We support large-scale neutering programs, collaborate with veterinarians and local partners, and work to raise the standards of care in Romanian dog shelters so animals receive protection, dignity, and a better quality of life.
Through awareness, advocacy, and cooperation with authorities, we also push for stronger animal welfare laws and long-term systemic change so fewer animals are born into suffering.
Projects & Campaigns
Helping Dogs by Improving Conditions in Dog Shelters
We have already built 7 kennels with insulated dog houses and 35 m² of outdoor space as a first step toward improving conditions for shelter dogs in Bucharest. At ASPA, these new kennels now give dogs who may have spent up to four years in cages more space, comfort, and dignity. Thousands of dogs deserve the same standard.
Neutering Project Collaboration in Romania
Raise the Standards and Center of Hope have joined forces for a crucial neutering project in Romania aimed at reducing the country’s large stray dog population.
Thanks to a successful fundraiser we can now support Center of Hope’s skilled veterinarians in providing accessible spay and neuter services to address this urgent issue.
Kindness Patrol - Romanian Animal Ambulance Project
Kindness Patrol helps homeless and injured dogs in underserved areas where uncontrolled breeding is common. Our mission is to provide urgent care to injured animals and to find, safely catch, vaccinate, deparasite, and neuter dogs before they reproduce. This is the most effective and humane way to stop the homelessness and suffering.
Why Raise the Standards?
Raise the Standards fights for the forgotten dogs of Eastern Europe — those suffering in overcrowded shelters and on the streets.
We believe collaboration is the key to lasting impact. Together with our partners we provide medical care, push for stronger laws, work to prevent overpopulation and to give dogs a quality of life in dog shelters.
Real change for homeless dogs starts with working together.
When volunteers, organisations, and companies join forces, we can save more lives and fight for stronger animal protection laws together. The more of us there are, the stronger our voice becomes.
Commit to save homeless dogs
Become a member
Raise the Standards will make sure 100 % of your donation will help dogs.
Provide urgent veterinary care for sick and injured animals suffering on the streets.
Fund a neutering and prevent more overpopulation and overcrowded shelters.
Build bigger kennels and dog houses for dogs suffering in prison-like conditions.
How your donation makes a difference
All work within Raise the Standards is carried out entirely on a voluntary basis, so 100% of donations go directly to helping animals in need.
10 Euro
With 10 Euro you help keep the Kindness Patrol animal ambulance on the road, reaching dogs in urgent need of care.
25 Euro
With 25 Euro you can neuter a female and prevent unwanted puppies, future suffering and overcrowded shelters.
50 Euro
With 50 Euro you can put up 2 meter fence at a shelter. Together we can raise the standards create real change.
350 Euro
With 350 Euro you can give a dog an insulated, high quality, dog house that will keep the dog comfortable during cold winters.
Why Raise the Standards?
Raise the Standards fights for the forgotten dogs of Eastern Europe — those suffering in overcrowded shelters and on the streets.
We believe collaboration is the key to lasting impact. Together with our partners we provide medical care, push for stronger laws, work to prevent overpopulation and to give every dog a chance at a better life.
Real change for homeless dogs starts with working together.
When volunteers, organizations, and companies join forces, we can save more lives and fight for stronger animal protection laws together. The more of us there are, the stronger our voice becomes.
Det här har vi gjort
Projects & Campaigns
Improving dog lives by building dogshelters.
Explore project
Improving dog lives by building dogshelters.
Explore project
Improving dog lives by building dogshelters.
Explore projectVi arbetar för att förbättra livet för hundar i Östeuropa genom att erbjuda veterinärvård för hemlösa hundar, stärka samhällsengagemanget och driva på för bättre djurskyddslagar. Samtidigt arbetar vi för att minska antalet hemlösa hundar och höja livskvaliteten för de som lever på shelters.
Tillsammans kan vi göra skillnad.
Do you want to contribute? Don’t hesitate to join us!
You can contribute to improving the lives of dogs across Europe. Whether you’re looking to volunteer or collaborate on meaningful projects and campaigns, we would love to hear from you!
Raise the Standards
Raise the Standards fights for the forgotten dogs of Eastern Europe — those suffering in overcrowded shelters and on the streets.
We believe collaboration is the key to lasting impact. Together with our partners we provide medical care, push for stronger laws, work to prevent overpopulation and to give every dog a chance at a better life.
