JEFFERSON - Already in the business of placing homeless and abandoned animals, the Humane Society of Jackson County (HSJC) felt to was a natural fit to open ReTail, a thrift store located in downtown Jefferson at 96 College Street.
Through its research of 15-plus shelters, HSJC found that a number of them have opened thrift stores to help with operating costs and so it opened its own thrift store last fall
"Our store is very inviting. It's like walking into someone's home," said Lisa Doster, ReTail manager, noting that the most frequent comment she hears is how neatly arranged the merchandise is.
In addition, local businesses have helped tremendously through donations, advice and by spreading the word including Countryside Antiques, Second Impressions and Ritzi ReRuns. Area veterinarians' offices and other businesses have agreed to distributing flyers.
"And the volunteers who help at the store are priceless," Doster said.
"In addition to offering treasures at an affordable low cost, we can also provide resources and information on spay/neuter, give people the opportunity to volunteer, assist people with working with their pets, give us a place to rehabilitate and socialize rescues or just plain showcase them, and more," noted Doster. "The community has been very encouraging and supportive of our efforts with this store and to get a shelter. I hear so often people thanking us for the work we do with and for the homeless animals of Jackson County."
ReTail, open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., is always looking for donations and volunteers. For more information, you call 706-224-9133, or visit the web site at http://www.hsjcretailthriftstore.weebly.com/ or follow the link from http://www.hsjc.com.
Sunday
May 19th, 2024
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