Just donated quite a bit of furniture there they were very nice and grateful for the donationread more

Great selection of items. I bought my triple dresser there when they had a sale and only paid…read more75.00 for it. Huge selection of tiles, tubs, sinks, dressers, tv's and great furniture. Bought a bag of clothes which is regularly 5.00 for 3.38 again because they had a sale. Terrific bunch of people working there, very helpful and friendly. Will absolutely go there again.

Super interesting tour of a working farm that was recommended by a friend. I am amazed we had never…read moreheard of it before - honestly it was so fascinating how they help farmers around the world to learn farming techniques specific to their agricultural needs to combat global hunger. It is a very special place. You have to have a reservation for a tour - this is not a place you just pop into. Highly recommend for a thought provoking afternoon!

What a great stop ! I had heard about this place from a…read morelocal nursery so I decided to stop in. Wonderful tour and tour guide ( Jane). Easy, flat walking tour (or you can ride in their golf cart). Jane was great as a tour guide, with a wealth of knowledge and an easygoing style of sharing information. What an incredible amount of plants here ! While their focus is more on edible plants and plantings, there was more than enough for people interested in colorful or blooming plants and trees. Beautiful setting, like walking through a tropical arboretum, lush and tropical. We were given samples of probably a dozen leaves to eat or smell through our tour. It really opened my eyes to trying to plant a few things that I hadn't considered before. There's also a small gift shop with some unique items as well as a nursery/garden center with some of the many plants that we had seen on our tour. Nice variety and decent prices !

I have fostered 19 dogs with FCCR and have also adopted one of my own through this rescue, and I…read morecan honestly say it is one of the best rescue organizations I have ever worked with. FCCR is deeply committed to doing things the right way--from thoroughly vetting each dog to carefully screening the homes they are placed in. Because of these high standards, some applicants may feel frustrated if they don't meet FCCR's adoption requirements. However, those standards exist for one very important reason: FCCR is fully invested in the long-term success and well-being of every dog they rescue. An enormous amount of time, care, and financial resources go into saving these pups, and the goal is always to ensure they never have to be "rescued" a second time. Karena is especially dedicated to making thoughtful, responsible placement decisions, taking the time to truly understand each home and match dogs accordingly. That level of care is rare and incredibly important. I wholeheartedly recommend FCCR to anyone looking to adopt a well-vetted, well-cared-for dog, and I would adopt from them again without hesitation. If you're seeking a rescue that genuinely puts the dogs first, FCCR is exceptional.

I contacted this cocker spaniel rescue to surrender a 7 month old cocker spaniel I asked if they…read morecould pick her up since I don't have a vehicle they said we can do that and they did which I am so thankful for !!! A beautiful dog however I believe she just needed someone with more time with all her energy not stuck in a crate for hours on end I did the right thing as did they to find her a forever home thank you so very much to this rescue you are awesome

Such a worthy organization, we brought our donation to Habitat this afternoon. Recovering from…read moreHurricane Ian, they've done a notable job repairing, refurbishing and restocking. If you're in the market for used furniture, check 'em out. I saw a number of items I would consider ... and I'm picky about what goes in to my home. Look for discounts. Glassware, fifty cents. Pictures, full price for one, a dollar for the second. Noritake China with plenty of pieces, $150. (The same set on Ebay for $1,000 plus shipping.) Eight cool-looking comfortable kitchen chairs, $10 each. The main reason I thrift is to find unique, often vintage pieces that are hard to replicate. Plus it doesn't hurt to save money and recycle.

Great prestinely kept home furnishings & lighting. not as much clothes or knick knacksread more

Wonderful variety of art pieces and friendly people who volunteer to be greeters and sales people…read more Many types of classes from beginner level to master level A good place to enjoy art or purchase a treasured piece or a gift

If you're interested in seeing some really cool, beautiful artworks made my local SWFL artists,…read morethis is the place! Exhibits change monthly, when you visit you may see artists working, art classes or a gallery talk (free). The new location at Cypress Square shopping center on McGregor Blvd is close to great dining and shops: Prawnbrokers, Blu Sushi, Bellini's, A Swedish Affair gift shop, great nail salons and more. A beautiful place to stroll for girls night or a date . The gallery is operated by the artist members, who are a fun bunch, supportive and of varying levels of experienced, from beginners to regional, national and global level masters.

The Ronald McDonald House is a great organization that helps children and families in their times…read moreof need.

This animal rescue sanctuary is truly a special place. My husband and I loved it. You can feel the…read morecompassion and dedication the moment you arrive. Julie and the volunteers clearly care deeply about the animals and go above and beyond to ensure they are safe, healthy, and loved. The sanctuary is clean, well-organized, and focused on the animals' well-being above all else. It's inspiring to see animals given a second chance at life in such a nurturing environment. Thank you Julie for being our tour guide! It was amazing!! The sanctuary is a must see!!

