Jessica and the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program have been an invaluable part of my preschool…read moreexperience in Loveland for nearly a decade. Jessica's engaging interactions with the children, complete with visual aids and audio clips, captivate their attention effortlessly. One of the most exciting moments for my students is the appearance of the fascinating bird brought by the program, followed by a delightful hands-on activity at the conclusion of the session. Conducted outdoors, the interactive game designed by Jessica allows the children to simulate the hunting behavior of raptors, resulting in pure joy as they discover hidden toy bugs, reptiles, and stuffed animals throughout our outdoor area. I eagerly anticipate each yearly visit, curious to meet a new raptor species. The participation of my students' families durin

What is a raptor? A raptor is a Hawk…read more.... So I am learning so much from Yelp's virtual events and this event, The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program is no stranger to education and information to people like me.... The RMRP is an organization who rescues, rehabilitates and then, returns the Raptor back to the wild. However in some cases, the bird is injured that even with rehabilitation would not survive in the wild. In these cases they are housed and cared for within and through this Raptor Program. The raptors who are in the program are not given names. Why? Not sure but I'm guessing that might lend to attachment so as a rule, No names??? The raptor's beak and it's feet!!! what are they called? Bird Feet!!!! They need the feet and beak as a tool for their survival. Their wing span can reach five feet.... (that spans my height!!! LOL) Those birds are so pretty or handsome as it may be. I'm glad and I tip my hat to the RMRP for giving them a second lease on life. oh, by the way, if you see other birds in harm's way, you can reach out to the RMRP with a picture of what needs help and they will find the right group to assist. Thank you!!! RMRP!!!!

Good food, great cause, and friendly people! They have vegetarian options. There's often someone…read moreplaying live music there.

This is a great nonprofit concept with delicious and healthy food choices and a cozy dining room.read more

This location is a joke. They should call it Habitat Boutique because there's no thrift in there at…read morethis point. Anything affordable has been marked up by their boutique staff and most of it is hideous anyways. They resell paintings that I wouldn't even want in my hotel room for $80 each...like for real. An antique store wouldn't even charge these prices for NICE items. The few shelves of thrift they have are items you couldn't give away for free. Take notes from Loveland's H4H location and how they do their boutique/store arrangement. I'm done wasting my time driving of to this one.

I am new to Fort Collins, but I'm only assuming the management of this place has changed over the…read morepast couple years. I have stopped in several times within a few months and it has always been a pleasant experience. The staff is very helpful, The store is laid out in a sensible fashion, and the item sold were what I expected; gently used and still usable. I was happy to be impressed after seeing several old/negative reviews.

I'm not sure what has happened in the past & somewhat skeptical of the 1-star reviews…read more Regardless, I must say I was extremely impressed with the extensive process they undertake to ensure the safety of their rescues and to match them with suitable homes. Their responsiveness was also commendable. It's important to remember that this isn't an instant purchase platform, so a bit of patience is required. I received prompt updates either by the end of the day or first thing in the morning. I absolutely adore our rescue, and the so-called "high" fees mentioned by others seem unreasonable to me. Those funds are crucial for the rescue's ongoing efforts and help cover veterinary expenses. My rescue was spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated--all for a fraction of what I would have spent on my own. Plus, her foster mom was exceptional! She truly cared for our dog and was readily available to answer any questions I had during the first couple of days after bringing her home. I wholeheartedly recommend Bounce Animal Rescue.

As others have mentioned, the adoption fee is significantly more than most rescues. Yet they are…read morenot thorough on the descriptions of the pups and their medical history. We adopted a dog that very clearly has retained deciduous canines which a vet has told me should have been extracted pre-adoption and at the least been noted in his medical history. As a result we will be spending $1000-2000 in dental surgery just mere weeks after adoption. While we have fallen in love with the pup and decided to keep him, we truthfully would not have adopted him if we knew the vet and rescue left him requiring 1000s in dental exam and surgery. It is the rescues obligation to be thorough and upfront about the animal's medical history. The partner vet refused to speak to me about our dog's chart. We requested a refund of the adoption fee to help offset surgery costs and they refused. What's the point in paying $600-700 in adoption fee if they are not going to treat the dog properly?! They seem only interested in making money hence the high fee and poor communication. If they actually cared they would refund us as this is a huge mistake on their part. As others have also said they are not upfront about behavioral issues either it seems yet they are so intrusive in the adoption application. I strongly recommend rescuing at a more credible rescue that has better communication and actual interest in the dogs' future and health... really disappointed. On another note, the foster was met was very kind and seemed to care about the dog we adopted.

