In the U.S., just about every animal shelter works daily to help dogs in need of a better life and a forever home.
While there are exceptions — like this shelter in Ohio that recently adopted out every single animal in its care — most animal rescues are full to the brim with the dogs that are harder to find homes for: older dogs, disabled dogs, or dogs from “dangerous” breeds, like the many sweet-natured pit bulls that end up in shelters.
But in Turkey, the breed that most often ends up abandoned may surprise you. The streets of Turkish cities like Istanbul and Ankara are full of golden retrievers.
About 10 years ago, the sweet-natured family dogs were the “it” dog in the Mediterranean nation, but they fell out of fashion just a few years later. Goldens were abandoned on the streets by the hundreds.
But Texas rescue group Gold Ribbon Rescue is doing their best to change that dynamic. The group went to Turkey and flew 18 retrievers to the U.S. in style, spending $1,600 on each dog.
Here in the U.S., there are tremendous waiting lists of people hoping to adopt each dog, and the group hopes that the publicity from their first rescue mission will allow them to rescue and rehome dozens more abandoned Goldens in the future! Check out their website to learn what you can do to help save the lives of these sweet golden retrievers.
And if you’re happy that these dogs are safe and sound, please SHARE on Facebook to help give more of these sweet pups loving homes!
