Turkey Dog Rescue

“Where East Meets West or, where Turkey Meets Colorado.”

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.

We would appreciate donations to the TD effort!

In order to continue to save these Golden Retrievers in Turkey, we need financial support. Donations of any amount will help us give these dogs a better life.

Help these homeless dogs. Make a tax-deductible donation.

Latest Rescue

TDXIIII Arriving late February 2020

Our Rescues

TDXIII Arrived November 2019

Lucky number 13!

TDXI Arrived late November 2018

11 furry goofballs. Our 11th group of TDs.

Sponsors: Russ/Cathy, Gloria, Barb H., Chris, Francie/Wade, Barbara K, Sherry/Scott, Margot, Martha, Sue, Dara

Names: Grrretchen, Pilgrim, Wally, Chuck, Sasha, Linus, Ziggy, Jessie, Jazzy, Bailey, Nutmeg,

TDX arrived August 2018

11 Goofy sweet TDs arrived August 2018: Auggie, Sherry, Chuck, Stanley, Aspen, Rufus, Bella, Havoc, Athena, Max, Taylor

Thank you to sponsors: Stacy/Mark, Russ/Cathy, Barb/Dick, Karen/Barry, Sherry/Scott, Chris, Claudia, Francie/Wade, Anne, Bill/Cristelle, Sukie, and several others that donated to support the effort-Kelly, Autumn, Robert, Julianna, Sheila, Gary

TDVIII emergency rescue – arrived mid-March

Goldens abandoned in Istanbul. Three Golden Retriever rescues, including GRRR, are saving 24 Goldens abandoned on private property near Istanbul by a “would be” rescuer. This person rounded up dogs, failed to get them sent to the US and then left them to fend for themselves on a remote property in winter conditions. GRRR has sent travel kennels to our friend Yasemin Baban in Istanbul, so she can get these Goldens all medically ready and send them on their way to the US. We are fortunate to have wonderful sponsors already step up to help underwrite the cost of this mission. We are expecting these new smiling furry faces by mid-March. More news to come.

TDVII arrived mid-February

10 of these furry sweeties. Thanks to sponsors (and selected dog names):

Russ/Cathy- Smitty, Martha- Darcy, Laura/Scott- Beau, Francie/Wade- Scarlett or Archer, Chris- Carla or Ivan, Shannon- Romeo or Juliett, Sue- Cleopatra or Roman, Loretta- Portia or Lexus, Stacy/Mark- Archer or Ruby, Barb- Rose or Romeo

TD V Arrived June 7, 2017

Sponsorships available now: $1000

Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/skukx3fc

TDIV Valentine’s Day Rescue

Arrived safe and sound in February 2017

TURKEY DOG II

Arrived in Denver Airport June 2016

TURKEY DOG I

Joining Adopt a Golden Atlanta, GRRR is excited to be involved in saving these beautiful Golden Retrievers from a homeless life in Turkey. Our first 10 homeless Golden Retrievers arrived in Denver February 15th 2016. Beautiful purebred, happy Golden Retrievers.