of yet, but this is at least a good step in the right directions. Thanks to this expose’, the situation is being reviewed and we will stay on top of it. We are hoping that ArcelorMittal will allow monitors from Galati to go to the shelter to make sure the weaker dogs are actually able to eat.
Please also note that this letter from ArcelorMittal also confirms once again that they, and not donors, are paying for the shelter and all its expenses. ROLDA is not and never was in need of donations for this large shelter.
Fiat Carbon Europe
ArcelorMittal Galati
Thank you for writing to us and for offering your input.
ArcelorMittal Galati, as a responsible member of the community, is commited to ensure the best possible conditions, veterinary services and care for the tramp dogs in the area.
We are currently performing a review at the dog shelter and, so far, some potential improvements were identified. We will work with ROLDA for implementing them.
Best regards,
Eric Remisz
Chief Executive Officer
Rolda took me also when this scam artist first started. This call it what ever and all she is involved with in the USA are the pits and should be exposed for the scum that they are, anyone so low as to use animal suffering for personal gain along with the NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE WHO CEO GET CLOSE TOP 400,000 A YEAR stealing the donated animals money should be put in an oven.
I was informed in the past about this kind of things happening in animal shelters in Romania….I think that they are a few doing the same dishonest treatment to animals…..they should be inspected and investigated…..
Rolda…….She should be charged,she should give the stolen money back,and charged also for the suffering caused to the the animals as a result….It has to be done,so other shelters doing the same may stop before it is to late…..
this psycho must return the money she stole, and be legally charged for animal abuse and neglect. she does not deserve to be near ANY animal. she is a piece of dirt.
I heard many years ago that something was happening at the Shelter and there were allegations of misappropriation of donations. This sort of thing cannot be tolerated as it is the animals who suffer. This also can be detrimental to those of us working desperately to help the animals. Trust this matter is dealt with now!
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copy of the ArcelorMittal letter:
https://www.wheredidmydonationgo.org/rolda-animal-abuse/mr-remisz-amg-letter
Dana Costin claims that she broke off the partnership with RAR and this is why Nancy Janes is so bitter against her. Here is the proof that she is once again lying: Nancy Janes emailing with member of the Board of Directors for RAR, Renee Snyder, while in Galati in May of 2006:
—– Forwarded Message —-
From: Romania Animal Rescue
To: Renee Snyder
Sent: Sat, May 13, 2006 2:50:18 AM
Subject: Re: Emailing the donors
Hi Renee,
I think what needs to be stressed moreso is her (Costin’s) lack of work in town. She hasn’t spayed or neutered hardly any dogs. The shelter is OK, now that it’s been cleaned up by her mom. Of course Dr. Olsen told her how to make it nice…… From now on RAR $ goes only for spay and neuter, and possibly food. I truly believe I am handling this as best as anyone could have. Dana had Schnuffie going for a while, and they were nice to her and mean to me. Well, Dana fell into her own lack of care for anyone, and blew it with them as well.
I get to San Diego on Monday.
Love,
Me
Renee Snyder wrote:
I just finished reading the emails. From what I can see, you are handling everything with complete grace. Thank God you are such a pro. I can’t believe what is going on. Maybe that opera woman you know in Romania can hook you up with a vet in Bucharest to check the dogs that are supposed to go with you. Again, I want to stress that you should stop sending things to Merritt. Unfortunately the psycho (yes him, as well as Dana) still has some pull in the animal community through AP. I recommend stopping communication with him. If he should threaten to say anything negative about you or RAR in AP, tell him you will sue for defamation. I have no doubt that he will do anything Dana asks of him, even if that means unfavorable mention in AP. At this point, you do not need any mention in AP to get donors. I’m sure you have already gotten any you would from that source by now.
I also think you need to send something to the RAR website guy ASAP as well as send a message to the donors about ceasing your relationship with ROLDA. I would be happy to send the emails, but it has to be today. I’m leaving town for Salt Lake in the morning and my Internet access will be limited. I have your email list from the last newsletter. You seem to be a real pro, so you can probably do something better, but how’s something like this:
To all RAR supporters:
I am writing this from Galati, Romania. I am currently here with the Schnuffie Production crew to film a documentary about Romania’s stray dog crisis. As you know, to date Romania Animal Rescue, Inc. has been workeding exclusively with Dana Costin of ROLDA to help the dogs in Galati. Because Romania Animal Rescue is a US 501(c)3 charity, it is based in California and therefore, I cannot have constant direct supervision over our partners in Romania. Therefore, I travel to Romania several times a year to review our partners.
While here for this visit, I have had a chance to do Romania Animal Rescue’s ongoing review of the ROLDA shelter and their operations. To my dismay, the ROLDA program has worsened since my last visit in February. The shelter itself is in poorer condition and the program is not being managed to my expectations.
For this reason, the Board of Directors has chosen to cease our partnership with the ROLDA shelter in Galati. We were grateful to have had the opportunity to help a countless number of dogs in this city, however, we must move on to help others in Romania. I have had the opportunity to form new relationships with other animal advocates here in Romania and we will now work with these individuals to help Romania’s dogs.
It is important to me that all of the Romania Animal Rescue, Inc. donors are fully aware of where their donations are going. Allow we will no longer be supporting the ROLDA shelter, please rest assured that every cent of our donors’ money will go directly to helping dogs in Romania. When I return to the US, I will send further information regarding the changes to Romania Animal Rescue, Inc.’s alliances within Romania.
Thanks so much for your ongoing support. Unfortunately the stray dog crisis is still huge, but together with your help, we can make Romania a better place for dogs.
Sincerely,
Nancy Janes, President
Romania Animal Rescue, Inc.
What do you think? As for the cart, the woman told me I need measurements in order for her to find the right cart. I think with puppies you start with one and then get a new one when they get larger. I’m guessing they are somewhat adjustable. So if you can send me the measurements, I’ll work on getting it ASAP.
—– Original Message —-
From: Romania Animal Rescue
To: renee snyder
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 7:14:50 AM
Subject: as the stomach turns
Hi there!
Rory is in contact with me, has closed the account so shithead can’t get more money out, and things should be OK. The only apprehension I have is that Dana will try to make it impossible for Schnuffie and I to take the animals to the USA. She will try to undermine this – I am sure of it. I must be prepared to find another vet that can check the dogs and give them clearance to leave the country. Schnuffie people are worried Dana may retaliate by hurting the dogs now that they are at ROLDA, but I don’t think she would do that, but she might.
I am so embarrassed – not only did Schnuffie get screwed, but Ross Johnston from the Peace Corp has been as well, and another vet from the UK who signed on last minute. Finally, I feel so sorry that this happened for the dogs sake. I can’t believe what a complete narcisist she is to have ruined what could have saved thousands of animals. It will hit me eventually that this has truly happened, and I hope to be hiking when it does.
Can you still try to find a cart for little Ana Marie? I have so much to do now. Thank you,
Love,
me