36 Golden Retrievers Rescued From Turkey Arrive In Atlanta

Dozens of abandoned golden retrievers rescued from Turkey have arrived in Atlanta and have been placed at a boarding facility in Fulton County to be adopted.

Multiple news outlets report the Adopt a Golden organization helped bring 36 purebred golden retrievers from Istanbul, Turkey, to Alpharetta in the largest international golden retriever rescue ever Saturday.

The dogs arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport late Saturday night after a 12-hour flight and seven-hour layover and were taken to Pet Lodge pet resort.