Dealing with Tamera was the one of the top 5 worst experiences I've had in my life…read more This is a SHADY rescue that I DO NOT recommend! I can relate to all of the other negative reviews. When I called to inquire about adopting a puppy Tamera sounded as if she cared. She seemed knowledgeable & acted like she cared about the dogs she was putting up for adoption. After I agreed to adopt the puppy she asked if I'd like to also adopt the older male dog that was her kennel mate. I agreed. It all turned bad after I put in my application & provided many photos of my home. She quit calling back when she said she would. She then moved up the date to meet for pick up. She explained that the male was getting neutered & said I could get the pups on Saturday instead of the original day, Sunday. She told me she would text last night to give me a meet up date/time. I was up late last night & was wondering if I was even going to get them, because she started being horrible about getting back to me & just kept telling me "I work 18 hours a day." I had even offered to drive to Auburn from Ocean Shores to pick up the pups. She refused & insisted we meet up. After failing to text me last night she finally texted this morning & provided a place to meet up & gave a time of 4:30 pm. Just as we were walking out the door she called to change the time to 6 pm & informed that the male is infected with "Coccidia"...a worm. I wouldn't even have been able to see the dogs at 6 pm at night! She took the male in to be neutered on Friday knowing full well he was infected with a parasite! She stated that she had been treating him for 3 days & then said "the puppy doesn't show any signs of it, but I treated her anyway." My roommate was present, I was on speaker phone, so he is a witness to EVERY conversation. She was informed, during the interview, that we had just had to have our chi/mix that we had for 10 years put to sleep on 12/7 due to cancer of the lining of her stomach. Well, a puppy can EASILY get dehydrated & die from Coccidia! If these puppies had died, I would've been EVEN MORE devastated, because I just lost my beloved dog. What I'm really wondering is why she didn't tell me 3 days ago? My roommate finally said "enough is enough, there is something wrong with this rescue, call & talk to her & if she doesn't offer to make this right just cancel." I was so excited about getting the pups! I had so much time, money & emotions into buying their supplies, setting up for them, getting the food she recommended, etc. I was staying up late nights stressing about everything to be all prepared for them. I was watching updated training videos & had invested a lot. I can't even return the food, or the expensive crate (she told me to get a larger one than what I originally ordered). When I called to discuss this with her she didn't even apologize, she YELLED at me & was so unreasonable! I have text messages for proof. She told me that she was "transparent" with me. If she were transparent she would've been HONEST about the dog being infected with parasites 3 days prior to today! I have a genetic autoimmune disease & my immune system is compromised due to the meds that I take, I told her that during the interview. Some types of Coccidia can be transmitted from dogs to humans. Changing of times, failure to contact me on many occasions, were all understandable. HOWEVER, HER FAULURE TO BE HONEST ABOUT THE HEALTH OF THE DOGS WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE! When I called her I expected professionalism, I thought she might apologize & offer to hold the dogs until she was sure they were cleared of the parasites... No, she immediately got agitated & YELLED at me! She then admitted that the puppy had some loose stools & when I asked, she informed that they had just been rescued 2 weeks ago. I had adopted my Chi/mix from a rescue through Petfinder, previously, & it was a wonderful experience, so I didn't expect any issues. I will definitely be researching any rescue I work with after this NIGHTMARE! She doesn't have the pets welfare in mind, because she told me not to take the puppy outside until she was 7 months old & her immune system was fully developed. Yet, she put a 3 1/2 month old puppy with a 1 year old Chi/mix that is infected with parasites! If you read the other reviews, her neglect has caused dogs to die from Parvo! Then, she sent nasty texts lying about everything that took place & had the nerve to say "good luck adopting a dog." Tamera is ruining it for people who want to adopt to save animals lives & provide loving homes because they won't be able to trust rescue agencies after the emotional roller coaster she puts people through. Then she is emotionally & verbally abusive after all of her failures to simply be honest! Why is she allowed to work in this field? She should be charged with animal cruelty & neglect! In fact, I am calling the police & I am going to research every animal protection agency I can to report her!

We have an amazing companion for my elderly father, thanks to Tamera. We couldn't be more in love…read morewith our sweet boy. He is flourishing in our home and living the life of luxury. We can't thank Tamera enough for trusting us to give our sweet boy a forever home. Our house is full of light and love again. Thank you, K-9 Rescue and Rehab!

