#1 Senior Center in North America!…read more Okay, I guess they don't really have Senior Center competitions, but if they did, this one would surely be the best! This is a large, modern center, with tons of amenities. I honestly had no idea how beautiful this center was. They have lots of rooms, even including a ballroom! The center has tons of activities such as painting, table tennis, ball room dancing--you name it. If you like to read, they have a library area, with free books to read of course, along with two computer terminals. Even have a boardroom! Honestly, it is difficult to describe the benefits of the center. Come see for yourself! Special thanks to Liz, who is doing a fantastic job managing this center. All these activities would not be possible without her hard work.

For this visit, I was dropping by the senior center because they were having a senior assistance…read morefair/program in which their were vendors and representatives show and talking about their companies and what they can provide or offer for senior citizens. But, I'm not a senior citizen and was going to gather some information for my mom who I care for. Anyways, the place itself is very nice and seemingly pretty spacious. Clean overall and there's plenty of walkway for multiple people to walk to and around. If my mom was more capable and aware I would love to drop of my mom to find herself and have fun. But, it definitely seems a nice place for people to gather at.

Three days prior to leaving for a week long vacation, my Mom started having some health issues and…read moreended up in ER. It quickly became obvious that I was going to need full-time in-home care for her during my absence. That evening, I made a phone call to Visiting Angels of Livermore. They offered to provide a full no-commitment assessment, and I accepted. The next day, Mr. Keith Beck, Executive Director, came to my home and evaluated Mom's situation and needs. Mr. Beck was on-time, professional, organized and efficient. Following the assessment, we were introduced to a recommended caregiver who, assuming my approval, would be responsible for Mom. She was professional, very conversational with Mom and an experienced caregiver. By the end of the appointments, I was confident that Mom would have good, comforting care while I was gone. I was extremely impressed that Visiting Angels responded so quickly, and was also able to provide and dedicate quality staff in a timely manner. I continued the caregiving services on a part-time basis after I returned home as Mom was still not quite stable. Another caregiver was introduced and assigned. After a couple of weeks of continued part-time care, Mom became much better and I was comfortable with stopping the services. I highly recommend Visiting Angels of Livermore. All of my experiences (and my Mom's) were positive. It is a very well managed business with a reliable, kind, and supportive team: owner, office staff, and caregivers. Thanks to Visiting Angels I was able to enjoy my vacation. I will definitely use them again when and if the need arises. If you are considering in-home care for a loved one, Visiting Angels of Livermore is it. An excellent Yelp score....5 Stars all the way!

Visiting Angels (Glendale)was a company my father and I were ready to invest in.He has alzheimers…read more/dementia and dealing with lymphoma.He is a retired police officer and It would cost alot for his care (24/7) ,but we had the funds set aside for his care. I know it's costly for home care,but we both agreed that these friendly folks would help us out.Price was not a problem.We made an appointment for the meet and greet home evaluation and get to know our new team members and our assistants.No one showed up at the appointmeant that they promised us in the beginning.I guess that $200,000 set aside for his companionship and round the clock care went down the drain. Him and I are going to use another home health care company since Visiting Angels has decided not to follow throug.

A wonderful resource for family caregivers of relatives with dementia. They provide support and…read moreinformation regarding health services and programs.

I am a volunteer for this organization and they provide well needed services to the Tri-Valley…read moreresidents. Their main office is located in Livermore and they have another office in Pleasanton next to the senior center on Sunol Boulevard. I volunteered for the caring visitors program and currently doing office support, where needed. The staff are friendly, engaging, and passionate about their work. City Serve offers homeless services, care advocacy, caring visitors program for seniors 60+, and finding wellness. I have inquired about resources for myself within my community and they were able to guide me to the appropriate organizations. Their holiday pop-up shopping event where resident can shop for Christmas toys for their kids as well as shop for basic personal needs is a huge hit. I have gone, get there early; I was able to get some gifts and much needed household and personal items.

I had such a wonderful experience adopting from Valley Humane Society! The entire process was…read morequick, smooth, and stress free, which made such a big difference. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and supported. Emily and Shelby were especially amazing. They were both so kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. They took the time to answer all of my questions, made sure I felt confident, and really showed how much they care about the animals and the adopters. You can tell the staff truly prioritize the well being of the pets and want to match them with the right homes. Everything was organized, transparent, and efficient. I am so in love with my puppy and SO GREATFUL that I chose to adopt from here!! I highly recommend Valley Humane Society to anyone looking to add a furry family member. Such a positive and heartwarming experience!

Valley Humane Society plays a critical role in our local pet adoption ecosystem, and we had the…read moreprivilege of being given a tour recently. VHS goes to local county shelters and saves well-behaved cats and dogs that are about to be euthanized because of overcrowding. They have a medical clinic onsite that does a wellness check, and then their 200+ volunteer army steps in to foster and care for these cats and dogs, while permanent homes can be found. Our tour focused on the cat side of VHS. First we checked out the youngest kittens, which are kept in separate rooms, followed by Kitty City, which houses the remaining cats onsite (the rest are in foster homes). We met all the Catizens of Kitty City, including Mayor Big Bird, who has since been adopted, and several others with interesting personalities and histories, like Donna, Dealership, and Zombie (my favorite!). The animals are lovingly cared for, and the operations at VHS are well-organized (e.g. laundry area, kitchen and break rooms, etc.). Kitty City also includes an outdoor play area for cats, affectionately called "The Catio" !! Thank you, Valley Humane Society, for all that you do for our community.

