Time is running out
Lives hang in the balance
..And we need your help now more than ever
My name is Sam, and I have worked alongside Claire running S.H.A.R.E Husky rescue in the UK for over a decade. I started this fundraiser because I can't stand to see Claire, Joe and their dogs suffer - I have to do whatever I can to help them and I am pleading with you to do the same...
I have visited Homeward Bound HQ and seen the incredible work they do firsthand. I’ve met the dogs now facing the loss of their home - dogs who have already endured so much hardship before finding safety with Claire and Joe. Each one has a story, a personality...a soul, so, so worth saving.
I've watched Claire pour her own soul into saving dogs since I was a child. I've seen her drop everything to save a dog on the brink of death, dedicate months to rehabilitating a dozen traumatised Huskies from a puppy farm, save so many from fates you can't imagine...Time and time again, she's gone to hell and back to save every life she can - no matter how hard or heartbreaking the fight.
Now Claire, Joe and the dogs at Homeward Bound need desperate help, and we must step up to bring them all home to the UK where S.H.A.R.E and Homeward Bound can finally be together - working side by side to save as many lives as possible and support one another the way it always should have been.
So..we are asking for united support from the friends, followers and supporters of both rescues to help us achieve our biggest mission yet....
Homeward Bound is on the brink of collapse and we need URGENT help to escape Turkey before it's too late...before over 80 dogs die..
Homeward Bound was founded in 2016 with nothing but love, hope and a commitment to rescuing street dogs in Turkey - dogs who were starving, beaten, poisoned or simply struggling to survive in a world that had turned its back on them. Over the years, through tireless effort, sleepless nights and the support of so many compassionate souls, Claire and her son Joe have given countless dogs a second chance at life.
These dogs - once abandoned and broken - found hope, love, and safety in a place of sanctuary.
But now, their sanctuary is about to be ripped away.
Their landlord has given them notice to leave - they must be out by December.
When that happens, Claire, Joe, and every single one of the dogs they’ve saved will have nowhere to go…Nowhere to be safe…No future.
When that happens, all of the dogs will, once again, be classed as street dogs. They will be brutally murdered by the municipality or taken to overcrowded shelters to die slow, painful deaths from starvation, disease, beatings or fights with other dogs battling to survive.
Remaining in Turkey is not an option, they will forever be in danger. The laws are changing so fast that any sanctuary they build here could be torn down before they even finish. The hatred towards dogs is growing every day and is quickly spiraling out of control… New laws are being pushed through to wipe out the street dogs animal lovers have spent years protecting. Dogs are being rounded up, poisoned, injected with bleach, buried alive, beaten to death - slaughtered en masse simply because they exist.
Just a short while ago, an elderly Turkish animal loving lady was found dead in her home with her animals after a devastating house fire. The council had taken some of her dogs, leaving her heartbroken and afraid of their fate, and she tried so hard to get them back 💔
A dog shelter has just burned down, killing a number of the dogs, a short while after it's staff left for the day, the reason the fire started is unknown..
Social media is full of the barbaric acts being committed against innocent street animals...soul destroying doesn't cover how this makes us feel and it is impossible for Claire and Joe to live like this any longer.
The system that once ignored their suffering is now actively hunting dogs down and targeting those desperately trying to protect them.
The laws are changing faster than we can get this fundraiser up!
Time is running out and the situation is becoming increasingly dire. It’s now understood that new legislation has been passed in some areas of Turkey that prohibits the ownership of more than five dogs per person. Any remaining dogs are at grave risk of being forcibly removed and either killed or placed in overcrowded municipal shelters. Those that resist the new rules or the killing or taking of their animals and street dogs live in fear for their lives and are too scared to speak out, fearing harsh retribution...To be in a country where you could make a difference...those days are gone 💔
The laws are changing so rapidly that it feels as though we can hardly keep up. Every day, the risk grows. The authorities are moving quickly, and we need to move faster.
Homeward Bound is no longer a sanctuary - it’s become a battle for survival and the situation will only get worse.
Rising costs, deplorable conditions and cruel laws have pushed Claire and Joe to breaking point...Every day is a new crisis, the strain is unbearable and the pressure to keep going is suffocating
Dog food is now more expensive than in the UK and vet bills have tripled in the past year - Despite Claire and Joe working tirelessly, spending every penny they have and more to keep the dogs alive, it’s still not enough. The rising costs are relentless and with every passing day, they feel the weight of their struggle more and more…
Recent storms have washed away the already treacherous track leading to their home, cutting them off from the outside world. Without the ability to receive deliveries or access basic supplies like food, water and medical care, they are more vulnerable than ever trapped in a hostile environment with, as of December, nowhere to go.
Claire and Joe are living in conditions that would break most people within a day.
Their rented house, that they will soon lose, has no reliable electricity or water and every day is a struggle.
The power goes out for hours at a time and recently, over 3 days in sub-zero temperatures, making it impossible to stay warm, cook, clean or take care of basic needs...it is a miracle none of the dogs have lost their lives yet...
Water is a luxury they can rarely rely on and the constant stress is taking a toll on their health, for 6 months of the year they have to rely on water being delivered to them.