It's really an awesome location. I've even gotten cheese from there and Hair products and eggs.read more

"Vindeket Foods is a non profit food rescue that partners with grocery stores, restaurants and…read morefarms to reduce wasted food" They are a no cost market that is open to everyone. Donations are welcome. You can do a donation with credit card, venmo, or your time. Or if you can't give anything that is okay as well. This concept was interesting to me and I have heard some of my friends talk about this place. With the rising costs of food and well just about everything these days, opted to go and give it a try. There is a tight parking lot, seems like it would be hard to get in and out of though especially if you have a higher profile vehicle. There is also some street parking available. Be sure to bring your reusable bags. Well unless you want to use a box. They do provide them but then there is something large to have to recycle. They are open 3 days a week for limited hours so be sure to check they are open when you want to go. Upon arriving there was a line. Which sounds like is the norm. They can only have so many people inside at one time. It is a smaller space and i can see where it would not be fun to have a bunch of people on top of you. The line moved fairly quickly however. When you do get to the door a volunteer will ask you how many people you are shopping for (how big is your household) you just tell them whatever the number is and then you go in. Its a small warehouse type building. There is some shelving and you just proceed to move around and get what you need. Of course try to be respectful of the fact that there are multiple other people who are also looking for food. They had volunteers restocking items while i was there. There is always going to be different stuff as it will depend on what locations are giving away at the time. Today i was able to find some gluten free breads for my daughter and then some organic regular bread and bagels for my husband and son. Also some salad dressings, some vegan dairy items and regular dairy items, some canned veggies and a few peppers and grapefruit. Was able to snag a dozen eggs which i was excited about for the family. Not for myself as i am vegan. Anyhow, overall it did seem worth the trip and i will be back again in the future. I will probably also look into volunteering as well. This seems like a worth cause i could get behind.

I found everyone there to be kind. I was happy with the choices yesterday and was able to get food…read morefor my family. Very grateful for the food bank.

Okay! Well I am just going to say i have had fantastic experiences with the food bank for larimer…read morecounty. We have been there in multiple capacities. -As a patron -as a donor -as a volunteer -for tours with girl scouts and homeschool groups Many many years ago, my family utilized the food bank as a patron and we were so very thankful for the food. They had a variety of stuff that i could find even with special dietary needs of gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Produce was usually fine and most anything we got was tasty. I have donated food there. Whether for girl scout cookie donations or donations just for other times throughout the year. Donating is a very easy process. They have a lot of hours available to donate. You go in the donation door. And bring your food in. They will have you put your food/donations on a scale and then you can get a tax donation receipt if you would like it. Because of being so thankful for the years of food the food bank had provided for my younger family, I have been thankful to volunteer for this organization. I have brought my girl scout troop here many times to volunteer, homeschool community and also a local womans group. The volunteer coordinator is easy to work with and the jobs are always varied and interesting. There is always a lot to do! Lastly i have brought groups here for tours. Not everyone knows or understands what the food bank does and I thought it was important for my girl scouts and also some folks from homeschool community to be able to hear about it. The tour guides were always engaging and made it interesting and memorable for those that i brought. I am very thankful for this organization and their mission of feeding people.

Pretty modern and whimsical coffee shop vive with wonderful fun selection of coffee, matcha, and…read moretea! None-profit business that support apprenticeships for refugees and immigrants in Northern Colorado!

A little hard to find, but otherwise a great hidden study spot if you get there early enough to…read moresnag a spot with an outlet. Service was great as always. I got a bacon breakfast Bonfire Burrito and a matcha latte. Though prepackaged, it's was heated up nicely and it was very flavorful, a lot going on! Typically I boycott bean-less burritos but this one was tasty. Hot sauces were local and both very nice. Definitely want to try the mushroom croissant next time...

