Turkey Dog News
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) is bringing orphan, pure-bred Golden Retrievers from Istanbul, Turkey, to Denver as part of the largest rescue of Golden Retrievers internationally. GRRR has taken all measures to ensure the safety of the dogs in their flight, engaging several partners to get the Turkey Golden Retrievers safely to America.
Keep up on all Golden Retriever news in Turkey by watching the following videos, or reading the news stories. Read and view older news and videos in our news archive.
News
June 8, 2017 City of Arvada GRRR TD video story
December 11. 2016 iHeart Media radio interview
November 14, 2016 News Release – Announcing Turkey Dog III Emergency Rescue
June 9, 2016 http://www.5280.com/news/digital/2016/06/turkish-golden-retrievers-find-new-homes-colorado
June 7, 2016 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/front-range/arvada/golden-retrieves-rescued-from-turkey-need-homes-in-colorado
April 14, 2016 Estes Park News Story About Turkey Dog, Estes and her new home in Estes Park
February 10, 2016 Arvada Press Story About Operation Turkey Dog
February 25, 2016 Arvada Press Story about the arrival of Colorados first rescued Goldens from Istanbul
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Partners For The Dog’s Transport to America (and Denver) Include:
- Municipality of Istanbul & participating shelters
- Global Animal Transport
- Lufthansa
- InXpress USA
Once in Denver, GRRR will be working with numerous partners to get the dogs ready for adoption.