We had a family member, who unfortunately had to move out of their home and into a small apartment…read moredue to finances, and their health issues. This is the miracle location, that assisted the family to provide a loving forever home for their furry member of the family. The pet adoption center, took care of all the paperwork, did labs to make sure the dogs were healthy, and provided medication, medical treatment, check ups, dental, etc. because they adore our canine friends. They accept donations, and volunteers to walk, help assist, taking care of the dogs. I believe for a small fee, one can adopt a dog here. This is a blessing, having this pet adoption center locally in the community!

Horrible Service. I was looking to adopt an animal and I have been calling around to see if I could…read moredo walk-ins or make an appointment. Unfortunately when I called this establishment a lady "April" answered the phone extremely unprofessionally and rudely hung up on me after she confirmed they had no hypoallergenic dogs. Not sure how much they're changing for rehoming fees because I didn't get any information before I was interrupted by the hang up sound. But I'd expect decent respect from people who are running these types of businesses. If you can't be respectful on the phone, how are you treating these poor animals...smh

Yesterday I stopped by here and went into the office to see if they took food donations,…read morespecifically cake pan gifts. They did! Cake pan gifts are a 9x13 disposable cake pan from dollar tree, a box of cake mix, can of frosting, birthday card, balloons, (I added a birthday button), birthday candles and a can of sprite. You can google the recipe to make a cake with sprite instead of eggs and oil which is perfect for food banks. I will add a photo of my finished product for guidance. The gal at the front desk was very nice and instructed me to drive around to the side to the large open door. I walked in and someone asked how they could help me. She grabbed a cart and came out to m car and got my three bags that had the 12 cake pan gifts in them. She was so happy and excited to receive them and it made me feel so good!! Cant wait to make more in the future and bring them here.

I spoke with the sweetest volunteer named Susan. Although our request has not been granted yet, the…read morecare and support that I received from Susan is more than enough for me to have hopes. She works as a volunteer but her heart to serve is more than you could ask for. May God blesses her!

I always enjoy shopping at The Salvation Army because you never know what amazing treasures you'll…read morediscover. I've found everything from stylish clothing and unique home décor to useful household items at incredible prices. The staff is not always the friendliest bunch of people unfortunately and I've been there enough times to be able to confidently say I see a pattern. But, the deals I find more than make up for their attitudes. If you love bargain hunting and finding one-of-a-kind items, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I always leave feeling happy about the great deals I scored and the good cause I supported.

I've donated to this Salvation Army for years. They want you to bring the donations up their back…read morestairs instead of taking them from us where the cars pull up. I just had both knees replaced and I'm driving with my handicap placard. I'm not a Spring Chicken any longer and it was obvious I was having difficulty walking from the car to the stairs. Whoever the young man was working 5/28/26 Thursday at 7pm actually was put out that I wouldn't take my donations up the stairs. He actually asked me "can't you bring them up the stairs"? I will start donating elsewhere. With the high prices and customer service it's obvious they could care less.

HO #62 here! Yes yes yes you need this retreat in your life. I made friends and memories that are…read moretough to put into words. The cabins at Pali Retreat are brand new (built in 2025!) with heated floors. They are in best condition possible! Healing Odyssey is so intentional in all of their exercises during the retreat. I learned so much. It is so therapeutic to be with 30 other women who know.

I decided to attend the weekend retreat mainly because a friend wanted me to join her on the…read moreretreat. We were placed on a waitlist three days before the scheduled retreat. Surprisingly we were offered a spot at the retreat due to last minute cancellations. We were in a campers dorm. There were four of us and the accommodations were clean and roomy. We each took a section of the campers dorm. We had privacy since the dorm area was not full. There were large bunk bed frames so taking your own sleeping bags and pillows is a must. I liked that the restroom was inside the cabin. The rates for the retreat are affordable and reasonable. Meals are included and accommodations are good but don't expect a hotel room. You are in camper mode. I am thankful that God led me to a place of serene support and love. The staff were attentive and great. The variety of activities and information was just what I didn't know I needed. Lots of self-care opportunities. I made lifelong friends there. The women inspired me to face whatever challenges may come in life. So many women in one place genuinely supporting and caring for you was EXTRAORDINARY. The activities were well planned and inspiring. I have now been in remission for several years....cancer-free. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat for women. I have been in remission for several years. cancer-free. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat for women. It is life changing.

This is a great place to volunteer if you want to do something good for others. The staff has…read morealways been nice and accommodating when giving me instructions. FYI You can also donate directly to the other website if you wish to contribute and can't volunteer your time. We need more places like this when so many people are dealing with food insecurity.

Being able to donate your time and energy is priceless especially when it for a wonderful cause…read moresuch as feeding those in need. It was a Bruin and SC day but we got along well!

Have been going to this pantry for the past year. The food selection is hit or miss, if it looks…read morebarren in there, it probably is, but other days there's more than plenty to go around. I have never had an issue with a staff member here. I've been treated with respect, dignity, and politely by friendly people. I've seen rudeness between clients, however most of the time everyone is cordial and pleasant. You are allowed to browse most of the pantry yourself and select your groceries from a list with your family's allotment of each particular item. You walk around shopping with a clip board, pretty straight forward. The staff typically man the fridge and allow you to select what you like and they bag the refrigerated products for you right at the counter. There's a nice big waiting room, a clean bathroom, and plenty of friendly people around doing a lot of work to bring good food to those of us in need. Additional resources are available on a Posterboard outside the office, like local job training, free counseling and such. Really glad SCO has been there for my family

South County Outreach truly cares about the community. They provide food, rental assistance, and…read moreeducation courses.