Det här har vi gjort
Projekt & Kampanjer
Improving dog lives by building dogshelters.
Explore project
Improving dog lives by building dogshelters.
Explore project
Improving dog lives by building dogshelters.
Explore projectWe work to improve the lives of dogs in Eastern Europe by providing veterinary care for homeless dogs, strengthening community engagement, and pushing for stronger animal welfare laws. At the same time, we’re working to reduce the number of homeless dogs and improve the quality of life for those still living in shelters.
Join us if you believe homeless dogs deserve safety, dignity, and a better life.
Do you want to contribute? Please join us!
You can contribute to improving the lives of dogs across Europe. Whether you’re looking to volunteer or collaborate on meaningful projects and campaigns, we would love to hear from you!
Raise the Standards
Every animal deserves more than survival — they deserve care & quality of life.
Many dogs in Eastern Europe live in prison-like conditions.
They have no space to move, and no quality of life. They are kept alive in overcrowded shelters with hundreds of dogs barking constantly. These conditions create extreme stress and anxiety.
Dogs in shelters often lack clean water and enough food.
Fights over scarce resources lead to serious injuries — and there’s rarely any veterinary care for the sick or wounded.
Raise the Standards mission is to give these dogs a better life and set a new standard. In collaboration with ASPA, we have recently built new kennels for some of the caged dogs in ASPA Bucharest. Now we are fundraising to build more. Join us to create real change.
Let's give animals quality of life.
Our mission is to raise the standards and create welfare friendly living environments for dogs in shelters throughout Europe, starting with Romania.
This includes protection from the cold, a place to feel safe, veterinary care when needed, something comfortable to lay on and enough space to have a quality of life while living in a shelter environment.
These are some of our new kennels at ASPA where dogs who have lived in small cages for many years, now can enjoy a comfortable dog house and much more space in a quieter area of the shelter. These kennels give rehoming organisations a better chance to assess the dogs and the dogs can be rehabilitated and more prepared for a life in home.
Raise the Standards promote responsible rehoming, adoptions and spay campaigns as well as raising awareness to encourage kindness to animals. We collaborate to improve laws and ensure current regulations are implemented to enhance the well-being of dogs in Eastern Europe. This is crucial to address issues like overpopulation, homelessness, neglect and cruelty.
Do you want to contribute? Please join us!
You can contribute to improving the lives of dogs across Europe. Whether you’re looking to volunteer or collaborate on meaningful projects and campaigns, we would love to hear from you!
Do you want to contribute? Please join us!
You can contribute to improving the lives of dogs across Europe. Whether you’re looking to volunteer or collaborate on meaningful projects and campaigns, we would love to hear from you!
Updates
Latest news
New Kennels Under Construction at ASPA Bucharest!
Neutering Project Collaboration in Romania
Basic animals welfare standards all shelters should provide
Physical needs
- Nutritious food in sufficient quantity.
- Constant access to clean water.
- Daily walks or playtime to support muscle health and reduce behavioral issues.
Living conditions
- Enough space to exercise and have a fulfilling day.
- Comfortable bed or straw.
- Protection from rain, wind, hot & cold temperatures.
Veterinary care
- Regular veterinary care and treatment.
- Pain relief when needed.
- Preventive treatment against parasites and diseases.
Avoid trauma from humans
- Fear free handling when handled by humans.
- Humane euthanisia when dogs can’t be saved.
- Socialization and friendly experiences from staff.
Avoid trauma from other dogs
- Free from fear of fights/ stress from other dogs.
- Feel safe and able to hide behind or under something.
- Stress free feeding routines so all dogs get enough food.
Socialisation & Rehoming efforts
- Positive socialization and training to prepare dogs for a home.
- Accurate personality assessments and profiles.
- Good photos and visibility in adoption channels.
Why Donate through Raise the Standards?
When you give through Raise the Standards, your support goes straight to dogs — that means veterinary care and shelter improvements.
The biggest difference? We don’t just send money — we buy the dog houses, fences, and supplies ourselves and make sure they are delivered. That way, nothing gets lost and every donation reaches the dogs who need it most.
Too many donations disappear into the wrong hands. We fight corruption by staying in control and work only with trusted partners.
Raise the Standards is a completely volunteer-based organization, driven by passion. Every cent goes to help homeless animals.
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