What a great idea

Shadowkins · 12-13-2005, 05:11 AM

I was listening to our news yesterday and an item really caught my attention. A lady in Cape Breton has opened up a thrift store (like salvation army) for pets only. All articles are donated to the store and the proceeds go directly to rescue shelters! Isn't that a neat idea? I don't know if such a thing exists in other areas but I was very impressed by it.
I know I have many items my boy Shadow has out grown or lost interest in and if they are still in good condition and clean could benefit another pet,who's owners have limited means, to enjoy .
There wasn't just toys or blankets but stuffed animals , books anything "animal" related.
Just thought I'd share that bit of info.

Jamila · 12-13-2005, 09:20 AM

That is awesome. I would love to run a store like that. I was looking online last night and saw that The Three Doy Bakery was wanting to branch out more. I thought hmmm maybe I need to get a store and get into business. First I must graduate and get my degree.
I think these stores are a wonderful idea though...

flyndog · 12-13-2005, 09:32 AM

We have one of those in my area. "Helping Hand" Thrift Store benefits the Fort Davis Humane Society. It's a great way to raise funds and go shopping at the same time.

calgal · 12-13-2005, 11:37 AM

We don't have anything like that here, but some of the pet shops donate a certain percent to our dog shelter. I wanted to open a dog botique in the worst way, but the overhead & taxes were just too much.

TribalRats · 12-13-2005, 11:47 AM

That is a wonderful idea, selfless and giving...yay for them.

Raised By Wolves · 12-13-2005, 11:59 AM

We have two thriftstores on Whidbey Island that help support our local WAIF animal shelters. I believe WAIF stands for Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation.

It's a GREAT idea. I found out about one of the dogs I adopted and rehabilitated through a volunteer at the thriftstore, and went to pick her up the very next day!

That was my Mia. She was a wonderful dog and I was SO lucky to have found her through that kindhearted volunteer. Thanks Barb!

***Cassiepeia*** · 12-13-2005, 02:34 PM

The RSCPA down here has a lot of stores like that.

They're a wonderful idea. The contents of the stores aren't all animal related though, they're exactly like your average thrift store. I was going to volunteer in one when I was younger...never got to though.

Cass.

mulroony · 12-13-2005, 03:07 PM

That is a great idea.

Mellie · 12-13-2005, 04:07 PM

Ya' know, I've been doing that on a small scale for a long time. I donate all our old (those that no longer fit) collars, harnesses, jackets, etc to shelters. I bring in dog food. I give stuffies. Many items have been collected from family and friends, and acquaintances of those said family and friends, who have lost pets and have nothing to do with the left behind items. It is just known that I am the person to contact for this.
There is nothing similar on a large organized scale.
Maybe I should network more and begin a business venture.

I am happy to hear that there are many areas that do this already.

linnie · 12-13-2005, 04:17 PM

you know another thing you could do is go to markets with unwanted things and donate the money you make to a rescue.

12-13-2005, 05:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shadowkins Shadowkins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 2,728 Rep Power: 131	What a great idea I was listening to our news yesterday and an item really caught my attention. A lady in Cape Breton has opened up a thrift store (like salvation army) for pets only. All articles are donated to the store and the proceeds go directly to rescue shelters! Isn't that a neat idea? I don't know if such a thing exists in other areas but I was very impressed by it. I know I have many items my boy Shadow has out grown or lost interest in and if they are still in good condition and clean could benefit another pet,who's owners have limited means, to enjoy . There wasn't just toys or blankets but stuffed animals , books anything "animal" related. Just thought I'd share that bit of info.

12-13-2005, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamila Miss Fallon Dallon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,843 Blog Entries: 5 Rep Power: 133	That is awesome. I would love to run a store like that. I was looking online last night and saw that The Three Doy Bakery was wanting to branch out more. I thought hmmm maybe I need to get a store and get into business. First I must graduate and get my degree. I think these stores are a wonderful idea though...
	__________________

12-13-2005, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 185	We have one of those in my area. "Helping Hand" Thrift Store benefits the Fort Davis Humane Society. It's a great way to raise funds and go shopping at the same time.
	__________________ mARFa Dog Training and Behavior

12-13-2005, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
TribalRats Take Responsibility Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 3,327 Rep Power: 147	That is a wonderful idea, selfless and giving...yay for them.
	__________________ Get more out of Global Paw. Check out these great features. Global Paw Book Club -- Art Classes -- Woof Review As a member of Global paw staff my opinions are not necessarily those of the website or the owner.

12-13-2005, 02:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 286	The RSCPA down here has a lot of stores like that. They're a wonderful idea. The contents of the stores aren't all animal related though, they're exactly like your average thrift store. I was going to volunteer in one when I was younger...never got to though. Cass.
	__________________ Say NO! to animals in pet shops. Rescue a friend instead: Petfinder Get more out of Global Paw. Check out these great features. Book Club ~ Blogs ~ Art Classes ~ Woof Review As a member of Global paw staff my opinions are not necessarily those of the website or the owner.

12-13-2005, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,876 Rep Power: 234	We don't have anything like that here, but some of the pet shops donate a certain percent to our dog shelter. I wanted to open a dog botique in the worst way, but the overhead & taxes were just too much.

12-13-2005, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Raised By Wolves Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,523 Rep Power: 129	We have two thriftstores on Whidbey Island that help support our local WAIF animal shelters. I believe WAIF stands for Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation. It's a GREAT idea. I found out about one of the dogs I adopted and rehabilitated through a volunteer at the thriftstore, and went to pick her up the very next day! That was my Mia. She was a wonderful dog and I was SO lucky to have found her through that kindhearted volunteer. Thanks Barb!

12-13-2005, 03:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
mulroony Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,100 Rep Power: 121	That is a great idea.
	__________________ Shelby (CGC), Jackson, Max, & Mackenzie (CGC) - My pups :) Pit Bull "Problem" Movie (Graphic)

12-13-2005, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mellie Springer/Saint Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 449 Rep Power: 100	Ya' know, I've been doing that on a small scale for a long time. I donate all our old (those that no longer fit) collars, harnesses, jackets, etc to shelters. I bring in dog food. I give stuffies. Many items have been collected from family and friends, and acquaintances of those said family and friends, who have lost pets and have nothing to do with the left behind items. It is just known that I am the person to contact for this. There is nothing similar on a large organized scale. Maybe I should network more and begin a business venture. I am happy to hear that there are many areas that do this already.
	__________________ "One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him." -- Chinese Proverb

12-13-2005, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
linnie tibbie girl Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,051 Rep Power: 174	you know another thing you could do is go to markets with unwanted things and donate the money you make to a rescue.
	__________________ Caution...Dogs can leave footprints on your heart

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Would getting Shilo a playmate be a bad idea?	bosoxx	Dog Behavior and Training	5	02-17-2005 08:18 PM
The Pedigree?	Crossfire Bulldogs	Dog Debate Forum	3	11-18-2004 01:32 PM
great indoors/yikes outdoors with dogs, males, etc.	akita/malamute mix	Forum Questions and Problems	1	07-23-2004 08:30 AM
Atkins is the worst diet idea ever.	Global Paw	The Global Paw	19	07-18-2004 01:46 AM
Great Pyrenees Clubs	Pinscher Mum	Dog Clubs	0	05-30-2004 09:39 AM