5 weeks ago we adopted Kourtney whom we've renamed Piper. The adoption process to get approved was…read morevery thorough. That's a good thing when it comes to dealing with new homes for rescue pups. We are totally and completely in love with Piper. She is the perfect fit for our family. She and our other dog, Sophie, play together so well. They often sleep cuddled up together. Thank you Big Bones for giving us the opportunity to adopt the sweetest dog ever! BTW, our son adopted from Big Bones the week before we got Piper. He too had a very good experience and got a great little boy who is a perfect fit with his other dog.

My 78 y.o. mother who lives with me for over 12 years in the same gated community/townhome and I…read morejust lost 3 beautiful pets in the past year from very old age and started searching for a dog to rescue. We happened upon Sherlock with Big Bones, and were eagerly awaiting to meet this sweet boy. I filled out the lengthy application and was waiting and waiting for any response. Nothing. I wanted to call them, but they don't have a number listed. So more than a week later I went back to the original post on FB about Sherlock and asked if he's possibly already been adopted. The volunteer was nice, she kept me informed and said not yet. I asked why I haven't heard back yet, she said to check junk mail folder. Of course there it was, sitting in junk mail for over 8 days. I answered his question regarding our home ownership explaining that I am the home owner, but my home is in a Trust and will remain that way. Without any other questions we were turned down and told that we are not a good fit for Sherlock, but no explanation as to why. He said we can try to apply for a different dog. WHAT? No thank you! How rude! I am so deeply crushed. I just wanted to meet him. I will never use this agency. Max Fund and plenty of others, are far more reasonable and easier to communicate with and meet the animals in need. Adopters be warned.

Publicly sharing my response to a "How was your adoption experience" survey from LCHS:…read more First let me say that we are thrilled to have adopted a dog, and happy that it was done via the LCHS. But this question is asking about the experience, and to be honest it wasn't great. I have a Loveland address, but it's roughly an hour to reach your facilities. With nobody answering the phone or emails, there was no way for me to put a hold on the dog we wanted, so we had to just take a chance and drive over. With a wait time - once somebody finally came to the door - of over an hour, that means we'd invested at least 3 hours in what we expected to be a waste of time. And I would add that this was not our first visit to LCHS. A previous visit had been completely for nothing. If you think of each aspect of the process as either having a Deterring effect or an Encouraging one, there's too much Deterrent here. I know COVID will be used as an excuse, but that's exactly what it is. People can find a way to get important things done. I also think the price tag is awfully steep, in comparison to equivalent facilities elsewhere. We adopted a puppy for $300 in Austin last year. Why is LCHS double? Deterrent! On a positive note, a lengthy paperwork application would have been an additional Deterrent, and I commend you for not having one; I strongly suggest that you keep it this way if the primary goal is to help put homeless animals into the homes of people who want them.

I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience with the Humane Society that I feel compelled…read moreto share. I turned in a stray dog that I was going to adopt if her previous owner didn't come forward. Based on her teeth, face, and personality, she appeared to be less than a year old. Unfortunately, I later discovered that she was pregnant, and after having a stillborn puppy in there care , she became understandably depressed and stopped eating. It's well documented that such traumatic experiences can lead to reactivity in dogs THAT YOU CAN WORK PAST . it was clear upon finding her that she had been abused skinny and scard of dogs and people , a concern I explicitly expressed to the Humane Society staff. What infuriated me the most was their decision to euthanize her as she was there for less then 4 weeks without informing us, stating reactivity and aggression not exploring any of the other rehabilitating options THEY HAVE to keep this yung dog alive . This felt not only unprofessional but also unethical, especially given the provisions of the Colorado Animal Rights Act, which emphasizes the humane treatment of animals. This decision is particularly egregious considering that, in the week I cared for her before turning her in, her reactivity stemmed purely from fear, a natural response to her past trauma and current situation and through out all that she loved kids . She was a scared, young animal in need of care, not a death sentence. I am beyond disappointed with the lack of communication and compassion shown in this situation. To add insult to injury, they have been ignoring my phone calls. When I did manage to speak with someone, the woman on the phone was incredibly rude, speaking to me as if I were a child and twisting my words to justify their decision to euthanize a dog whose life could have been saved. They took a life that deserved to live. Animals deserve better, she deserved better. I hope that by sharing this experience, the Humane Society will reflect on their practices and improve upper management because clearly this decision was made out of pure laziness The avoidable loss of this dog's life is a profound failure on their part. I am the way they are in the way. They handled this whole thing. I'm very hatred for the staff that decided to go through with this and not speak up.