I have never adopted from a foster before and I do not regret it one bit!!! Liraz is an exceptional…read moreperson and an amazing dog/foster mom. You can tell by how the puppies/dogs respond around her. She is a very honest, sweet, informative doggy foster mom. She provided information from toys, food & extensive doggy tips. She is always responsive by phone and text. Even when I text her late at night, she is always responding! Before the actual adopting day, she would send you pictures of your puppy to keep you updated. Truthfully, she and how Art and paw animal rescue is ran, should be an example of how all the animal rescues should be. I adopted my puppy from a group of 9 puppies and she knew everything about each and every single one of them. One thing I appreciate about her is, she doesn't get motivated by money but rather she truly cares for the dogs and want them to find the perfect home. She really takes the time to find the perfect home for each dog! You will not regret adopting! Also her company is ran from donations so please head onto the website and donate (: Thank you Liraz for the amazing experience.

We are animal lovers and have 3 of them already enjoying all their lives with us. We can't even…read moreplan a vacation without finding a pet sitter, house sitter for the house while we are gone... Unless those are met, we do not take a vacation. On last Saturday, we went to Petsmart to get some dog food and cat food. My wife found this lovely dog that she would not leave without her. Art and Paws Animal Rescue went through all the questions about our living environment to make sure the dog was going to a right place, made sure that we were committed, not compulsive and showed us the papers with medical history and everything. Lulu is so happy being with other brothers and a sister and fit right in without hesitation. There are some dog rescues that only concentrate on making dogs adopted but Art and Paws Rescue really care for the dogs and we felt the right thing as dog owners. I already sent them thank you email plus lots of pictures ans will follow up with them continuously. Great job "Art & Paws Animal Rescue" and thank you for letting us having Lulu.

I volunteered here with work, and it was great. We helped bag apples and other snacks so that kids…read morecould have healthy food after school. They do good work. Highly recommend spending some time giving back here.

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

Best course ever my husband and I and our children flourished in our relationships! Some hard…read morereality is we all have traumas , strengths that can also be. Looked at as weaknesses! Christian based don't let that event anything ! It's for non Christians as well. I am a retired Police officer and I wished I had taken this course early in my college Days ! I recommend this course it is for all walks of life ! I am excited that this program is being translated in Spanish can't wait for my siblings and friends to take this course! I pray you take this leap of faith "intuition " whatever you want to call it ! It's life changing and healing . I just signed up for the longer course and can't wait for it to start ! May You be blessed with all that is in Gods will for you ! Not your will his will his way his timea mommy of a beautiful toddler baby girland a step mommy to a teen boy& a loyal wife to a combat veteran! & a daughter to a loving mother & loving father yet this class has taught me how to set better boundaries and be bold in what my needs are in all aspects of life . paying this information forward as it was recommended to my husband and I and am so happy we took that leap of faith!

Amazing class learned so much about myself. I also learned…read morehow to read people a lot better why they do what they do.

This place is a hidden gem. The cost is so reasonable and the staff love the kids. They do so many…read morecool activities during summer camp like swim once a week and go on field trips and have fun themes.

The staff who work here are great with the kids. I've seen them talking with the kids, and I…read moreappreciate how fun and positive they are.

So my dear aunt (an active senior, super young at heart) invited me to join her at the free Line…read moreDancing class in Poway. I had so much fun (once I got over feeling silly for being the only non senior citizen there.). The instructor Duffy truly enjoys dancing and teaching class. The folks here seem like they come often; they knew all the steps to each dance -impressive as each song has completely different steps! They were super nice, encouraging me (clearly the newbie) to dance in the middle so whenever we turned I could watch another dancer instead of cranking my head behind me to watch the instructor. In the two hours, there were a ton of dances. I was actually tired afterwards and I give props to some of the regulars- they got the moves :) So, yeah, I would definitely come again. I'd seriously encourage many adults (especially seniors) to come and get their groove on... Free Line Dancing class Wed 130pm-330pm and Fri 12-2pm in a nice air conditioned room.

The selection of items was great! Lots of different gifts to choose from. Everything was nicely…read morelaid out, and the staff was friendly!

A Truly Amazing Store. This store is absolutely incredible! Everything they sell is made by…read moreindividuals with autism and developmental disabilities, and the quality, creativity, and heart behind each item truly shine. It's inspiring to see such a meaningful space that not only supports talented creators but also helps raise awareness and promote inclusion. Highly recommended for anyone looking to shop with purpose and support a great cause.

