Justice is a three-year-old female Golden Retriever, one of 15 homeless dogs who arrived from Turkey in September. She weighs 44 pounds and is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and on Heartgard and flea and tick medication. Justice’s overall health is good. She is currently being treated for ear infections and skin problems. She takes pills easily with a little string cheese and sits quietly for ear medication.

Justice has a quiet dignity that changes to high-energy play in a flash. Tug-of-war and keep-away with my resident dogs are two of her favorite games. She also loves to wrestle. Unfortunately, she has developed an obsession with the cat (who is now living behind closed doors).

She loves people and follows me around all day. She is food-motivated and takes treats gently.

Justice was one of hundreds of Golden Retrievers abandoned in Turkey’s forests and city streets. There is no doubt that she was once someone’s pet. She understands stairs, doorways, and how to hop in and out of cars. She is a good passenger. I believe Justice was once housebroken. She does her business outside, but has also had some accidents in the house. We are working on this.

Justice earned her name by joining two thousand Turkish citizens in a 24-day protest march from Ankara to Istanbul. The marchers called her Adelet (Turkish for Justice). When the marchers arrived in Istanbul, they found her a place in the shelter. She is something of a celebrity in Turkey.

Of course, no dog is perfect. Justice refuses to remain quiet in her crate. I’ve been giving her free roam. She sleeps quietly on my bedroom floor at night. She is not destructive.