This story really is wonderful! Long story short, Golden Retrievers were considered a status symbol in Turkey until everyone started getting them and they started finding themselves on the streets. These dogs did not adapt to street life well whatsoever and an organization called Adopt a Golden Atlanta has brought 36 retrievers over, given them proper vet care, and will be fostering them out starting next month.
I think this is wonderful news! No animal deserves to be on the streets let alone when it was once a house pet. It takes a pretty heartless person to throw a dog out on the streets so when I first heard this story I was extremely happy! I did however get to thinking, is it fair that while shelter dogs sit and wait to be adopted these rescued dogs receiving national attention will likely be adopted first? Where's the regular, national spotlight on shelter dogs? I don't know if you all remember the story I posted about Justice the dog recently. It was so heartwarming the reception from my community in support of Justice. It was also interesting to see how many people wanted to adopt him. Thousands of people wanted to adopt that beautiful little boy, it was a wonderful display of compassion. This also begs the question here that if this many people want dogs. . . how do our shelters still have dogs? Based on this response to Justice there are 1000's of people here who want dogs and yet these animals remain in the care of the Humane Society. Is it the tragedy that surrounds them that brings out the compassion in us? Anyhow, saving 36 innocent and helpless Golden Retrievers is definitely an ANIMAL WIN but I think it's important to remember that all animals in shelters are looking for love and need a chance, not just the ones who receive national coverage! Comments?
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11/1/2022 10:52:42 am
Genuinely when someone doesn’t understand then its up to other people that they will help, so here it happens.
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11/1/2022 11:53:13 am
These dogs did not adapt to street life well whatsoever and an organization called Adopt a Golden Atlanta has brought, Thank you for the beautiful post!
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Happy Veg
11/1/2022 04:25:05 pm
Thanks so much for your comment Frank! Take care and much appreciated! :)
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