Legacy Rescue

Legacy Rescue Legacy Rescue INC. In the last 10 years, it has become fashionable in Serbia to buy purebred puppies from breeders and pet shops. Legacy Rescue Inc.

is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue that has been formed to save abandoned golden retrievers from US and across many other countries such as Serbia. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit dog rescue that has been formed to save abandoned golden retrievers from Serbia
While the majority of abandoned dogs are Golden Retrievers, we also find Golden mixes, Doodle mixes in the streets, forests and shelters of Ser

bia
Our goal is to find them loving forever homes in USA. Many are then abandoned when they grow in size, require attention, want to play or if the family expects a baby. Due to the culture in Serbia, dogs are considered objects and not part of the family. Currently there are no Animal Welfare laws are in place in Serbia, so people don’t think twice abandoning them or abusing them. Forests are full of Goldens and other purebreds who eventually succumb to the elements, attacks by other feral dogs, or die from disease and or hunger. Although there are no kill shelters in Serbia, the conditions are so inhumane that they have become death camps. The majority of the dogs contract serious diseases within the first week they are in the shelter and most do not survive. The lucky ones who survive in the shelter are often dropped in the forests when the shelter become overcrowded. It is a vicious cycle that never ends. Even the streets are not safe as there are gypsies and drug addicts who will take these dogs and mistreat them. Some will even harm the dogs physically just so they can use the dog to beg for money. Smaller Goldens are also used as bait dogs for Kangals, “Anatolian Shepard’s”, Pit bulls and Dogo’s. Since there are currently no animal welfare laws, very little is done to help them and most do not survive. locates adoptable dogs, determines their potential for adoptability in USA, and screens them for all possible illness. As a strict policy, we DO NOT bring dogs who have had distemper. We make sure the dogs have full blood, urine and additional tests and they are quarantined for minimum of 15 days. The dogs are properly vetted for two months and afterwards reside in pet hotels, where they receive further assessment and some training before coming to the USA. After 15 days of quarantine, they receive additional required vaccinations for canine coronavirus, rabies, kennel cough and the DHLPP combination vaccine. Once medical assessment and care is complete, the dogs are spayed/neutered and micro chipped. At Legacy Rescue Inc. we work very closely with our team in Serbia and have direct communication with our vets and pet hotels. All paperwork and passport information is completed in accordance with USA requirements and we comply with all applicable USDA (US Department of Agriculture) regulations. We have adopted several dogs to wonderful families and provide Golden Retrievers to several reputable Golden Retriever Rescues who have been around for over 30 years. We do have high standards and follow a very strict process before bringing these dogs to USA. Our dogs are all well behaved and very loving. We want to make sure both the dogs and adopters are a good match so both you and your new addition to your family are not disappointed. Thank you again for considering and supporting Legacy Rescue, Inc. for your next family member.

Finley is living his best life! 💙Not only is he thriving, but he even got to be part of his mom and dad’s wedding—offici...
11/23/2025

Finley is living his best life! 💙
Not only is he thriving, but he even got to be part of his mom and dad’s wedding—officially the cutest guest there! 🥰

He’s spoiled in all the best ways, has a whole crew of friends he loves to play tug of war with, and he took his job very seriously barking at dad during his Jimmy Fund bike ride 😂

This boy is happy, loved, and absolutely shining! 🐾✨

Finley is living his best life! 💙Not only is he thriving, but he even got to be part of his mom and dad’s wedding—offici...
11/23/2025

Finley is living his best life! 💙
Not only is he thriving, but he even got to be part of his mom and dad’s wedding—officially the cutest guest there! 🥰

He’s spoiled in all the best ways, has a whole crew of friends he loves to play tug of war with, and he took his job very seriously barking at dad during his Jimmy Fund bike ride 😂

This boy is happy, loved, and absolutely shining! 🐾✨





Zeke is absolutely thriving! 💛He had a long play date with sweet Goldie today, and it’s clear he’s settling in beautiful...
11/23/2025

Zeke is absolutely thriving! 💛
He had a long play date with sweet Goldie today, and it’s clear he’s settling in beautifully. Seeing him so relaxed, playful, and confident just fills our hearts. This boy is truly finding his place—and loving every minute of it 🙂 🐾✨






Zeke is absolutely thriving! 💛He had a long play date with sweet Goldie today, and it’s clear he’s settling in beautiful...
11/23/2025

Zeke is absolutely thriving! 💛
He had a long play date with sweet Goldie today, and it’s clear he’s settling in beautifully. Seeing him so relaxed, playful, and confident just fills our hearts. This boy is truly finding his place—and loving every minute of it 🙂 🐾✨






11/21/2025
11/20/2025

Milo has blessed us in more ways than we can count. From his goofy zoomies at the park to the way he peeks around the corner of the room just to make sure we’re still watching him — this boy has filled our days with joy, laughter, and the kind of love that only a dog with a tender heart can give.

And someday, a family is going to be unbelievably lucky to call him theirs. They’ll get the happy hugs, the playful spirit, the gentle sweetness, and all the sunshine he carries with him everywhere he goes. Whoever adopts Milo isn’t just getting a dog — they’re gaining pure love wrapped in curls.

