"Hand on heart I can honestly say that from start to finish the adoptive process through RACE was straight forward and very helpful. Elena is wonderful with the dogs - the love she gives them alongside the care helps prepare them for their forever homes which is not something all rescues do. I would be very privileged if Misha was to feature on the RACE website."

"I adopted Lara back in October 2018 when she was six months old. Initially Lara was shy and timid, but over time, and now she has settled into family life in the UK she has become outgoing, loves everyone and everything and adores attention. I didn’t think I’d ever adopt a Romanian dog, but it was one of the best choices I ever made for my family – Lara’s great! I would highly recommend adopting from RACE. If I ever decide to add to our family again, I’ll go straight back to Elena, which is always on hand should you need any advice or information."

"We adopted Scout in June 2018, and he came to us in August. It's taken some adjusting, for both us and him, but he's the most wonderful, playful boy. He's made our lives so much brighter (and covered in fur!) and he's come on so far with his training and socialisation. He's recently been neutured, which he wasn't too pleased about but he's recovering well and can now enjoy going back to doggy day care with all his doggy friends! Scout is so loved by everyone who meets him, and he's growing into such a big, wonderful boy!"

"Ivory lived outside her whole life so she is sometimes hesitant to go through door ways. When she's on the lead she walks around no problem; she just needs that encouragement. Ivory must have been used of getting shouted at for looking for food in people's gardens I'm guessing. She has settled really well and gets more adventurous every day. Ivory adores a tummy rub! She hasn't braved the stairs yet but no rush. We have been on walks to the lake and she loves to lie down in the water to cool off, then chase the ducks. The vet suggested a diet since she's a little over weight. I've seen her getting more energy to run around since and looks happier for it."