This is an amazing way to be productive without being bored. There is always something to do and…read morethe people here are very nice and supportive. If you like the outdoors and horses I definitely recommend.

I used to volunteer here years ago, and while I don't know how much has changed since then, I'm…read moregoing to be the one to speak up about my experience so others don't face the same thing as I did. First of all, the entrance to drive there was awful. The ground would get muddy and wet when it rained, and it would create huge floods to drive through. It would also have a lot of hidden stuff, like nails, which caused my mother's car to get a flat tire because they never checked the entrance at all. So if you do drive there, be extremely careful. Second, all the people in charge were classist and rude. If you were rich with money, they'd make sure you were given free food, a horse to ride, and lots of other benefits. They would provide free meals and treats all the time for them only; however, those who didn't have money like that didn't get to enjoy the same privileges unless one felt generous in the moment and offered us scraps. If you weren't rich, they would look down upon you and ignore you, even mistreat you if they wanted to, for absolutely no reason. They would only tell us all to "get back to work" if they caught us stopping to watch them while they ate all their free treats and meals in a huddled group like pigs. Third, speaking of mistreatment, they got very jealous of anyone that had experience in taking care of horses (like me), and they often took out their anger on them because apparently having experience and knowledge in the area, and going above and beyond to help care for the horses, correlated to "going against the rules and causing trouble". They would yell and shout at you, even downright insult and degrade you, which is terrible. Nobody should ever go through any of this at an animal rescue and sanctuary, and I didn't appreciate the mistreatment and inequality that I saw. I left because of all of that, and don't recommend it. At all. I love horses and love caring for them, but this place is not a place to make "friends" unless you're rich with money. Take my advice and go find another sanctuary to volunteer at to care for rescued horses. They might deny what I said, but believe me when I say they're not good people at all. Edit: While I don't remember who did it and whether it was a regular volunteer, a sponsor, or someone who owns the place, I remember that a person harshly and intentionally slapped the face of a horse that innocently turned its head towards him while he was caring for it. Not okay in any way or form, and it makes me wonder if other animals are getting abused in any way or form without anyone knowing. Second edit: Second edit: Now I remember, it was the sponsors they treated better because they had money compared to the regular volunteers. I forgot for a moment what they were called but now do.

The farm idea is so nice that you take in animals that people don't want anymore. The animals are…read morealso very sweet and friendly, ferrets are usually not so kind but these ones are so sweet. The baby bunnies are my favorite, and the ferrets, and the GOATs (Greatest Of All Time) are silly, sweet, and very friendly. Everything is set at a great fair price, not too expensive. The service requested was great and friendly. It was great visiting the rescue farm and spending time with the animals it was great getting to interact with them and learn about them. Made by: Elianna Pery My favorite animal: baby bunnies My brothers favorite: ferrets

Well, I must have come on a bad day. Maybe the animals were tired. Maybe the staff were tired. I…read moredon't know. All I know is I felt like I was at my cousin's house and they happened to have animals. There were no directions or explanations...until it came time to pay. Now that part was explained perfectly. Honestly, I probably could have seen the same thing at my local shelter and saved $30. I'm hoping the money goes toward helping the animals, but it's really hard to tell. They have goats, plenty of birds, llamas, pigs, and horses. I wouldn't call it a true petting zoo because most of the petting is done through a gate. If you want a horse ride, you have to ask. No one offers or tells you about it. Everything looked like it could use some updating or repairs, and the overall vibe from most of the staff was, "Please hurry up so we can get back to what we were doing." A couple of employees were pleasant and helpful, but they weren't going above and beyond. They simply gave us what we asked for. Overall, I probably won't be back. At least my $30 went toward helping the animals...I hope.

Conveniently located on Broward Boulevard. So long as you understand you're not shopping at…read moreBloomingdale's you may be able to score a bargain. They have a lot of furniture , used as well as new. They have a 25% off furniture promotion currently. They are open 10-6 Monday - Friday and 9-6 Saturday. The accept donations and will pick them up.

