I speak with one of their volunteers fairly often and she has been wonderful with helping me in my…read moreefforts to rescue cats. This is one rescue that has proven to be doing great work. If you are thinking of an organization to donate to, feel confident that Paws in Need is legit and will put the money to good use. (However, one lady there is really rude and I had a very negative phone call with her. I won't let her sour my view of the organization as a whole and I hope you won't either - just in case you encounter her on the other end of the phone line!)

PIN is a wonderful organization that help pet owner's it the medical help their pet needs, when…read morethey need help to pay for it. Please Give so animals can live better lives. Linda

Going, going, gone. I've been coming to this place over the span of a couple years to remove my…read moretattoo and I had my last session today. Rosalind did such a great job, taking consideration for my skin tone and safe and effective removal. The price was very affordable and I've always been seen promptly. I would highly recommend coming here for your services.

Affordable and quick tattoo removal You do have a small…read morewindow o get on the schedule for the month but the with the rates they offer I really don't mind

I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Solano Food Bank via Kaiser Permanente…read more First let me say, WOW! What an operation. Upon driving up you can't help but notice that their building is HUGE! It's as big as a Costco! Tons of trailers were docked getting filled up by the many volunteers. They even had a Amazon trailer at the loading/unloading dock. There were approximately 30+ volunteers. We all gathered at the picnic tables inside the warehouse. Coffee, Tea, and snacks were provided - nice touch. We all worked together to load many boxes of food that were sent on a rolling conveyor belt with volunteers all along it. I was a team of 2 that stacked the boxes on multiple pallets before a forklift driver whisked them away. It was so awesome to be apart of. If you ever have a chance to volunteer please do so.

A great service to the community and the crowd we were serving in Oakley was very thankful and…read morekind. William did a great job managing everyone around the food truck and giving easy to follow instructions.

This organization is amazing. They are looking for need in their local area and internationally in…read moreways that are holistic and neurodiversity affirming. No human is considered less than nor are they left out. On a side note, if folks see reviews from Brian C. on here, it is a smear campaign run by a sour ex. He used to be a big supporter. We all know how that goes.

I have been working with the special needs population for decades. The caregivers and the entire…read morefamilies are affected when the needs of one family member deplete energy, time and funds. Kiera Rain's idea for California Brainwaves provides a short and long-term solution for this growing problem. She is setting up a family facility so that the person with a brain disability can get care and the family can have respite time, all in one place. She is thinking out of the box and into the future!

We checked out the San Ramon location and had a great experience. Marisa was really welcoming &…read morehelpful with explaining the equipment and the programs that are available. We Will definitely be back.

I came here with my son for a special event. The place is spacious and there were a lot very unique…read morelarge scale toys for children to play with along with many helpful staff members. There are many developmental toys and activities which the children had a blast exploring. The space was very clean and well organized! I saw the staff actively tidying the space, assisting with the different payment features, and engaging the children. They offer memberships, as well host private events and various therapies that are held on site. It's a one stop shop. Their memberships can be covered by the Regional Center or funded through Self Determination program, but of course, you can pay of pocket. The owner Lindsay is extremely knowledgeable and helpful! This San Ramon location is their first location, but have since expanded to two more sites in Berkeley and Belmont. They also have tables for parents to have a break or work at which is very thoughtful. When I went also had a smaller tot area as well as an inclusive, larger space for all. Overall, this is a wonderful facility that fosters inclusion and a welcome addition to the area.

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!

Absolutely beautiful new location!! Very welcoming for humans and cats, I am proud to be a…read morevolunteer at Nine lives and advocate for feline welfare. Nine Lives is a huge part of our community and so grateful, we are so lucky to have this business in our city. Thank you Nine Lives! Highly recommend for Vaccines, Spay & Neutering, and Adoption center.

I brought in a tom stray cat. He is super sweet. We finally caught him. I had an appointment to get…read morethe neutering done and all his shots up to date. They put some ointment on his face to heal looks like he got into a fight with some other animal. His face looks like it is healing nicely. The staff were very friendly. Found out he was around 10 years old. Very accommodating.

