Help LIGRR Rescue Goldens in Turkey
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Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Golden Re-Triever Rescue Inc (GRRI-NJ) and Autumn Valley rescue have teamed up in the effort to save homeless Golden Retrievers in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, there are upwards of 50,000 homeless dogs roaming the streets, and an estimated 500 of these are Goldens there.
Goldens used to be a status symbol in Istanbul. They were imported from Germany and England and sold in pet stores. They lived in outdoor gardens since dogs are considered unclean and can't be inside. But then they became too popular and their desirablity was lost. They were turned loose into the streets to fend for themselves, joining the packs of other dogs foraging for food in dumpsters, trash cans, or if they're lucky, from the bags of kibble dumped on the ground by concerned volunteers. They're msotly young - under 5 years old. The older ones either succumb to the elements or are killed by the feral dog packs.
Please donate now to help us reach our initial goal of $35,000. This will provide desperately needed vetrinary care and transportation to the United States.
Please donate, every dollar makes a difference.
Goldens used to be a status symbol in Istanbul. They were imported from Germany and England and sold in pet stores. They lived in outdoor gardens since dogs are considered unclean and can't be inside. But then they became too popular and their desirablity was lost. They were turned loose into the streets to fend for themselves, joining the packs of other dogs foraging for food in dumpsters, trash cans, or if they're lucky, from the bags of kibble dumped on the ground by concerned volunteers. They're msotly young - under 5 years old. The older ones either succumb to the elements or are killed by the feral dog packs.
Please donate now to help us reach our initial goal of $35,000. This will provide desperately needed vetrinary care and transportation to the United States.
Please donate, every dollar makes a difference.
Organizer and beneficiary
Emily Acker
Organizer
Medford, NY
Melanie Mayo
Beneficiary