Comments on: Fire Kills 18 Dogs at Furever Homes Dog Rescue Near Tumwater

By: Seattle DogSpot

Seattle DogSpot — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:18:04 +0000

In reply to AR. I'm so sorry you're another victim of Furever Homes, but thank you so much for not giving up on your dog and giving it a great home.

By: AR

AR — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:56:24 +0000

We adopted our dog from Sharon back when she had adoption events at a local pet store. We assumed she was reputable if a national chain was hosting her. I never had anything but had experiences with her, she didn’t do anything she said she would in the contract, lied outright more than once, and the dog was a total basket case – 5 years later she’s still sort of a disaster but we’ve made lots of progress. I’ve seen Sharon doing laundry at the laundromat before and the stench of the urine and poop soaked bedding is so vile you can’t be in the building while she is there. Then the machines stink and are full of fur for days after she uses them. That’s probably why they had to find another place to do it. I now feel like we rescued our dog from the “rescue.” I’m going to let Petfinder and Adopt-a-pet know she should be removed from their websites.

By: Seattle DogSpot

Seattle DogSpot — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:19:56 +0000

In reply to cindy kartes. I'm sorry you went through this horrible ordeal. Thank you for sharing your story and not giving up on the sick dogs you adopted.

By: cindy kartes

cindy kartes — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:21:54 +0000

I posted this on my Facebook. For those in the Puget Sound Region to be aware. I wrote:
“This woman, Sharon Gold, is a joke. How she could make it this long without being shut down by the authorities is a joke as well. There have been complaints, I have followed this since I purchased my dogs. I love my dogs, and because I do they are NOW HEALTHY. When I got them from Sharon, she said they were litter mates rescued from Mexico. The paperwork was not in order and no microchip. We had to follow her to a vet, substandard, in Yelm. Microchip not inserted, instead, instructions on how to get a vet to insert and register through some Mexican company (how they gonna track my dog from Mexico?). Dogs had kennel cough and she sent medicine (after days of msgs). Doxycyline from Mexico that turned out to be 8x strength which I took to vet and he said I was lucky the dogs did not die. Bleeding, nasty ears. Vet said he had NEVER seen such bad ears. Months of work to clear up. Terribly infested with mites which we, yes humans, got. Scabbies they call it. How embarassing. Treatment, Vet Bills, Dr. bills for us, Medicine, time lost from work because I was quarantined due to the contagious nature of the scabbies…. $$$$$. Get the point. I love my dogs. I love all dogs.My dogs, Stanley and Iris, are part of our family. But that would not be the case if they were not with us and instead, sitting in some filthy ass kennel under her watch that catches on fire! Can we say ARSON/INSURANCE MONEY????? GET A CLUE. She has everyone scammed. My heart hurts for the dogs that died in the fire under her care. And the families that could have given them life and love. This is nothing more than, criminally negligent manslaughter. So who is ultimately responsible? The animal welfare authorities that somehow, in this case, allowed this to go on despite various complaints?. The media for reporting about her, and letting the story go. Or is it the fire department that is not investigating this as arson.. Imagine what a story this would have been if it were an unfit and unlicensed daycare. OR IS IT YOU AND I. Those that have bought her dogs, and we have witnessed the inhumane living conditions we assume are behind the doors, and yet we are so happy and have become so complacent with our new little buddies that we forget where they came from, I wonder … What more could I have done when this happened to me? I told people, I jumped all over her and received the canned response that I got a cut rate because I took two, Go ahead and sue me. I wrote media on it, blogs, etc. But that was not enough. So here we are. Senseless deaths of these dogs. I am sad because I feel like I could have, should have, done more. But instead I go home at night from work and I am blessed with all the unconditional love and excitement my children can give me. And they can, only because they are not a statistic from that fire. Don’t let her get away with this.
I wrote this after I heard about the fire. I am heartbroken. I look at my puppies, and they are loved and healthy. In the article I see puppies behind cages that look just like them. Probably a “puppy farm”. I wish I could post a pic of them now …. your hearts would melt. Thank you for taking the time to read this. T

By: Seattle DogSpot

Seattle DogSpot — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:47:55 +0000

In reply to Shannon M. Animal cruelty laws in WA are so weak there is nothing we can do on that front, but many people are looking into other means for holding her accountable. I'll let you know if any are successful. In the meantime the best thing to do is share this story with as many people as possible so people will be informed about this "rescue."

By: Shannon M

Shannon M — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:29:25 +0000

What can we do ??? Does anyone have any legit solutions??????

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:32:45 +0000

In reply to Watchdog. True. The shelters and other legitimate rescues need to.be vigilant. The other good rescues need to.report and pressure these slingers. Also, ANimal Control in WA ST.must pass laws and enforce them

By: Seattle DogSpot

Seattle DogSpot — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:45:46 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Unless its a huge hoarding situation the large groups won't intervene. They also have to be invited to participate in the case by local animal control.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:36:56 +0000

Are there any organizations for the prevention of animal cruelty that can be alerted to investigate her?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:53:12 +0000

This women has no business taking any animals at all. All she wants is the money. If she was concerned about these animals she would take proper care of them. I regret every day me leaving my pup there with her. She told me she wouldn’t find a home for him right away and I could meet the people that would adopt him. Nope sold the next day and she would never tell me who got him Don’t trust this woman she is a CON! Take these poor animals away from her how much more do you want to happen?