I wish I could give more than 5 stars!…read more I have been patient in looking to add a kitten/cat to our family and stumbled across Marigold on a fosters Instagram page which prompted me to submit an application. Kat reached out the very next day after reviewing our application and pre approved us. Yelena reached out for all coordination afterwards. Marigold was not even posted on the rescues page but they were so kind and were able to get us in to meet her. The foster mom (and dad) were wonderful and have been doing this for so long (60+ kitties). We instantly fell in love with Marigold and were able to be selected to adopt her (pat on our back for being able to provide a good home). She came from a hoarder home and was lucky to survive from malnutrition. We came back to get her after getting she completed her shots/spayed. Not even 24 hours in, my one year old tabby loves her and she is settling in perfectly. I will say I have had not so great experiences with other rescues in the area and Dirty Little Paws surpassed all expectations! I hope one day I can repay them and foster another baby in need.

I called with a simple question about rehoming a cat for a family member and was surprised by how…read morehostile and judgmental the interaction was. I was cut off, accused of wanting to "dump a cat," and spoken to in an unprofessional manner. The experience felt unnecessarily confrontational and upsetting. Unfortunately, I would not recommend based on this interaction.

They are amazing, kind and helpful. Very committed to helping people and the environment !!read more

I am writing about Ecolife as a volunteer and Aquaponics workshop attendee. This is a really great…read moreplace with an awesome staff that works on humanitarian efforts as well as help educate the public. Their big focus is the Aquaponics workshops they are holding on the weekends right now! They have a cool facility in Escondido!

Best goodwill for cookware gems. I got cornware and a cast iron skillet for great prices. Idk about…read morethe clothes and shoes at this spot, there's something for everyone but it really is a hit or miss. I never purchased clothes from here that I love, I just go straight to the back. I can tell the employees aren't picking the best stuff for themselves which I appreciate.

They have very good items, but customer service sucks. I had a very embarrassing situation happened…read moreto me where she said I was good to go. I left went to my car. She came out clapping and snapping screaming saying how I had a balance of two dollars so I went back in as I'm walking and she screams it out. You have a balance of two dollars. I don't think that was necessary I didn't find it. I just paid obviously but that was the worst customer service I've ever experienced. I've seen how she handles people. She is very rude. I just feel they it could be better.

WOW! They have a huge selection of clothes- I was not expecting such a big shop, to be honest. The…read morestaff are SO FRIENDLY! It's a clean and calm store, the prices are extremely reasonable, and it all goes to an AMAZING cause!

Think before coming here at the end of the day. The male worker was desperate to lock up the store…read more So much so, he shut off all the lights in the store 5 minutes before closing time. It was extremely off putting and I won't be coming back here. It's a real shame that the male co-worker made this decision right after telling me the store is closing. Extremely poor customer service!!!

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.

Grateful for the funky get down at the Ecology Center last night -- the music, the movement, the…read moreconnection, and the reminder of how alive we feel when we allow ourselves to be fully present. A beautiful gathering of energy, joy, and community. (~);}

Love to visit the Ecology Center!…read more There's a cute market/shop, a flower stand, areas to walk around and let the kids climb on logs and explore, and of course the restaraunt. Felt like we were sitting in Italy under all the vines and trellises. We joined for the sourdough pizza on Friday nights (this might be a summer-only thing?) Each pie was so good! All the ingredients and toppings are fresh, locally sourced, and you can tell! This is a VERY kid friendly place. Nearly every table had children - newborns and toddlers mostly. Only negative I have to say is that due to how popular the pizza nights are, we were asked to give up our table and as we told the manager that we'd leave in a moment he then pushed further saying that a party was waiting for our exact table right then. We got the message the first time :) I will be coming back here to eat again for sure. Very nice place.

It was very organize. Nice touch with video. Well explained. The place to volunteer for a good causeread more

Great experience to volunteer They do so much for San Diego…read more Would love to do more hours on Saturdays

