Odessa is one of the real dog saints in our county (we are so lucky to have a group of these). She…read moreworks with most of the other local shelters/rescues in the area to save small dogs of all ages and conditions....as she has space available. I have known Odessa for years and have so much respect for her incredible personal commitment to dog rescue. Most of the dogs 'roam' freely in her house, learning to get along with other dogs and with people. Puppies (and moms) stay in the puppy palace (a charmingly converted and furnished garage space). Rescuing and adopting dogs is very hard and very expensive work, since many dogs who were neglected or abused require a lot of love, medical care, and training. Please take any 'negative' reviews with a big grain of salt. All of us who have to deal with the public understand how unreasonable and uncharitable some people can be. This is a truly extraordinary woman who makes great sacrifices to rescue and place dogs in the best possible homes. It's an uphill battle with so many people allowing their dogs to breed and dumping them on rescue. And with some adopters/lookers who can be disrespectful of the process around placing dogs. Very few of us could do this work day in and day out with no reward other than seeing dogs go to the right guardians. Thank you to everyone who supports and adopts from rescue, saves lives, and appreciates those doing the really hard work. And please consider fostering a little dog if you can. It's a rewarding experience being part of the pipeline to forever homes.

Odessa Gunn and her commitment to animals is nonpareil (no equal or unrivaled in simpler terms)…read more Every animal that is cared for by Little Trooper Ranch is family, not a rescue or anything less. Little Trooper Ranch is an inviting, safe and loving place for all creatures. 5 stars for Odessa and LTR! https://www.littletrooperranch.org/how-you-can-help

Any dog that gets to come live at the Big Dog Rescue has hit the jackpot. Although it's not a…read moreforever home, it is a gorgeous sanctuary for dogs to leave the streets and shelter for some decompression in Sonoma County. My dog Cherly was a homeless hound from Oklahoma who lived at the Big Dog Rescue for a year and a half of her life. Cheryl saved my girl and gave her a chance even though no one wanted her as she was one of their long term residents. This peaceful palace is a fully fenced sanctuary. Cheryl (the owner) and staff has put so much love and care into her passions. They dogs she's rehabilitated, the care they receive, they support they get. You have to be one lucky pup to be at the Big Dog. My dog loves coming back to the Big Dog for visits. She's super excited and happy. Cheryl wants to make sure her dogs are going to the home that is the perfect match. She will carefully screen as every rescue should do. I've read some of the 1 star reviews on here. And Cheryl is right, dogs are not ment to spend hours outside. What if it's hot? She is correct and has every right to be concerned where her dogs are placed. If you are not a good fit of she is not comfortable with your household, then I'm sure there is another match out there waiting for you to save them.

We have been thinking about adopting a dog for a long time. When we thought we were ready, we…read morelooked online and found a dog we liked. He was listed as available at Big Dog Rescue. I filled up the application and I received a one-liner response: "he is gone". I asked for a different dog and the answer was "gone too". I believe my application was a disaster, because I had no clue of what you are supposed to do with a dog and I wrote what I thought we would do. After researching the topic, I can see why they would not consider us for adoption with that application ;-) However, I wrote back asking to speak with them to understand why they did not spend more than a second to reply (I was looking for some suggestions on if we are ok to adopt or if we should not even bother). They never answered. I guess they are great with dogs but have a problem with humans.

These people are SPECTACULAR. Taylor, who I am dubbing Yaylor, is a total Rockstar. I had an…read moreinjured possum stuck in my fence. She came out and was so sweet with this poor creature. Talked to it in a calm and reassuring tone and gently put it in the carry case. Instead of looking like it was going to rip her face off, it stayed calm and compliant. Nice work!!!​

What a wonderful tour with Margaret. We started with some info about the rescue and how to handle…read moreraccoons in your yard etc., then did a walk to see the turkey vulture, the hawk, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, possum and wended w the wolf dog, domestic cat and sheep and goats. It's worth coming out to and a good break in wine tasting.

We got a great armoire for about one quarter of the price we would have gotten it in the Bay Area…read more The furniture was a pleasant surprise. Easily the best thrift shop of the 5 we visited.

