Dogs on site at all times
Of land
Kennels
Full-time staff
The story of Remember Me Land
Remember Me Land is a private shelter, built in 2015 with one clear goal: to replace and close down the death-pound of Pascani, Romania, where so many dogs had lost their lives.
In December 2015, we finished our first row of kennels and signed a contract with the Pascani town hall: Remember Me Land officially became the town's new pound. The old death-pound shut its doors.
The shelter has kept growing ever since. Now recognised by the Romanian authorities, it permanently houses around 437 dogs and has made the rescue of thousands of others possible.
« Every dog at Pascani has a story. The street. The rescue. The shelter. And soon, their forever home. »
The Remember Me Land team
Virtual Shelter Tour
Daily Enrichment
Every day, shelter staff ensure daily enrichment for the dogs: walks, play, socialization with other animals and volunteers. The goal is to prepare each dog for life with a family.
A day at the shelter
Every day starts with the roll call: who slept well? Who is limping? Who looks unwell? Then come the treatments: dressings, injections, observations. At 10 a.m., it is time for play and socialization. At noon, a meal. Afternoon: enrichment (games, walks, training). Evening: grooming and the evening meal. At night, the watchful rest of our teams.
The facilities
Quarantine
New arrivals are isolated and monitored before joining the other dogs: screening, first care and trust-building in a dedicated space.
- ✓ 5-6 kennels
- ✓ Health monitoring
- ✓ Trust-building
Reception Area
Where dogs arrive at the shelter after being rescued from the streets. Behavioral assessment and initial health screening done in this area.
- ✓ 3 isolation kennels
- ✓ Veterinary clinic
- ✓ Cleaning area
Main Enclosures
Dogs live in spacious kennels with access to water, shade, and enrichment. Groups separated by temperament and compatibility.
- ✓ 52 kennels
- ✓ Heated puppy house
- ✓ 2-hectare park
Veterinary Clinic
Care is provided by Apistopvet, Dr Lucian Radu's clinic right next to the shelter: emergency care, vaccinations, sterilizations and treatments.
- ✓ Operating room
- ✓ Full pharmacy
- ✓ Radiology
Socialization Area
Where dogs learn to interact with humans and other dogs. Behavioral coaching to prepare for adoption.
- ✓ Play area
- ✓ Learning course
- ✓ Relaxation space
The shelter map
Remember Me Land spans 2 hectares: 52 kennels, a heated puppy house for winter, Dr Lucian's partner veterinary clinic right next door, the caretakers' housing and a large exercise park.
Built stone by stone
At first, there was nothing. Everything was built, year after year, by the association and its supporters: the road, the foundations, the fences, the kennels, the well, the clinic. It is this patient work, rooted in time, that makes it possible today to take in and rescue dogs, for the long run.
Heavy machinery arrives on the bare land
Digging the foundations by hand
The perimeter posts and concrete footings
Placing the kennels, one by one
The building and its solar panels
The shelter takes shape, year after year
The opening: cutting the tricolour ribbon
The shelter in pictures
The cost of care
Running a 437-dog shelter is expensive. Every dog needs:
~€1,500/day to operate
- Food: ~€500 (kibble, meat, fruit & vegetables)
- Veterinary: ~€400 (consultations, medication, vaccines)
- Staff: ~€300 (caretakers, employees)
- Electricity & heating: ~€150
- Other (toys, hygiene, maintenance): ~€150
Veterinary care
Our vets do far more than treat illness. They're psychologists, surgeons, and healers. Every dog gets:
- Initial medical examination
- Vaccinations
- Antiparasitic treatment
- Dental scaling if needed
- Spaying / neutering
- Wound and scar care
- Chronic pain management
- Monitoring of chronic conditions
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Support the shelter →Local Team
A dedicated team works daily for the well-being of the dogs.
- ✓ Paid staff in Romania
- ✓ Caretakers, veterinarians, logistics
- ✓ RMF coordinator on site
Living Conditions
Remember Me Land is permanently home to several hundred dogs rescued from the streets. Conditions there are hard: this is a rescue shelter, not a haven. But they are never alone: a team of keepers works in rotation around the clock to ensure a constant presence, and Émilie, our vice-president, is on site 7 days a week. The team provides the essentials every day, but the only real way out for these dogs is adoption.
- ✓ Round-the-clock presence, keepers on rotation
- ✓ Water and food every day
- ✓ On-site veterinary care (Dr Lucian Radu's clinic)
- ✓ Our priority: adoption, as fast as possible
And tomorrow: Remember Me Park
Our dream: a home in France for Romanian dogs. A place of transit and rehabilitation before adoption, designed for the most fragile ones: puppies, seniors, fearful dogs or those with special needs.
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The shelter operates entirely on your donations. Every donation directly helps the dogs.