My review is from an out of state person (I'm from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania) and love the restore…read morecenter in philly. I recently moved to fort Lauderdale for work and thought..WHAT'S BEST TO DO?!? to furnish my home...head back to the HABITAT center for find possible a couch or dining table etc. Upon walking into this place I immediately became overwhelmed by the "clutter"! To my left was couches and just a few long tables with chairs to accent possible what you can match with it. BUT..no other table chairs..that's all! I began to walk around towards the back and seen a few stand alone chairs and wall paintings. As I'm walking around I started to stare at the "tags"..but it's not TAGS it looks like bandaids with an orange sticker on it. So, I'm looking like "I know that dont say 499.99 for a dirty couch out the box" I turned towards more items and it's like that all over the store. WHY SO EXPENSIVE!??! for things 1) probably got bugs 2)its not new and dusty. The stores in philly aren't like this and I'm totally shocked that they had stuff priced up like this in the 4's to 500's that's dirty. And on top of that people were actually buying stuff but..anyways..the mark up on this stuff should be a crime. You can literally get a brand new mirror or a light fixture with the screws in a box on amazon for 50 dollars. Why would someone buy something dirty for $500?!? Are yall stupid?plus they dont answer the phone which lead me to a disappointing drive. ANSWER THE DAMN PHONE MAYBE PEOPLE WONT BE BAMBOOZLED LIKE ME. (1) pro tho..there is delivery available but that probably is a arm & a leg as well and aint no telling what's in the truck with them probably bed bugs and roaches (2) there google reviews are probably from white washed Hispanics saying they love the store..dont fall for it.

It's no secret the animal rescues in South Florida are overwhelmed with homeless and unwanted pets…read morewhich many are unfortunately, euthanized. When wanting to add another fur baby to our family, I started to search rescues for a pup. I found a cute little ball of fluff on Animal Aid's website and arranged a meet and greet and also checked out the other pups there. (They also have cats for fans of felines). The adoption price includes all shots, spay/neuter and a box of flea/tick/heartworm meds. If you already have your four pawed furball, they also provide low-cost spay/neuter services. As a not-for-profit rescue, donations, volunteers, and animal adoptions help save lives of pets that would otherwise face a bleak future, if a future at all. If you are interested in adopting, complete an adoption form online and once approved, either make an appointment to see your next companion. As a heads up, the location is small, so an appointment may be your best bet.

I adopted Barkley from animal aid and had him for 15 years.He was a fantastic dog.We miss him.We…read morehave another dog now that I got somewhere else.That I rescued but will always miss barkley

Just adopted a sweet Yorkie only to find out that she had a medical issue. Upon contacting Wendy…read morethe rescue's manager I was quickly assured that the issue would be quickly resolved and it was. I highly recommend this no kill shelter for adoption, fostering or sending them a donation that will make you sleep even better at night.

!!! URGENT - PSA - what's going on here (witnessed today 7/27/2025) ANIMAL NEGLECT !!!…read more I always strive to write positive reviews whenever possible, especially for non-profits & organizations that aim to help animals.. However, I visited this "rescue" today with my children, and I was absolutely appalled at what we saw! Wish I could give zero stars. Where do I begin.... For one- as soon as we stepped foot inside, we had to literally hold our breaths from the stench. The place is filthy-there is urine and fecal matter everywhere. And it only got worse as we walked around.. It's so overcrowded with way too many cats sharing small spaces. There is an obvious lack of necessary supplies like water and food -the cats are so skinny and clearly malnourished. The dogs don't appear healthy either and there are at least two sharing each cage, surrounded by urine and feces also. We felt so sorry for these poor animals and our hearts were breaking! :( One woman working there came to greet us. The other few staff/volunteers were either sitting down looking at their phones or in the back not helping. I wish these animals could all find loving homes, of course, but until then, it is the job of the shelter to properly care for them. The "United For Animals Rescue" is understaffed, under-equipped, and clearly do NOT genuinely care about the health and well-being of these needy animals! It's so very sad. I should have taken pictures, but the odor was so unbearable that we just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. All the positive reviews are from years ago. We have visited there in the past, and I remember it used to be great. I don't know why or how it got so bad there, but something needs to be done IMMEDIATELY PLEASE to prevent these and any more helpless animals from suffering any longer!!! **HOW DO I FILE A REPORT FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS?!?**

I took a ball python snake for a walk in the sunshine one Saturday... I visited for a volunteer…read moreevent with coworkers (hint hint, great team building thing!) and was very impressed with the staff and their commitment to the long term animal residents. They have the personalities of each animal resident down pat! We had a great time providing care for the animals and their habitats, feeding treats, and getting my finger gripped by a cute little opossum. If you ever find an injured wild animal, call them! If it's after hours, it's ok to drop them off in one of the special cages outside the front gate!