Now, their water pumps are broken adding to the struggle to keep everyone alive.
They are trapped in a situation where every task is an uphill battle, every day is a struggle and they feel as though there’s no way out.
They are exhausted...physically and emotionally drained and overwhelmed by the sense that no matter how hard they try, they can never keep up. They have poured their hearts into this sanctuary and now they’re being forced to watch..as it all falls apart.
The only way out is to return to the UK
For over a decade, Claire has also run S.H.A.R.E (registered charity 1155869) alongside Homeward Bound - rescuing and rehoming Huskies across the UK.
S.H.A.R.E was founded to address the specific needs of Huskies -a breed that often struggles in traditional rescue settings due to their high energy levels, complex needs, and tendency to bond deeply with their caregivers resulting in separation anxiety when they're alone. Claire and her team have worked tirelessly to ensure these misunderstood dogs are given the time, care and training they need to thrive in loving homes.
Right now, S.H.A.R.E is at breaking point too - overwhelmed by the rescue crisis in the UK, where healthy dogs are losing their lives every single day simply because there are no rescue spaces left. Several long-term S.H.A.R.E residents, dogs who need specialist care and support, are now at constant risk of losing their rented home in the UK. With no secure base and no suitable facilities to support these dogs, their future is uncertain.
A new sanctuary is imperative for the future of S.H.A.R.E. With a dedicated and secure space, they would finally have the facilities to provide Huskies with the care, rehabilitation and space they so desperately need. A permanent home would allow them to expand their efforts, increase their intake capacity and ultimately save so many more dogs across the UK who are currently facing euthanasia due to lack of rescue spaces.
We need to raise enough to buy land or a farm to build a sanctuary from scratch - a forever home where both Homeward Bound and S.H.A.R.E can thrive, where both finally have the space, the safety and the resources to save more lives than ever before.
We have big plans for the future - a sanctuary that not only saves animals but also gives back to the community, engaging them in growing their own food, protecting animals and the environment, offering animal assisted therapies and much more...but right now, all of that is just a dream that we can’t even begin to think about whilst we are still fighting just to survive.
Without your help, this story will end in tragedy
These dogs will die and Claire and Joe will lose their home and everything they have fought for..
We have so little time and so much to raise.
Every single penny will bring Claire, Joe, and the dogs one step closer to safety…one step closer to the future they deserve.
From despair to hope...and now back again
Homeward Bound have witnessed some of the most heartbreaking cases of suffering and survival. These dogs were found in the most appalling conditions — starving, injured, sick, and abandoned to fend for themselves on the streets. The images of their first days with us are hard to bear, but they tell a powerful story of resilience and the incredible transformations that love and care can bring.
These dogs arrived broken, both physically and emotionally, but through the tireless efforts of Claire, Joe, and the support of compassionate individuals like you, they began to heal. Many of them were on the brink of death, but with proper care, food, medical treatment, and the safety of the sanctuary, they blossomed in to the happy, healthy dogs you see today
Every day, Homeward Bound offers a second chance at life for these animals. But without your help, these success stories will become a thing of the past. We are desperately fighting to ensure that these dogs don't return to the horrific fates they endured before finding sanctuary
How You Can Help
Please donate whatever you can - every single penny will go directly towards saving lives.
Organise a fundraising event - coffee mornings, raffles, sponsored walks - anything to help us reach our target.
Share this campaign with everyone you know. Share it in Facebook groups, with friends, family, local businesses - anyone who might listen.
If you have skills or expertise in property or planning, please get in touch - your knowledge could be the key to saving lives.
If you know anyone - absolutely anyone - with influence or funding connections, please reach out. We are only an average of seven people away from the likes of Ricky Gervais and other high-profile animal advocates who we have been told and told could change everything!
Search for properties, the more eyes we have scouring the market, the better! If you know anyone selling something that may be suitable, please get in touch, we'd love to work directly with a seller to find a solution!
We need:
- No neighbours! We can't risk noise complaints making our future uncertain
- As much land as possible! We will have a large number of dogs, other rescues of a similar size have properties around the 40 acre mark
- Something to live in! Doesn't have to be fancy, just legal so, again, we don't threaten the future of the dogs. Multiple residences would be ideal but a dream!
- Electricity and water (doesn't overly matter how it's sourced as long as our dogs will have light and water)
And it can be anywhere in the UK!
These are some examples of what we need! All places we have found for sale very recently that could have been investigated for suitability if the funds to proceed were in place but no one will talk to us before then 😞
The clock is ticking.
The danger is growing every single day.
If we don’t act now, these dogs will die.
We are begging for your help..
Please...donate, share and fight for their lives before it’s too late.
Let’s show the world that when everything seems dark, compassion and light will win and we will stand together to protect the voiceless who's only crime was to be born in a country that despises them
Their lives are in your hands…Please...be the difference that saves them
Follow our journey!
Homeward Bound Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/707234846045228
Homeward Bound TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@homewardboundsanctuary
S.H.A.R.E Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share.rescue
S.H.A.R.E Website:
https://www.sharerescue.org/
Contact us:
[email protected]