You know those things in the Kid School Catalogs that you pay like 400% their value for? You know,…read morewhen your kid brings home that school fundraiser catalog and you see where you can drop $20 for a coffee mug that says "worlds greatest grandpa" on it? Well... when the fundraisers are over, those items come here and get doled out to the public on certain days - for pennies on the dollar. I picked up so much "fundraiser swag", tins, candy, coffee mugs, mirrors, frames, pretty much whatever you would find in those catalogs.... I bough two big ass bags full of stuff for only $17. Big like trash can sized big.. They are only open on certain days and certain times - so check their website for details. If you can sneak it in, cheap goodies await :) Oh, cash only..

Just like Ed says in his review. This is normally an online type of ordering thing, but several…read moretimes a year they open the warehouse to the public and you can buy anything that they sell for only $1 - $3 for each item. They have all types of stuff that they sell. You can buy candies, wrapping paper, jewelry items, tins, candles, coffee mugs, wind chimes, organizers, etc. Please note that it's cash only so bring about $20 - $40, cuz you'll want to pick up a lot of items for really cheap. Lots of good ideas for stocking stuffers and you can get on their mailing list for their special sales. Plus you get a free gift like magnets, or a calendar or labels or something like that.

The club provides a healthy environment for practicing public speaking. You can receive immediate…read morefeedback from other members and learn skills from veteran members.

When you stand in front of a crowd, the silence can be deafening; our flight or fight instincts…read moreengage; and our adrenaline takes control. Luckily these feelings of fear and anxiety disappate when we practice our public speaking skills in a positive and supporting environment. This is the essence of Toastmasters International; like-minded people that share a common goal: perfecting the art of public speaking. This club has opened the door for limitless opportunities in my career, boosted my confidence, and has introduced me to some great friends along the way. I highly suggest that you give our club a try. You're sure to be delighted by our hospitality and the immediate engagement you'll have at our meetings, if you're comfortable with participating.

Hippotherapy is a little-known activity that aims to improve gait and stability as well as…read moreconfidence and trust for children with special needs. The staff here are so dedicated and work hard to make the entire experience smooth and safe! Ingrid Mourey and her lovely team are an absolute delight! The location at Creek Road Ranch is a gorgeous, picturesque hideaway in the Poway hills. I only wish they had a bed and breakfast tucked away as well! The children are very gently introduced to the horses. No less than 4 "instructors" flank the child as they are taken into the woods for a trail ride that involves many excercises aimed at stretching and coordination. My son loves riding sweet Bluebell every week and took very little time learning to take cues from his instructor Kathy. He now feeds Bluebell and pets her with confidence and doesn't hesitate to mount her and give her commands. Lessons are affordable and reasonable at $45 for 30 minutes with 4 staff members and the horse.

I've watched POVA do amazing things for a few years now! I work as a nanny for a child on the…read morespectrum, and he's been riding hoses at POVA through many ups and downs in anxiety, behavior, and emotion. Riding consistently gives him so much that it's difficult to put into words! He looks forward to it every week, he looks so calm and confident up on Sasha (the horse he rides most often), he loves his instructors, his communication and motor skills have improved...I could go on and on! A beautiful moment came after he had been riding for about a year. At the end of his lesson, when he was giving Sasha her carrots, he tentatively scooted over to Sasha's side, started petting her gently then hugged her with his face pressed on the side of Sasha's neck. As a boy who sometimes has a difficult time expressing his emotions, this was such a miracle! Talk about happy tears! His post-riding hug is now a weekly occurrence. Infinite thank yous to POVA staff and volunteers!

Today I dropped off several boxes and bags of donations. The attendant couldn't have been nicer. He…read morewas pleasant as I handed the donations to him and told me several times thank you for donating to the Salvation Army. I had brought a nice cold bottle of water for who ever was going to take my donation. He was SO VERY GRATEFUL!! I was blessed back!

BEWARE!!!! GO ELSEWHERE!!!…read more Another bad experience with the rude guy! Dropped off a large bag of clothes (some brand new and not cheap!) and some miscellaneous items. I ask for a receipt. He rudely says "what??" I repeat it. He proceeds to tear open the trash bag to inspect the items. All of this while he smokes a cigarette blowing smoke in my direction. Opens the box that had a clock in it. Very rudely. And of course he did his routine walk off when he sees you pulling up. Salvation Army, do better. It is reprehensible to have an employee of yours treat people who are tying to do good be treated this way!