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Hope For Homeless Animals Scam Tamarac Florida
July 20, 2012
The
Bogus Barrister has recieved a tip after our reports about the Boggs
Mountain Animal Rescue scandal in Georgia. We have promised to look into
allegations of fraud and abuse within other rescues and shelters across
the United States. This report is regarding a South Florida animal
rescue organization known as Hope For Homeless Animals. They have been
accused of buying pets and reselling them and telling potential adopters
these animals were "rescued."
"We are a very small non for profit rescue. As we don't have a physical shelter,
all of our associates are volunteers. We do what we do for the love of
the animal, and the joy we see when the adoptive parents or parent come
back and tell us how much they love the animal. We have about 20 dogs
right now and 5 cats. All of our animals are currently being fostered in
wonderful, loving homes. We hold adoptions every Saturday & Sunday
at the Petco in Tamarac on the corner of Commercial Blvd. and University
Drive. During the week we can also make arrangements for one on one
adoptions."
How
can you be an animal rescue organization without a "physical shelter?"
It's easy. Just file for 501 c 3 status and go sell your animals at the
local Petco!
The
complaints we received are from individuals who have sold puppies to a
woman who goes by the name of Sharon or sometimes spells it as Sharyn.
Sharon responded to one CL ad in particular and told the seller that her
sister and nephew also wanted the puppies so she purchased the entire
litter. Guess where these puppies were seen next? At the Petco in
Tamarac being passed off as rescued dogs and also boasting "rehoming"
fees several times more than what she paid for them.
This person is known to post her ads on Craigslist, adoptapet.com and several other websites where you can post free ads.
The
Bogus Barrister contacted the IRS to verify the claims of tax exempt
status. They have no record of any company by the name of "Hope For
Homeless Animals" not even any company doing business as. The IRS even
allows the public to search their tax exempt status records http://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/. Check it out yourself.
The only records we could find were the Articles of Incorporation filed
with the Florida Department of State. As you can see the state of
Florida knows this incorporator as "Sharm." The address given on this
document is 301 Coral Way in Hollywood Fl. This appears to be a
condominium.
The only address that can be found for this group is
5837
N. University Drive Tamarac. That's the address to Petco where they
bring these animals every Saturday and Sunday from 1-6 pm. The question
that I'm sure most of us are wondering is if two of the parties listed
with the Department of state in connection with this rescue organization
are living at the same address in the same condominium unit, exactly
where are these animals being housed? And as a public charity they claim
to be, the public has a right to know.
Contributors
to the Bogus Barrister will travel to the area and go see what's going
on. We will attempt to talk to the store management and if necessary,
corporate. We will be posting updates.
Posted by Chester Drawers
Anonymous
after
I contacted a local rescue to adopt a puppy I came across this "rescue"
group, and when I found out how much she wanted, I decided to research
them, and I found this article. sharon falcone is her name, and
apparently she's at it again, not only posting ads on craigslist... but
now she's involved "pets in distress" which I thought was legitimate pet
rescue. I wonder if they're getting kickbacks for her dogs which I'm
sure she's buying off craigslist and selling for $350+!!! its
despicable. and if you research her further, you'll see she's had
pictures of her giving immunizations with dirty needles in filthy public
bathrooms (which is why she's no longer allowed to SELL her puppies at
Petco) search her listings on craigslist, she always uses her phone #
(954)826-7699 . flag her ads, contact craigslist, put a stop to her
disgusting practices!!! kathyParvo Puppy Claims
Aug 18, 2015
Sharon Falcone. Tamarac, FL
Hope for Homeless Animals Adoptions and Rescue
2015-12-09
A co-worker filled out an application to adopt. They told her dog is not neutered, did no home check and did no vet reference ???