I cannot say enough good things about Forever Home Dog Rescue. From the application process to…read moremeeting my dog, it was clear how much they truly care about the animals they rescue. What stood out most was how thoughtful and thorough they are. They do not just let any dog go to anyone. They ask questions, learn about your lifestyle, family, and living situation, and help make sure it is the right fit for both the dog and the adopter. They truly want every dog to find a forever home. I originally came in to meet a specific dog, but Sarah and Eliz helped me think through whether that dog was really the best fit for me, my family, and the dog. Their honesty and care meant so much. Sarah, one of the volunteers, spent over three hours helping people, answering questions, supporting the animals, and making thoughtful matches. She helped match me with the perfect dog for my family, and I am so thankful for her time and patience. Eliz, who runs the rescue, clearly pours her heart into these animals and advocates hard for every one of them. After visiting in person, I have an even deeper respect for rescue work. The volunteers give their weekends, time, and energy to help animals who need someone to fight for them. I will absolutely continue supporting Forever Home Dog Rescue and encouraging others to rescue instead of shop. Especially from this rescue.

The audacity of the incompetent people that work here. Thank you guys for making the adoption…read moreexperience so unimaginably horrible that it pushed me to buy my dream dog from a breeder! So glad I didn't give Forever Home Dog Rescue a penny. I would rather buy a used car, go to the DMV or go to Verizon without an appointment than deal with this awful group of people. Want to get a dog from here? (No you don't), you can't call them.. If you send an email, you won't get a response. Once you do finally play their sick game enough, they turn around and give the dog they promised you to someone else. You better have mansion, dog butler and a 20+ year history raising dogs if you think you deserve one of their dogs... please save yourself the headache and heartache and avoid adopting from this horrible rescue!

Seattle Pug Rescue works directly with Nortons Ark as their primary vet. They are well aware that…read moreKeith Norton has had his veterinary license suspended indefinantly and Melissa Nortons has been permanently revoked. They are known backyard breeders who have EXTREMELY unsanitary conditions (think hoarders with animals times ten) and have done irreparable damage as well as death to numerous animals they've treated. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RESCUE UNTIL THE STOP WORKING WITH NORTONS ARK! Here are links verifying this information. "In October 2018 the Veterinary Board permanently revoked the veterinarian credential of Melissa M. Norton (VT00003993). Norton maintained wet and unsanitary facilities for animals, and kept inadequate records. "https://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/2018NewsReleases/18153SuspensionM1846NewsRelease "In March 2014 the Veterinary Board decided that the credential of veterinarian Keith D. Norton (VT00003742) would remain suspended as originally ordered in a 2010 default order. Once Norton complies with all of the terms and conditions of the original order, his credential will be placed under oversight for at least three years. "https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/State-Revokes-Suspends-Licenses-Certifications-Registrations-of-Health-Care-P-a-556959#.XsMqqG5Fxuk

Pugs are adorable dogs that make loving companions. Unfortunately, each year many are given up by…read moretheir families for various (often sad) reasons. Luckily, the hard working volunteers at non-profit Seattle Pug Rescue take these abandoned dogs in, give them foster homes, and work tirelessly to find permanent homes for them. As a pug owner myself, I urge you to adopt a rescue pug rather than buy one from a breeder. Last year SPR placed over 60 dogs! Visit the website and click on the available pugs to see the dogs available now. Pugs are truly adaptable and will be your best, most snuggly friend when given the chance. They are highly social and can't be left alone for really long periods of time. You should know this organization does a thorough interview and home check to make sure that you and the puglet are the best fit possible, and there are adoption fees to cover costs.

They are amazing people that do this work 100% as volunteers. They are super responsive and…read morehelpful. I have adopted from them as well as fostered.

My first time rescuing a dog and Pacific Rim was amazing. Our sweet boy came with food, toys,…read moretreats, a bed, matching leash, collar and harness. He had his first shots and was neutered and micro chipped. They are a wonderful organization that has the best interest of their canine clients and ensuring they have the best forever homes. I only wish I could rescue more pups. I highly recommend reacting a dog from this organization.

