Hello all,

My name is Ioana Drasoveanu and I am a member of the "Nuca" organization, in Cluj (Romania).

Last year our organization was just starting its activity and it was very difficult for us. We wrote to all of the big organizations we knew, asking for help. We were given only formal answers, not involving ones. The only person who committed herself was Nancy. She opened an account for us in America and introduced us to some wonderful people (Lynne de Lano and her husband, Jim). They obtained a $5000 grant for us. That's how we could neuter 100 dogs and help many others. It may seem a small achievement to you, but it is enormous for us. We are very much blamed and little encouraged. To make you understand: I feed some stray dogs only after dark, or else I am admonished by the passers by.

Yours respectfully,
Ioana Drasoveanu

A missionary from Harsova, Romania, contacted RAR about 7 dogs that needed sterilization, and 16 puppies that needed to find homes. There is a bounty on dogs' ears in the city of Harsova--citizens are encouraged to kill the dogs, cut off their ears, and bring them to the city for a reward. We knew we had to help if we could.

Thanks to some wonderful donors, RAR was able to bring all 16 puppies from Harsova to California!

Dr. Olson has trained 18 vets and students in Romania during her 3 week teaching/sterilization course in Romania for RAR. These vets and veterinary students will in turn train others in Romania on how to perform modern sterilization and surgical procedures. RAR would like to thank Dr. Olson with all our hearts for her help!

Since 2004, RAR has funded over 4000 spay/neuter procedures. That's breaks down to more than 3 procedures every weekday! We couldn't have done it without the help from Dr. Ileana and other veterinarians, and from the generous donations from foundations, other organizations, and from people like you. See Dr. Ileana's totals for this year.

The 12 puppies from Snagov Forest and I just arrived in Los Angeles a couple nights ago. Here is a wonderful bit of news for you!! See photos of the summit.

Rory and Nancy Janes have received the perfect "gift" from Carmen and Roxi of Nature Heritage of the Future in Bucharest--two new puppies, Nicky and Nica, who now make their home with the Janes'. Nicky is in the spotlight at featured Pet Food Express stores in the San Francisco Bay area! Rory and Nancy love their two new additions, Nicky and Nica! This brings the little family of dogs to 9 at the Janes'.

This is Emerald, adopted by a family in Clayton, CA.  She was found in a warehouse with her other siblings in May 2006, and brought back to CA. Her siblings went to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in San Diego.

A puppy struck by a car on a Romanian road and left for dead instead winged her way across the globe and is in search of a Carmel home. Read the complete story.

Against all odds, Anna Marie was rescued by RAR founder, Nancy Janes. A car had struck the puppy in Romania, leaving her partially paralyzed with a broken spine. 

Nancy transported the puppy back to her ranch in California, and fitted her with a "wheel chair" that supports the dog’s hind legs. It took Anna Marie a couple of weeks to get used to the device and build up strength in her front legs to move around. Now she can run and play with the other dogs at the ranch.

Watch Anna Marie in action!

Testimonials

Romania Animal Rescue and Mrs. Janes are legitimate, hardworking, caring and devoted to helping with the animal problem in Romania. I spent some time in Romania (I have two street cats found in Romania of my own), and I can attest to the fact that the problem with stray dogs and cats in Romania is severe.... I ask you to please be supportive and helpful to Romania Animal Rescue, as Mrs. Janes and all the caring people that volunteer and donate resources, through RAR, to this cause are truly interested in helping the animals. There is no political agenda, financial profiting or any nonsense. This is a legitimate effective non-profit organization. Mrs. Janes has single-handedly saved hundreds of animals.

--Olympia Estrella

"Romania Animal Rescue, Inc. is a perfect example of Margaret Mead's reminder to, 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.'  In less than two years they have helped establish one of the best shelters in Eastern Europe and through it have helped countless dogs and cats while promoting awareness that animal well-being enhances human well-being.  Theirs is truly an inspiring success story."

--Judy Johns, Director of Development and Public Relations, The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education

"Through all my years of dealing with animal problems, I have never been more stricken than I am by the plight of the stray dogs of Romania. And I can't praise Nancy Janes highly enough for taking on the overwhelming task of helping these pathetic animals. I support the efforts of Romania Animal Rescue, Inc. with my whole heart and will do anything I can to assist in their efforts"

--AnnaBell Washburn, founder of P>A>W>S> of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and a living legend in the practice of Trap/Neuter/Release