My husband learned about this exceptional non-profit recently and we both have been so inspired by…read moreall of the incredible work that they have done. 1pileatatime helps clean up abandoned trash, garbage, appliances, furniture, etc and other refuse at multiple locations in Tuolumne County. They have since amassed a group of volunteers who help clean up specific designated areas on a regular basis. My husband helped with a recent effort and he was extremely impressed with how organized the group was. If you live in the area - you can check out their facebook page - and you can also make donations as well - to help with future waste pick-up efforts. Trust.

ReHorse Rescue Ranch, located in Jamestown, CA is operated by Raquelle Van Vleck and its purpose is…read morehe Rescue, Adoption & Placement Services for Horses. Presently they care for 45 horses and along with a arm of volunteers and community donations nurture the equine population. They deserve our full support. Donations are appreciated, as presently hay is $20.00 a bale. Site visits are encouraged by appointment.

I have known the people @sonora cat rescue for some time. Well, last week I suddenly came down with…read moresevere cat allergies. I was at wits end and got ahold of them. They are in the process of getting a new building. They went to great lengths to find someone who could take her in. I'm forever grateful I didn't have to take her to the pound. Hopefully they will find her a forever home, glad I didn't have to take her to the pound. Thanks you soooo much.

With it being Thank you Thursday - I wanted to shout out Sonora Cat Rescue - again - for giving…read moreus our incredible calico cat Angelica. She is sitting in my lap as I write this. Her purrs in tune with the crackling fire of our wood stove. She brings us so much joy - and we are forever thankful to Sonora Cat Rescue for all that they do to rescue kittens and cats in the area - and help them find loving homes. Mary - - Angelica's original caregiver before we adopted her - will always hold a special place in our heart. She named her - and it was evident - in the very first moment that we held Angelica in our arms - that Angelica had been loved and well cared for - well before she became part of our family. Thank you Mary and the rest of the incredible staff at Sonora Cat Rescue for all that you do. Trust.

I first learned about the non profit WATCH - https://www.watchresources.org at the Sierra BigFoot…read moreFestival recently. WATCH had a colorful booth set up - where members of WATCH were selling handcrafted ceramics, jewelry etc. The craftsmanship on each piece was beautiful and individual. Since I knew I would be moving around quite a bit during the festival - and I didn't want my one of a kind ceramic piece to break - I ended up purchasing an incredible hand made braided bracelet. I adore it! I wear it all the time now. WATCH is a remarkable resource for the local community. They provide resources, jobs, and community for adults who have intellectual disabilities in the Tuolumne area. After learning more about the program/non profit - I've been impressed by how active they are in the community. WATCH started back in 1972 and they were the first state funded service for adults with intellectual disabilities in Tuolumne County. Today, they serve 162 individuals and provide services that increase self sufficiency and support each individual's full participation in the community. (this info was taken from their website - https://www.watchresources.org/) If you're looking to support WATCH or get more involved - there are many ways to do so. You can learn more about ways to support WATCH - through their site - https://www.watchresources.org/ and/or through their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/watchsonora/ . Some possible ways to support WATCH : You can donate via their site - https://www.watchresources.org/form You can purchase items from their Art Guild - https://www.watchresources.org/large-grid You can look into ways that you can volunteer - https://www.watchresources.org/about1-c1qco You can purchase gently used items from their Good Stuff Thrift Store - https://www.watchresources.org/about2-c21bu You can hire a worker from WATCH - https://www.watchresources.org/hire-a-worker-from-watch . You can support and/or help organize fundraisers (there's a great one coming up on September 21st - https://www.meetmeinmurphys.com/event) . Trust.

From the owner: WATCH specializes in connecting work opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. Our…read moreconsumers are talented in many task areas, including but not limited to: landscaping, fire clearance, janitorial services, retail services, production, bulk mailing, distribution, event assistance, hauling and more. For your business or your home: call today to get a quote!

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I adopted a sweet little dog named Mr. Chewy from Kate's Rescue in January. The communication was…read moregreat. My family was ready to adopt and put in an application for a different dog. And I messaged the person who ran the Instagram account. They said that dog was already meeting an adopter. But they had some new dogs she was about to post. They asked what I was looking for in a new family member. They found a perfect match for me! We meet Mr. Chewy who was being fostered by Brandy. And we fell in love immediately! They did a great job at matching him to our family. It took him a while to completely open up. But he is the sweetest, silliest dog and we couldn't be happier. Thank you sooo much!

I'm writing this review to encourage this rescue to do the right thing by their dogs. One in…read moreparticular that was born into the rescue by the name of Smartie was born with a congenital heart condition. The money was raised through a fundraiser started by Julia before she passed away last year. The new president is refusing to pay for his surgery even though it was raised specifically for his lifesaving surgery at UC Davis. She is stating the money was raised for all of the dogs. I'll share some pics below so you can see for yourselves. Please encourage the rescue now under Kate's Furreka Rescue to give Smartie what he needs. There is a video as well stating that this is specifically for Smarties surgery but I can't upload it to yelp. Please help Smartie get his surgery.