My men's group decided to volunteer a shift here. The wait to find a open weekend spot for us all…read morewas a couple of months. When the morning arrived, we were met by a check-in person, who in turn gave us some quick notes and passed us off to get instructed/assigned to our tasks. There was plenty of staff to get us up to speed so that we could be productive (harvesting celery and onions). The time flew and at our first break, were informed of all the wonderful things that the farm does and who/how many people it reaches who are without food. A very rewarding experience and also a good workout. I hope to come back and volunteer again.

The Incredible Edible Farm at the Great Park is an urban farm where Second Harvest Food Bank grows…read morefresh produce to feed the hungry. Great place to volunteer and bring out your inner farmer. Volunteers of all ages are welcomed to help plant, weed, and harvest at the Incredible Edible Farm (by appointment only). The staff is friendly and delegates the tasks efficiently; they also monitor if you need help. For our shift, we pulled weeds, harvested cabbage leafs (for burrito wrap in place tortilla), and picked ripe oranges. Fun experience, the labor makes you appreciate and respect farmers and not waste any food! TIP: 1. This is a popular site which operates Tuesday-Saturdays, 8:30am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:30pm. Saturday shifts fill out 6 months in advance! 2. Bring a pair of gardening gloves. 3. During cloudy/misty weather, wear waterproof clothing or stuff you don't mind getting wet and muddy. 4. Volunteer shifts continue if it drizzles a bit, but will terminate in downpour. 5. Take your break as needed.

On Instagram you suggested that one of the dogs was going to be put down and to please make a…read moredonation to try and save the rest of them. We have rescued and fostered 25 dogs and 32 cats. I'm living on social security and don't receive any funds to take care of those animals and I am offended that you would suggest one of the dogs is going to be put down so donate to save lives of the others instead of focusing all the great things that you do which is reflected in the reviews of people who have worked with you. Very disappointed.

I adopted my new girl Shelby from Wagging Dog rescue a little over three weeks ago at a pet…read moreadoption event in Encinitas. It appears that they have dedicated foster parents who help transition these pups from shelter life to permanent placement in their forever homes. They were very honest with us about the dog we were adopting struggles with timidness and fear. They sent someone to do a home visit and we had to do an initial foster to adopt agreement for 2 weeks. If all worked out fine for both Shelby and our family then we were cleared to adopt. Which we did last Thursday. Shelby has had all her initial shots, was spayed and treated for fleas when we adopted her. All we needed to do was provide the love. Done. I would highly recommend Wagging Dog Rescue to anyone who is considering adopting a new member of their family.

First, let me say that this rescue helped me adopt my absolutely adorable, affectionate, and…read morespirited Shiloh. I love him. Both Natalie and Norma were very nice and helpful. However, the rescue's listing was an out and out lie! I needed a dog that was okay around cats, and I also preferred one who was house trained. (New dogs will have accidents in new environments, and that's okay, but previous training is helpful.) Shiloh was listed as "good with cats." He is NOT. I have three cats and he terrorizes them! Shiloh has been with me for 7 weeks, so not long, but if anything he's gotten WORSE around my cats, despite my efforts to calm him and guide him. Shiloh was also listed as "house trained." He is not! This, too, would normally not be a big problem for me. I have adopted several dogs and cats over the years, and I understand that accidents will happen. Shiloh, though. shows NO sign of any previous house training. He had accidents daily until I hired a trainer, and even then it only helped for a while. The listing with lies was on Rescue Me and Adopt A Pet. Before deciding on a new family member, I took several factors into account. I asked about both issues, cats and house training, before the adoption was finalized. It just didn't occur to me that the Muttly Crew folks would lie. They did. Just beware. I was blessed with a wonderful new friend in Shiloh. I can keep him separate from the cats. I don't mind cleaning up after him because I love him and he doesn't know better. I will have the trainer back for several more sessions.

"You are too old and will likely die before the dog does."…read moreIn essence, this is what Angela told me. This without: talking to me, meeting with me, asking should anything happen what would I do with the dog (I do have a conscience and a daughter with children who would love to look after a pet I have). What is my lifestyle, health, activity level etc.0 Pure discrimination based on age. There was absolutely nothing else. I work out (bootcamp style), three days a week. Vegan. I take no medications and I look 15 years younger. Who cares if you take care of yourself, right? These people are shameful. I am probably in better shape than Angela. I responded to her with detailed account of my health and lifestyle along with a snippet Psychology Today article: (and she what she wrote back): "The benefits of pets for seniors are not just psychological, but also physical. Seniors who are living with a pet use medical services less frequently, follow recommended health suggestions more closely, and seem to suffer from physical ailments associated with or aggravated by stress to a lesser degree. There is even one study which looked at men aged 55 or more who had suffered from their first heart attack which found in follow-ups of 1 to 4 years, that those individuals living with a dog were much more likely to still be alive. The argument that if the animal's owner dies sooner than their companion, the pet will be orphaned does not appear to me to have much merit. The same argument could be to suggest that single men or women in their 20s and 30s should not be allowed to have pets unless they have family living same city with them who would be willing to take over the pet should they die or become incapacitated. Furthermore, the argument that seniors are too fragile and disorganized to care for a pet seems no worse than saying that adults in mid-career, striving to advance and caring for a growing family would be too distracted and disorganized to care for a dog. The truth of the matter is that because of the bond that seniors tend to form with their pets, they will usually go out of their way to make sure that their pet is well looked after and there is someone who is willing to take care of the animal should they die before their animal companion. In addition, the definition of who is to be considered as too senior to adopt an animal is ambiguous. For example, an individual who is 65 years of age, statistically, still has about 20 years of life expectancy according to North American statistics which suggest that we now can expect to live to an age of 84, on average." Angela says: Your response tells me I made the right decision. A cruel and heartless person. I'm sure that if she treats humans like this, her dogs are psychologically hurting.