If interested and lucky to adopt him, please apply on https://legacyrescue.org/adoption/





Happy birthday to sweet Riley, the golden retriever mix who traveled all the way from Alabama to find his forever family...
11/18/2025

Happy birthday to sweet Riley, the golden retriever mix who traveled all the way from Alabama to find his forever family in Boston. He started out as a shy, skittish little angel, unsure of the world, and slowly blossomed into the confident, joyful, and loving boy he is today. Watching him grow has been a reminder that good things take time, patience, and a lot of love. Here’s to many more happy years for this special soul.
We love you, Riley ❤️





Happy birthday to sweet Riley, the golden retriever mix who traveled all the way from Alabama to find his forever family...
11/18/2025

Happy birthday to sweet Riley, the golden retriever mix who traveled all the way from Alabama to find his forever family in Boston. He started out as a shy, skittish little angel, unsure of the world, and slowly blossomed into the confident, joyful, and loving boy he is today. Watching him grow has been a reminder that good things take time, patience, and a lot of love. Here’s to many more happy years for this special soul.
We love you, Riley ❤️





Reggie (ex Zeke) and his BFF, Queen Goldie, enjoying the beauty of nature at Colby Point ❤️ What a way to start the day ...
11/18/2025

Reggie (ex Zeke) and his BFF, Queen Goldie, enjoying the beauty of nature at Colby Point ❤️ What a way to start the day 🌞




Milo has truly come into his own these past few weeks! He now struts through the park like he owns the place, joyfully p...
11/09/2025

Milo has truly come into his own these past few weeks! He now struts through the park like he owns the place, joyfully playing with his furry friends. He’s also decided that balls aren’t scary after all — they’re actually a ton of fun to chase and carry around. Did we mention, he is a Velcro dog and has great recall. Just perfect! This boy is pure love and absolutely adores his back scratches ❤️ Whoever gets to adopt him is truly lucky




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Arlington, MA
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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Legacy Rescue INC. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit dog rescue that has been formed to save abandoned golden retrievers from all over the World. While the majority of abandoned dogs are Golden Retrievers, we also find Golden mixes, Cocker Spaniels, Airedale Terriers, Poodles, Labradors and many other purebreds in the streets, forests and shelters of Turkey, Serbia, China and many other countries including USA. Our goal is to find them loving forever homes in USA. In the last 10 years, it has become fashionable in many of these countries to buy purebred puppies from breeders and pet shops. Many are then abandoned when they grow in size, require attention, want to play or if the family expects a baby. Due to the culture in these countries, dogs are considered objects and not part of the family. Currently there are no Animal Welfare laws are in place in many countries and States, so people don’t think twice abandoning them or abusing them. Forests are full of Goldens and other purebreds who eventually succumb to the elements, attacks by other feral dogs, or die from disease and or hunger. Although there are no kill shelters in some of these countries, the conditions are so inhumane that they have become death camps. The majority of the dogs contract serious diseases within the first week they are in the shelter and most do not survive. The lucky ones who survive in the shelter are often dropped in the forests when the shelter become overcrowded. It is a vicious cycle that never ends. Even the streets are not safe as there are gypsies and drug addicts who will take these dogs and mistreat them. Some will even harm the dogs physically just so they can use the dog to beg for money. Smaller Goldens are also used as bait dogs for Kangals, “Anatolian Shepard’s”, Pit bulls and Dogo’s. Since there are currently no animal welfare laws, very little is done to help them and most do not survive. Legacy Rescue Inc. locates adoptable dogs, determines their potential for adoptability in USA, and screens them for all possible illnesses. As a strict policy, we DO NOT bring dogs who have any contagious diseases. We make sure the dogs have Complete Blood Count, Chemistry, 4DX, F***l Test, Urinalysis and additional tests. Upon arrival to the veterinary clinics in origin countries they are quarantined for minimum of 15 days. The dogs are properly vetted and reside in pet hotels, where they receive further assessment and some very basic training before coming to the USA. After 15 days of quarantine, they receive additional required vaccinations for canine coronavirus, rabies, bordetella and the DHPP combination vaccines. Once medical assessment and care is complete, the dogs are spayed/neutered and micro chipped. At Legacy Rescue Inc. we work very closely with our rescue partners in various countries and have direct communication with the vets and pet hotels, All paperwork and passport information is completed in accordance with USDA requirements and we comply with all applicable USDOA (US Department of Agriculture) rand MDAR (Massachusetts Department of Agriculture) regulations. We have adopted several dogs to wonderful families and have provided Golden Retrievers to several reputable Golden Retriever Rescues who have been around for over 30 years. We do have high standards and follow a very strict process before bringing these dogs to USA. We also pride ourselves in being very transparent. We never hide any information about our dogs. Our dogs are all well behaved and very loving. We want to make sure both the dogs and adopters are a good match so both you and your new addition to your family are not disappointed. Thank you again for considering and supporting Legacy Rescue, Inc. for your next family member.