Golden Retrievers used to be seen as a status symbol in Turkey, but after a short while the novelty wore off, and many people gave their dogs up to the government. Some lived in shelters, but there were so many of them given up, there just wasn't enough room for all the dogs in the shelters. Many dogs lived on the street or in the forest on their own. An American living in Istanbul felt sorry for the dogs and wanted to help. They contacted Adopt a Golden Atlanta rescue organization, whose mission is to "never say no to a golden retriever in need." Adopt a Golden Atlanta stepped in to help!
Since then, Adopt a Golden Atlanta has rescued 94 Golden Retrievers from
Istanbul, Turkey, this year. The first flight arrived on May 9 and was the
largest international rescue of Golden Retrievers ever.
The National Rescue Committee of the Golden Retriever Club
of America supports AGA's effort as there are no Golden Retrievers being put at
risk in the U.S. because of this rescue. The Turkish Government and shelter
volunteer colleagues in Istanbul wanted a better life for these dogs and worked
together with AGA to make this happen.
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