Operation Turkey Dog

Incentive Fund

Amount: $5000

Provided By: Anonymous donor

Details: For the first $5000 we raise to support bringing these abandoned Golden Retrievers to GRRR, GRRR will receive a $5000 match.

Summary

GRRR is proud to have joined the largest international rescue operation ever. We are rescuing abandoned purebred Golden Retrievers from the streets of Istanbul Turkey.
Like all Golden Retriever rescues in the US, GRRR has a waiting list for Golden Retrievers, due to the shortage of these beautiful dogs in the US.

Background
Once considered a status symbol by the wealthy in Turkey, Golden Retrievers have become more common and less valued, and hundreds end up being released onto the streets. With few shelters available, dogs of this good-natured breed frequently starve or become prey to the thousands of feral dog packs in the forests around the city. Life is hard for these mostly young dogs. Few live to be senior Goldens in Turkey.

The program originated in 2014 at Adopt a Golden in Atlanta, GA (AGA). AGA created the process and infrastructure to bring these dogs to the United States via humane, nonstop flights. Before leaving Turkey, all of the dogs receive medical exams and health certificates. Upon arrival, rescue groups bring them to their home locations.

We are excited, because the dogs who have been brought over to date are thriving! GRRR routinely has many more potential adopters than dogs ready for placement, so this program appears to be a win-win for the Denver rescue community.