I'll just go ahead and say it. You can't walk through the gates of Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary on a…read moreguided tour and come out the same person you were before. Not if your heart is beating. Nestled in a secluded animal mecca near the Babcock Ranch proximity of Punta Gorda, live 57ish forms of wildlife who have found their forever home in Octagon, most of whom would not be alive had it not been for the compassionate hearts who saved these sentient beings. Yes, of course, this Disneyland For Wildlife has lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! (admit it, you saw that one coming), but so much more, including species you would not expect to see at a wildlife sanctuary. For example, the homing pigeons who landed at Octagon because they were orphaned and have no knowledge of how to forage for food. As well as the alligator who grew up in a bathtub (don't even get me started). How about the pair of Macaws that were rescued from a dentist's office after the patients were teaching them one too many curse words ? And the monkey (cue the waterworks, it's ok to cry along with me) who was abandoned in a cage and left at the gates to Octagon on Thanksgiving Day. We can't forget the baboon who spins gleefully on three legs when he thinks no one is watching, which is extraordinary when you learn that he came to Octagon because of a history of being mentally abused. The one thing they all have in common? They're all rescues. All of these majestic creatures have been rescued and offered a New Beginning to live out the rest of their lives in a place where they are happy and well-cared for. In fact, Octagon was rated as one of the Top 10 wildlife sanctuaries in the country for the happiest animal residents. Now, that's saying something. Octagon even has resident "squatters", i.e. animals that don't need to be here but choose to be, for example Blue, the handsome peacock who hangs out to spread his beautiful plumage for the lady hens (hang in there, pal, one day you might get lucky) and the ibis who travel in and out to the sanctuary, to score a free meal and to swap stories with their friends. The feeling of joy is palpable as you walk along the path, as every animal resident (humans too) was thrilled to see my tour guide, Tracey Pirozzi, chuffing at the fence to gain her attention. No animal is ever asked to do anything it doesn't want to do. Every enclosure is arranged to make the animal as comfortable as possible. In fact, enclosures are often customized to the resident to work around any historical triggers they may have. In addition to the opportunity to see these precious animals thriving at their new beginnings, the tour also was extremely educational. I learned so much, as did the others in my tour group. Tracey kept things light and informative, engaging everyone in fun games and quizzes along the way. While fielding questions and engaging us with the animals along the way, Tracey speaks earnestly and passionately about the purpose, about the origins, of Octagon. I shed a few tears (maybe more than a few) when I saw how dear this place is to her heart. And it's easy to see why. Every animal here is given some sort of enrichment, something to keep their mind stimulated, which is critical to their overall well-being, whether it's a large ball that they can push around, a hanging crate of meat that they have to unpuzzle to claim, or a TV to watch their favorite cartoon. And marshmallows! Psst, Tracey, how about another marshamllow, puhhhhleeeeezzzzzz? As a 501(c)(3) nonrprofit organization, Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary depends entirely upon donor support, with no government assistance. As you can imagine, Octagon has a hefty expenditure in just keeping their doors open. Their food bill alone, as you can imagine (we saw one tiger tackle five chickens for breakfast), runs in the tens of thousands of dollars every month. Not only that, but there are no paid jobs here. The facility is managed by a 100% volunteer workforce, and every volunteer we encountered had a huge smile on their face, and a fierce passion upon their brows. We could feel it. The animals could feel it. The guided tour is suited for people of all ages, a terrific way to spend the morning. One little boy in our tour group was so engaged and so spot-on with the answers to Tracey's questions that I'm pretty sure that he'll soon be a tour guide . For Southwest Florida residents or for visitors from out of town, I highly recommend this opportunity to see nature at its best. I give it four paws up. To make your tour extra special, make a reservation for the 9:30am tour on Thursdays, so Tracey can show you this magical place!

A truely dedicated group, not only to animals in need (in shelters, with low income families and…read moresurrenders) and their adoptable pets but with TNR (feral colonies) population as well. I was so impressed with them that after I adopted Selene I became a volunteer helping out at events, with fundraising and whereever I'm needed. If you live around Lee county, north Naples, south Charlotte county if you will save your metal cans (soda, veg, juice, tuna, etc) we will come pick them up to recycle. The $ goes to directly to animal care...it's an easy way to donate & help a animal in need. Give us a call if you like to participate ( 239/220-2622 Nikki). Thank you :) Pics of Selene (black-n-white) & her brother Kye (a Snowshoe Ragdoll).