Found a few gems here including a few baby books and a vintage Hawaiian story book with CD for my…read morebaby by Uncle Willie K (brings back childhood memories for me). And a pair of brand name pants for my little for $2.50 and one for me for $1.50 (it was cheaper than my baby's because it was on sale haha). In total I spent less than $8! The employees were nice and everything was of good quality and organized. Just wish there were more baby selections when I went.

Small thrift shop in downtown Danville. Well staffed. Off-street parking. There is a Mexican…read morerestaurant next door if you want to make it a lunch outing. I tried to pay with a $100 bill and asked if she could break it--she said No, but when she opened the register I saw that there were plenty of twenties in the drawer. Slightly annoying.

About a month ago, I went to Joybound People & Pets to adopt a kitten, and I had such a wonderful…read moreexperience. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout the whole process. I was looking for a baby kitten, and thankfully I found exactly the little cat I was hoping for. The adoption process was easy and smooth, and you can really tell how much the staff cares about the animals. The cats are very well treated, and the conditions they are kept in are excellent. Everything was clean, organized, and the animals looked healthy, happy, and loved. Thank you to everyone at Joybound People & Pets for all the care and dedication you give to these animals. I truly recommend this adoption center!

My best friend lost her mom to cancer a few weeks ago. My friend lives out of state- so I have been…read moreassisting her locally. Her mom adopted the sweetest chihuahua from Arf back in 2021, the fur baby went blind about a year ago. So we were really concerned about how she would settle in a new environment, and we're trying to rehome the dog I went to Joybound a few weeks ago to ask if there was any chance they take back their animals in these circumstances. The woman at the welcome desk was so helpful explaining yes they do. She walked me thru the process to fill out the forms online They got back to my friend promptly to setup an appointment for a behavior assessment and vet evaluation. We had our appointment yesterday at 2. We arrived a half hour early so we wouldn't be rushed , and to help Lily stay as calm as possible. Everyone we encountered was delightful and so kind. No judgements- Lily came alive with tail wags and enthusiasm to be back at such a supportive rescue group. She was just basking in the attention and love. She passed her behavior test with flying colors. We were told she most likely will be going to a foster home first for a few weeks before she's available for adoption. We were told we can follow her online with her name, and see when she becomes available and she won't be on the website anymore once she finds her next loving home. Thank you Joybound for standing behind your animals and supporting families We also did not have to pay a surrender fee. We were encouraged to take our time and enjoy complementary coffee or tea, also offered a box of tissues We were already pulling out of the parking lot before our scheduled appointment time Can't think you enough for your kindness all around this hard experience

Yet again, Nick's Shoe Repair has come thru for me. This time from afar. I have two pair of Tommy…read moreBahama sandals that I cherish. About 18 months ago, the soles on both began to disintegrate. (On close inspection, the hard plastic soles on these designer sandals looked "cheap" and unworthy of their high price.) Nick successfully resoled both pair with Vibram soles (the kind on most hiking boots) and made them look & function better than the originals. Fast forward to a month ago, and I discovered that the leather toe thong on one sandal had frayed. In the ensuing period since he had last worked on them, we had moved 500 miles away (to Oregon). Rather than entrust the needed repair to a new, local shop, I decided to call Nick in San Ramon. Nick answered the phone and was quite accommodating. "Yes, ship them on down and we'll fix 'em." I shipped the sandals in need of repair from Corvallis, OR on 15 December, and they arrived back to me on 14 January. As with the resoling, Nick's repair was better than the original! Lastly, I feel compelled to speak out regarding some of the overly negative reviews posted. I have learned (often the hard way) there are two sides to every story. Nick has chosen not to reply to his reviews, positive or negative, which is his right. However, the vicious comments such as, he ruined my designer hand bag or priceless shoes would seem to me to be over-reactions. I have used Nick for over 10 years and his work has always been spot-on. I've taken items to him to which he has told me, "there's not a lot I can do for this, but I'll give it a try, if you'd like me to." In short, his majority 4-5 star reviews IMHO speak a lot louder than the few descriptions of horrendous experiences.

Absolutely Terrible Customer Service Made promises he…read morecouldn't keep Told me my shoes would be ready in the morning when I arrived in the afternoon after I call and they said they were ready to find out that they weren't ready. He hadn't touched him at all when I got there. He told me he needed till after 2 PM when I went back to pick them up he told me there was nothing that he could do for them very he was very rude. I would never go back to this place ever again.