This is a great little thrift store with great staff. They do seem to sell quite a bit of products…read morewhich is great for variety and makes it worth returning. Their pricing is great and they always seem to be having some deals here and there. I'm sure they have funky pricing in niche areas, such as the vintage cameras (They have had a few "not working" or "for parts" cameras that were being sold for 2-3x what can be found elsewhere for cheaper and fully functional), but besides that the pricing, variety and service are all great.

I had the pleasure of visiting this community library in Penngrove, CA called The Sitting Room…read moretoday. It is in a private individual's home who has opened her lovely house to the public as a library of books centering women writers. The whole place was extremely charming and well organized, with various rooms representing different collections such as poetry, the performing arts, an entire section dedicated to books by and about Virginia Woolf, a beautiful altar setup to Maya Angelou and her books, complete with a powerful quote of hers on the wall, several bookcases of publications by lesbian writers which were built "into a closet," funnily enough, and a whole room dedicated to the obituaries of noteworthy women. This place is a vast archive of relevant materials all focused on women authors and thinkers. The grounds, including the back and front yards, are beautified by numerous standing redwoods towering over the house. It created a very welcoming sanctuary that made you really want to sit there and browse and read for hours. All of this is dedicated to women writers. J.J. Wilson and her staff of enthusiastic volunteers are to be highly credited and praised for giving this unique and beautiful gift to our community. Such a rich and exciting dwelling place, and community center for us all to enjoy! I highly recommend you visit! Go check it out, and set aside a few hours for browsing and sampling, like a visit to a bakery for those of us who love to read.

This is a hidden gem in Rohnert Park! This is a private free library, where you can borrow books…read morefor free, and even host events. There is a little kitchen too so you can serve some snacks to your group. I found this place because I was invited to an event for the women who work at Sonoma State. We had a lovely time, sipping wine and eating snacks, relaxing in the garden. I found a book on my way out, and one of the volunteers was happy to chat with me about it and let me take it right away. Can you believe it?? This is truly a spot for book lovers. They just let you take books -- no membership card, no due dates, just readers creating a space for each other. It is a really quaint and relaxing place. I can't believe more people don't know about it!

Very Rude Camp Host! The lodge is great and the Wednesday night hamburger night was great. We will…read morenot return because of Russ the camp host. We paid for our sites online and were just backing in when he came over hollaring "I need to see your membership cards right now!" In a very rude attitude "Make sure you put pads under your levelers!" Unless you want a confrontation with a very rude camp host avoid this lodge at all costs!

Fifteen rigs from our Auburn-Grass Valley Elks RV Club stayed four nights, (some stayed five…read morenights), at the Petaluma Elks Lodge RV Park. Thank you. Everyone there made our club feel welcome. The Hamburger/Hot Dog event on Wednesday was great as well as the Sunday breakfast. The Car Show was exceptional thanks to Jim and everyone else involved. A good time was had by all. I would also like to personal thank Jim, Tammy, Pricilla, Lindsey, Al and Russ for all your hospitality. You guys made our stay here very pleasant. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. We will see you next year and highly recommend the Petaluma Elks Lodge as a stop for any Elks members. Harold McCoy, President, Auburn-Grass Valley Elks RV Club

Hello!?!?!? Does anybody ever answer your phones? Called both numbers provided during operating…read morehours and nobody ever answers

From the owner: Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) is a paid job training program that helps young adults navigate…read morebarriers to achieve their career goals. Corpsmembers at CCNB simultaneously earn a paycheck, work toward their diploma, and receive supportive services. Four days each week are dedicated to paid job training on natural resources and zero waste projects, including fire fuel reduction, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, recycling collection, and much more. Members who have not yet graduated high school supplement this work experience through enrollment in John Muir Charter School, with class sessions in the evening and on Fridays, and work steadily toward their diploma. Additionally, all corpsmembers take part in CCNB’s Career Pathways programming, which includes one-on-one coaching, weekly skill development workshops, career exploration, and job placement support. This comprehensive suite of services acts as a launching pad for corpsmembers, preparing them to enter a living-wage career and become active members of the communities in which they live. Free mattress, e-waste, and tire recycling in Santa Rosa — no fees, ever. Drop off TVs, computers, mattresses, tires, bottles & cans, plastic wrap, and more at our Airway Drive facility in Santa Rosa. We’re a local nonprofit employing young adults in environmental careers. See listing for fours. No appointment needed for most materials — tires require booking online. One stop. All free.