I have donated consistently to cat groups in the past ten years (Spay and Neuter, MEOW, Cat Alley,…read moreHumane Society, King County Animal Shelter, etc.). When I could no longer care for my cat, surprisingly, it was SAS that came through and helped me. I had been told on forums that a group like SAS would in all likelihood euthanize my cat. My memory of SAS from ten years ago was a section devoted to cats in small cages down the hall from a room where dogs were howling as if all Hell had broken out. I was distressed that the cats, all of whom were quietly sitting in their small cages, would have to endure dog mayhem at its most repellent. But a week ago, I visited SAS and surrendered my beloved cat. The room had changed: it was soundproofed, so that cats--still in small cages, could at least not be subject to the internal dog howling. The volunteers were all pleasant and empathetic. I stayed for an hour, enough time to say good-bye to my cat. They have a foster program for cats that have been surrendered. It is not exactly clear, from the website, how they operate, though. Are most of the cats surrenders or feral, for instance? What is the chance of a cat being euthanized because of age, behavior issues, or chronic health problems? I know the Humane Society has much nicer "digs" for their cats, which is why I hoped against all hope that I could surrender him there, which is where I adopted him as a kitten 8-9 years ago. They never got back to me. I can, in good conscience, sing the praises of SAS. They came through for both me and my cat when least expected ("kitty season"). He has a chance for a new and better life. For that, I am eternally grateful. Unlike other non-profits, of course, they do receive government funding. It does seem odd, though, that people who donate to the non-profits often are ignored by the very same non-profits in time of need.

We found this sweet and friendly female pitbull on a stormy night in Seattle. We wanted to ensure…read morethat she would be able to find a home, since she has been wondering around for 2 days (based on lost dogs of king county) with no claim from her owner. They offer free microchip check services here and their machine is fast on checking. Unfortunately, she was not microchipped and we hope that she gets reunited with her owner soon. In 3 days, she will be put up for adoption if there is no claim and we just want her to find a loving family that will give her all the love and care she deserves. We asked if we can get an update on her status, but SAS is understaffed so they told us they don't have a system to help update. There is plenty of parking here in the lot, but it is pretty tight. Came here on a Sunday and just had to enter our name and reason on their iPad to be added on the waitlist. Staff here are nice and provided water for her while we waited.

Caesars Foster Care is one of many Rescue/Animal Shelters in the area. We searched Petfinder.com…read moreand found a puppy we wanted to visit which happened to be under care of Caesars. Like many shelters in the area, we were required to fill out an application before being allowed a visit. Luckily, we passed the test. In fact, we had a response within a 1/2 hour of sending our application, very late on a Thursday night I might add. By the next morning we had made an appointment for 11:30 that day. When we arrived at Caesars, I couldn't believe how much love the owner had for her rescue dogs, cute, funny looking, shy or not. We proceeded to check out the little black lab mix we had come to see. The Owner used this time to share everything she knew about the dog, where he came from, how she got him, all the shots he had gone through, etc. She had taken him to the vet, poor guy had kennel cough and not-so-great stool. She gave us every last detail in order for us to be fully informed new parents. They even did a home inspection to make sure what we said on our application was true. We have had a couple follow up questions a few days later and have received almost immediate replies to help us on our way. We were provided all the vet paperwork available. Our puppy already had his chip and was neutered, we received all the invoices with that information as well. You could tell she had a definite passion for what she does and takes the greatest care in ensuring the animals are nursed back to health if needed, provided a loving and attentive environment and placed in good homes.

Jan does a great job in both providing loving care for the first months of the Labradoodle puppies…read morethat she raises as well as ensuring that they have good genetics for good health as they grow older. We were first offered the opportunity to have one of her puppies join our family after she decided this puppy's temperament would not fit well with the family that she was originally destined to join. That family would have been first-time dog owners and had young kids. Our dog's temperament has worked out well with our family, but I can see that patience with young kids has not been a strong suit for her. If you are seeking a puppy that comes from a loving home-based environment with care given to their genetics, I can highly recommend Shedless in Seattle

We adopted a labradoodle from this breeder and are very happy. The breeder, Jan, is amazing and did…read moreeverything possible to ensure we have a dog that is a good fit for our family. We highly recommend Shedless in Seattle and are in love with our dog!

This was our second time having Dr Jason come to our home and help one of our dogs cross over the…read morerainbow bridge. He is extremely professional and so caring. Our family couldn't have gotten through this trying time without him.

Dr Christina Crouthers came out for us after a year of hospice with our aging pitbull. We found the…read moreteam through Reddit and they were the most responsive of 5 places we contacted. When she got here we knew we made the right decision. It was pride weekend on top of it and we knew we were in safe space and hands. The space she held for us, the clear explanation, the non-rushed approach. We were as ready as you can be, but you're never ready. Couldn't be more grateful to have had this experience with them by our sides. Thanks GHCP.