We recently adopted a wonderful, highly intelligent red heeler mix from Lucky Dog Rescue. While we…read morecame to adore her, our experience with the organization was deeply disappointing due to a severe lack of transparency regarding her behavioral needs. Before adopting, we were assured she was "not a biter" and were given no indication of the full extent of her challenges. Once she was in our home, we immediately faced severe reactivity toward other dogs and young children, requiring immense physical strength to manage her on leash. Wanting to give her every chance to succeed, we hired a professional trainer specializing in reactive dogs. Under professional guidance, she made remarkable progress over three weeks. Unfortunately, because she is deaf, she was startled when a maintenance worker entered our apartment multiple times during a repair, ultimately biting him on his final entrance. When we consulted our trainer after the incident, she explained that the dog's working instincts were essentially feral and high-drive. While those instincts are an asset on a farm, keeping her in an urban setting was described as "keeping a gun holstered." Because an animal bite occurred and Animal Control reporting was initiated, we had to make the agonizing decision to return her for everyone's safety. What made an already heartbreaking situation worse was the foster mother's attitude when my husband returned the dog. She was arrogant and dismissive, claiming we had been "warned" about these behaviors--which we unequivocally were not. While the rescue had previously expressed hesitation about placing her in an apartment, they framed it as simply wanting to keep her longer, never disclosing that her underlying behavioral profile made an urban environment unsafe. We felt set up to fail, but the true victim here is the dog. We strongly urge Lucky Dog Rescue to practice full transparency with adopters and to restrict this dog's future placement strictly to a working farm or ranch where she can thrive safely.

I'm a retired veteran and veterinarian. I rescued a dog that was tied to a tree for 4 months behind…read morehis dead owner's home. I called to see if Lucky dog could help take him. Patricia said no and told me I could take him to a shelter! A shelter? I've been a vet for 23 years, and I didn't know there were animal shelters! Amazing wisdom imparted by genius pat. She didn't give a shit about this dog and was stupid enough to recommend a shelter to a vet. I'm not cruel and stupid enough to take a dog to a shit shelter. Patty loves shelters! She said they're terrific. She's dumb as hell!

Paulina and her team were such a godsend for my elderly mother discharging from the hospital. Very…read moreresponsive and was able to meet our needs on short notice. I truly appreciate all that they have done. Highly recommend!!

Several months ago we found ourselves with a sudden need for 24-hour care for my father who has…read moreParkinson's Disease and vascular dementia. Faced with the overwhelming task of putting this level of care together on short notice, Paulina, and Love Life Senior Care, was a godsend. Paulina is knowledgeable, compassionate, and responsive. Within days of making contact, she had met with my mother and me individually and also with members of the medical staff at his assisted living facility. In the short time we had to get care in place, she got to know our family, understand my father's needs, and understand how 24-hour care for my father would impact my mother. Paulina carefully screens potential staff to ensure they are a good fit for both my father's and mother's needs, gives us clear recommendations about potential caregivers, and checks in with us regularly to see how things are going. Since the outset, we have had a consistent team of excellent and kind caregivers. Most importantly, Paulina is hands-on and extremely responsive when there are unexpected schedule changes or more general changing needs. Through everything she has been unfailingly kind and, when asked, has provided sage and appreciated advice. I recommend Paulina and Love Life Senior Care to anyone who wants the absolute best for their senior.

Tiny paws are such an incredible job of putting these events together. This is yet another one that…read moreI can check off my list and say that everyone that I met there was just wonderful. They're nice people that are totally loving their dogs and having a great time. There seems to be a good turnout for it too. it's nice to see that there are so many people that are so invested in the health and safety of these wonderful animals. I can't wait for the next event.

We found a pug while moving and tiny paws came to the rescue. They helped him find a forever home…read moreand got him neutered. We were heartbroken that we couldn't keep him and it was so important to us that he found the right home. Eileen and Sue kept us informed of his progress and he has a new family to love now. Can't say enough good things about this rescue organization. They are pugging awesome!

This was actually my FIRST time at Pleasanton's farmers market. When I tell you, I'll be back every…read moreweekend! I came around 1220 (they close at 1) and fully regret that. Next time I'll be there when they open. There were still a good amount of vendors and music out at that time. But a lot of them were closing up and had all the samples gone. I got the juiciest Cara Cara oranges, fresh flowers, and a crotchet kit for my daughter from Saltwater Books & Gifts. The walking space is a little narrow and it was annoying (on my part) to drag my wagon through the aisle. So if you plan on bringing that, or a stroller, just be prepared. I truly can't wait to go back.

Ok, I really wanted to like this Farmer's market but I was a bit disappointed. It's quite small,…read morestopped to buy an empanada, looked at a couple stands, and we were done in about 15 minutes. We also went about 12:20pm and they close at 1p but that still wouldn't have changed how many vendors there were. I did like that the marching band was there and they ended at 12:30p so we caught the last couple songs :( I don't know how often the band is there, but I'd go back just for the band, I love marching band music.