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US groups help rescue golden retrievers from Turkey

LECANTO (Florida) — Florida rescue groups are helping to recover golden retrievers from Turkey and bring them back to the United States.

Golden retrievers. AFP file photo

Golden retrievers. AFP file photo

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LECANTO (Florida) — Florida rescue groups are helping to recover golden retrievers from Turkey and bring them back to the United States.

Experts say golden retrievers used to be a status symbol in Turkey, but only puppies are considered valuable, meaning many dogs are put in the streets or left in the woods. Rescuers say government officials would bury stray dogs alive in mass graves, poison them or leave them to fend for themselves.

It costs about US$2,000 (S$2,880) to rescue each dog, including airfare, overnight boarding and veterinarian fees. Groups across the state, including Everglades Golden Retriever Rescue, and another in Atlanta, Georgia, are getting involved.

The Citrus County Chronicle reports that most dogs arriving last week went to rescue groups in South Florida and two went to Joshua’s House in Lecanto. AP

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