This place is so amazing! I had a baby possum that was left behind in my backyard & South Florida…read moreWildlife Center came to the rescue!

Goodwill was founded in 1902 by Boston Minister, Reverend Edgar J. Helms. He took donations from…read morewealthy Bostonians and hired people who were poor and who could fix the items. The items were then given to the people who worked on them or were resold. Goodwill's philosophy is "a hand up, not a hand out." Goodwill Industries of Central Florida started in 1959. Today Goodwill has become a $5 billion nonprofit organization that provides job training, employment, and community programs for people who have disabilities that might prevent them from getting a job on their own. This Goodwill Superstore is located on Oakland Park Boulevard. While still selling bargain thrift, the superstores have innovative and trendy displays. They also have more contemporary designs and modern display fixtures designed to raise the bar in the thrift market. The Oakland Park Goodwill store is attractively arranged. Clothes and new items are in the front of the store. As you move towards the back of the store there is furniture and home goods. A smaller area in the back is a bibliophiles paradise with a large selection of books. Thrifting is enjoying a resurgence as a cool hobby. There are a ton of Instagram videos showing how you can have a business thrifting or how to style and transform thrifted items. A can of spray paint can give just about any item new life. I really love thrifting at this large, clean, and well organized Goodwill. I have been coming here for years and it keeps getting better and better. Goodwill has even added new items to complete their thrift inventory. Right now they have a ton of holiday decor and clothing. If you need an inexpensive ugly sweater for a holiday party, there is a great selection here. Not only can you find a unique bargain but you are repurposing items and keeping them out of the landfill while helping the community through your purchase at the same time.

I was in the area and decided to drive around and check out Oakland Park. Stopped by the Goodwill…read moreto see what book treasures they had. Let me tell you, what a freaking nice Goodwill this is! I was pleasantly surprised with the massive book section all the way in the back on the right side. They had about six racks of books and several books scattered on the table in the middle. I was literally in heaven. Everything was so nicely organized, and there was an abundance of books that I wanted. This store had so many good selections, I really couldn't believe my luck! I started off by just browsing. When my stack became way too high to carry, I went and grabbed a shopping cart. When I went to the front to get the cart, I stopped and asked the cashier about the pricing for the books. I noticed all the books has stickers, but most had letters or specific numbers on them. The cashier, Brian, clarified that handbooks $2, paperbacks $1 and cookbooks $3. There maybe some books priced differently and those are noted with specific numbers which indicate the pricing. Now I got it. Went back and scanned every single book to make sure I grabbed the ones I wanted. It got to the point where I had no joke, about 20 books. Lol. I had to downsize. Although I continue to build my personal home library, I didn't need all these books. I was good and looked everything over again. I ended up with 9 books I was content with. Went to check out and Brian rang me up. My book haul cost me a measly $18!!! Such a great score! All in all, this Goodwill in Oakland Park is super nice and incredibly organized. Not just the books but EVERYTHING!!! Great job on the upkeep of this store Goodwill. I hope to be back soon to see what new books they have.

Thank you Divine team! You've given our son a space to learn and grow with confidence. Not only in…read moreeducation, but with all the extra activities and social skills you offer.

Divine Academy has been life changing for my son and our family. I was so unhappy with the public…read moreschool system. Im so glad I found Divine Academy. They have great teachers and staff that care so much for the children. My son feels safe and protected in this school. There is no fear of bullying or stereotyping because everyone there is seen as equal. The administration is amazing and so helpful. Their doors are always open. The staff is beyond exceptional. They are there to help your child succeed. There is a tight knit group of support within the families of the students that go there. Everyone feels like family. And their new facility is beautiful. I would highly recommend Divine Academy to any parent with a child that has special needs. You won't regret it.