Welfare record for domestic animals in Romania is appalling. Dogs in particular, but also cats are deliberately ignored, poisoned, run over, kicked, beaten, starved and dumped in the countryside miles from nowhere. A good proportion of the strays that do become pets are kept in a yard (either roaming free or tied to a chain) or in flats, and are not given proper exercise or socialisation. Very few are neutered - so it will probably come as no surprise that the resources needed to rescue and manage the stray population vastly outnumber the resources available to volunteers like us who want to make a difference. I'm taking part in this challenge to raise both funds and awareness - can you help me make a difference where it matters?