0 stars. I had a very upsetting experience in september with this rescue. I was setup to foster…read moreadopt, 2 puppies, that were "boxers". I went and spent over $1000 dollars getting my current pets shots up to date and buying food and indoor pen for the pups and toys and treats. I was setup to receive them on sept 6th. I had to wait a month because they had to be a certain age. In that time my home got fully vetted by them and references checked. It was go time!! I was told i have to meet this fosterer at walmart in chehalis on that date no exceptions. I schedule time off work and my sister took off work for this fun day to go drive up there 150 miles to pick them up. The monday 2 days before pickup they called me and told me they cant do it that day and could i come on another day all the way to pyallup....or they could possibly find someone that friday to drive to my house to bring them. I was so excited!! Now frustrated and feeling like somethings not right. Upset that we had scheduled time off and had it all ready because we were told there was no other day option... but the fosterer wanted the dogs 1 more day because they might be sick from their vaccinations. (But i was supposed to be picking them up straight from the vet appt?l) so the volunteer person who sets up travel for the pup contacts me and she is not pleasant. She asked me if i could drive up on the weekend and i said i had to take my kid to comicon and we would have to work around times. (Still not hearing back if they were going to come to my house or not) i thought there were still options. Then all the sudden she calls me back and says sorry i just set them up to go to a foster in pyuallup and they will be keeping them till they are 16 weeks old u can apply for them then. I about lost it! . They started accusing me of not having a vehicle and they dont trust that i would be able to get the pups to after care in sherwood oregon. I have a car and a home that the pups wouldve thrived. At 16 weeks i never got a call they were ready. Then i see them advertising the pups needing a home!!!! I was also told they were boxers. Then boxer german shephard mix. Then dna was done and all the sudden im adopting boxer doberman pincher. I wouldve loved them anyway but dont advertise boxers if they clearly dont even look like a boxer! One more issue. The day that they said they had no drivers to bring them to my house they had also mentioned to me all their volunteers were busy driving to southern oregon for a gettogether for nw boxer rescue. Driving right past my house!! It seems they can cancel reschedule and kill your hopes and dreams at leisure but if you need to modify a time or need some working with they have zero tolerance.

If I could put zero stars, I would. We have adopted and fostered for over 10 years and they throw…read moreus away like trash.

For a detailed look at what Rites of Passage is really all about, PLEASE see their website, I…read morepromise you won't be disappointed. As you read this, you will likely get really jealous you did not attend this camp as a kid, or now. I know I have in working with them the last few months. Don't Fret!! they have adult programs too! My story of ROP is much more personal. Through an amazing gift of scholarship and some pretty amazing yelpers who volunteered their wallets and yards (for slave labor--props to Wil L , Dawn R, Jim C) and donated equipment (props to Don L), my three youngest children were able to attend summer camp adventures through ROP this year. The staff at ROP is, literally and without exaggeration; amazing. They are passionate, committed, helpful, and knowledgeable. Special thanks to Jason, Darcy, Julie, Drue, Emily, and the other mentors who accompanied my kids on their various adventures. The first to go was Selena, on her Call to Adventure. On drop off day, gathered in a circle, playing quick "get to know you" games, the mentors of ROP discuss with the children what a "call" is, and what is a "hero"? At the appropriate time, goodbye is made a little easier as the kids hear their mentors "calling" (as in howling, clapping, cheering and banging drums) from the woods and excitedly go running off to find them (parents, exit stage left). A week later, Selena returned FULL of excitement, stories of her adventures and already EAGER to attend next year. Junior was next, on his Apprenticeship journey. For the younger kids, the send off allowed much more "mommy tear up" time. During the send off circle, we were given small pieces of wood, planed thin in the middle. Junior wrote his name on one side, and the names of all the people he was leaving behind (mom, sisters, brothers, grandma) on the other. We then snapped it in two, me taking the Junior side, him taking the family side and tying it to the walking stick provided by ROP. So he could take his family "with" him on his journey. Finally, this last Sunday, the most difficult for me. Sending Michelle off on her 3 week Coming of Age trip. Designed for the difficult late tween and early teen years. The send off here was out of this world amazing. For 3 1/2 hours we did gear check, get to know you circles, then..the good stuff. First, the parents made plaster casts of their children's faces-masks- for their trip. The kids will decorate them with things of their childhood. Then while out on the trip, fill them with plaster to make a sculpture of their face. During a ceremony they will "shed" their childhood and through the masks into the fire together. Then decorate the new solid sculpture mask, not as children, but as youth and who they want to be for their future. At goodbye time, we held red ribbons between us as we talked and said goodbye. The mentors, now dressed like Ravens, came whooping and howling out of the woods and cut the ribbons in two and carried off the children...not to be seen again until they are "grown" from their journey. It is hard not to worry how my kids would do, this was no "pillow fights in a cabin" summer camp. This was back country back packing slogging everything you had and needed on your back. This was REAL hiking, camping and learning time. Knowing they are in the loving, capable hands of the ROP staff, made my fears turn from worry to excitement. In me, they have made a fan for life.

I just returned from the leadership intensive on restoring rites of passage for youth. This…read moreorganization, and its staff and volunteers are too notch. I went in skeptical, seemed a bit on the "new age hippie" side, but that opinion was quickly changed as we dove into some intense training and journeying.

Completely rude when there was no need for it. I asked a simple question and received a rude and…read moreunnecessary response. I don't and won't ever adopt a dog through you.

Great place to find deals on things you need -- or didn't even know you needed. Each week there is…read morea huge selection of items to choose from. If you can imagine it, it has probably been here at one time or another. I shop there regularly and always leave with great stuff. Brandon runs the place and creates a fun buying experience, which is a big part of why I keep coming back.

Avi and Tyler did a great job. Polite, helpful. Courteous! They took a pile of stuff from the…read moregarage as well as a broken refrigerator with absolute grace and good spirits. I love that this service focuses on donations and recycling so that as little as possible winds up the landfill!

EXCELLENT!! Tyler and Avi did a FANTASTIC job with a very difficult situation for us. They worked…read morehard, were problem solvers, and were friendly and professional. Highly recommend!

Needed a fast removal of job site material. 2 day turn around. Luis is incredibly friendly and…read morethoughtful. I forgot to take an after picture. I was just so excited to have it gone! They even went around the house making sure I didn't miss anything. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you!

We are super happy with our experience with 24/Seven Junk Removal. They were very easy to work…read morewith, had very fair pricing, and were super responsive. They made everything go so smoothly and we are so grateful. We'd definitely hire them again.

We adore LWTG! I seriously can't say enough great things about this program. As a stay at home mom,…read moreI was looking for activities to get my kiddo involved in and stumbled upon LWTG. Not only is it a way for your child to socialize - you also bond with a ton of fellow parents and engage in valuable parent ed. The teachers are amazing and they really try to make everything extremely inclusive and accessible. Run, don't walk, to sign your kid up for this program. You won't regret it!

We love Lake Washington Toddler Group! I attend with my 2 year old daughter and it is the best part…read moreof our week. My daughter thrives in the toddler friendly environment and especially enjoys the new art projects every week. At LWTG you get a little of everything (art, science, music, stories, parent education, parent connection, etc.) which makes this an amazing value. As a parent I really appreciate the strict sick policy as it ensures all families who attend remain healthy. We are thrilled that we get to attend this program for years to come.