This is one of the best nonprofit organizations when it comes to those who need a companion animal…read moreand cannot afford the incredibly high prices of those specially trained through other agencies. This program works in such a way that the dog "belongs" to the organization in the event that for some reason it isn't a good fit for the individual, and they do routine checks to make sure that everything is going well and the dog is being well taken care of. There are some other organizations that have a $10,000 buying for a canine companion, and the dog is thoroughly trained specifically for the individual who will receive it. The dogs in these cases usually belong to the individual that has purchased the canine companion, which is why the oversight offered through this particular organization is something that make this one of the standout organizations of its kind. They follow the family, monitor the progress, make sure its a good fit, and since the dogs have a variety of different skill sets that they can assist with they can help with a multitude of different disabilities and assistance provided to the individual who is chosen to receive the canine companion. I think it's done very responsibly and they do reserve the right to take the dog back if there are soy signs of inability to properly care for it or if there is any indication of neglect or abusive behavior. All of thee dogs are socializad in training, and they all are geared toward a multitude of disabilities, making it one of the most comprehensive canine companion programs I have ever personally seen. I have volunteered with this organization and have known many people who have waited on a years-long list for quite some time to be able to get a canine companion without having to spend thousands of dollars...which is a godsend for those families who live in disability or have low income. This is a wonderful nonprofit organization, and they work very hard to ensure that when they match a canine companion with an individual in need, it is with the appropriate skill sets that can meet the needs of the individuals receiving the canine companion. There is a main office located right here in Oceanside, and I have seen many of their presentations, each make me like the program even more every time I see a presentation on the program. This is beneficial on all levels, and sometimes can provide a much needed friend and provide some solace and companionship for those who might be lonely due to the fact that they have difficulties navigating the nuances and oftentimes confusing landscape of the social world. These canine companions are more than just animals companions...they are truly friends for those individuals who are fortunate enough to be able to qualify for one and not have to wait on a waiting list for long periods of time...although it is hit or miss with these places, depending on supply and demand, whereas with the companies you go through and pay thousands of dollars for a socially trained companion animal, they are yours to have and the company does not retain any kind of ownership over the animal, as tis particular nonprofit organization does. The only drawback is because the program is free, it can sometimes take a very long time for the individual to be paired with a canine companion... depending on how long the waiting list is. All in all, this is one of the most wonderful nonprofits I have ever had the pleasure of being able to connect with and volunteer with, and I truly hope there are more organizations that follow this pattern in the future, as the change in the recipients of these companion animals is discernible. This holds true especially those that do not require thousands of dollars to "buy in" when it comes to finding the perfect companion for your disabled loved one (or any other need for a companion:support animal).

Staff.... All women and they're very cliquish. Especially Shelly Dickerson! She acts like you're…read morebothering her.

We come to this area so often, I can't believe this is our first visit!…read more This place is magical My littles loved visiting here so much They did not want to leave They loved feeding the animals (tortoises, chickens, and pigs); So much outside space to explore; They loved seeing the hawks and falcon; Can't forget they got to touch the snake and lizard ...Best Day Ever Logistic Notes: Free Parking and Admission Indoor bathrooms and hand sanitizer at all animal areas; Lots of park benches to have snacks and lunch; Inside play areas and gift shop

Soo cool! Such a surprise. You think it's a small community center, but it's packed with…read moreactivities, light snacks, coffee, a stage, play rooms, books, toys, and best of all - animals! There's a pig that gets walked by a staff member intermittently, turtles you can get up and personal with, chickens, owls, hawks, falcons, snakes, starfish, etc. This is a great venue to take your kids. They have activities such as story time, and they also have an area where you can learn about the natives. There's areas to hike around the beautiful lagoon. You can be a member or take a look for the day for about $15 which is very reasonable. I believe it's worth it. They really maximized the space. It's a wonderful place!

the thrift store HAS OUTRAGEOUS PRICES. You would think at this time when people are struggling a…read morestore that gets EVERYTHING THEY SELL FOR FREE would MAYBE PRICE THEIR STUFF RESONABLY. They're so afraid someone might re-sell and make a little money. Not worth shopping there anymore.

So after three different people telling me about brother benno's one being an agency I finally…read morereached out to them. And if I do say so myself just by the phone conversation I had with Abby I am certain I've been ignoring God when he was directing me to them the whole time just everything that I am going through with my family and with my experiences and what I could in return or as well offer their Foundation due to me having a LLC with the mission to homeless Outreach CPR training educating on opioid reversal strategies I believe they will be a good partner as well for me once I'm On My Feet I am sending this review to just shout out Abby kudos to the 10th power Times a zillion and numbers off the chart!!!! I can tell when someone likes their job and when they don't I should have said I can tell when someone likes what they do and when they don't and I'll tell you I felt The Vibes of this girl having these qualities with no effort like it was second nature for her she was on point she understood she was not snobby nor short just empathetic understanding sincere informative I appreciate whoever hired this girl good eye. I have an appointment to meet with a gentleman named Daryl I'm in Great Hopes whoever hired Abby hired him because I am exhausted of resources I have been in San Diego County since September homeless by the grace of God PCG has put me in my family in a hotel after sleeping in my car that was repossessed I'm in Great Hopes and with a sincere broken contrite heart that the Lord blesses us with this house I seen in Vista and that I'm able to at least get some sort of rental assistance for 3 months my annuity will come I will be on my feet working I am already doing an onboarding process for a agency working with children that has autism that is my passion my grandson has autistic awesomeness that's what I call it thanks again Abby I am going to a rant of some other sort now I have a tendency of that and this is not what that's about plus I have more networking to do