Russ' Pal
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| 07/12/2007 12:56 PM |
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I've heard that some areas have thrift stores where all the proceeds go to pet rescue and spay and neuter programs. Just wondering if anyone has one in their area?
I think that's a really great idea! |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 07/12/2007 12:58 PM |
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| Never heard of that, it is a really cool idea! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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kimrose
Feisty
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| 07/12/2007 1:04 PM |
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I would love a pet thrift store! I love going to thrift stores, I find the greatest deals sometimes!!
Plus I have a sweater just sitting in Mic's "closet" that doesn't fit him anymore. I need to get rid of it and a thrift store would be perfect, I just can't stand the thought of throwing it out.... or hey, does anyone's puppy need a sweater??  |
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tauney4
Alpha Feist
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| 07/12/2007 1:04 PM |
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| hey that is a really good idea widh i had the money to start up one? |
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crazy4ratties
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| 07/12/2007 1:05 PM |
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| lol, kimrose! My dogs have a "closet'too! |
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kimrose
Feisty
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| 07/12/2007 1:11 PM |
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hehe, maybe we should start a hand-me-down section on the sight  I really need to get rid of Mic's puppy stuff! His "closet" is looking messy!! I just can't throw it out, everytime I pull something out I get all mushy with memories |
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 07/12/2007 1:16 PM |
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| I've never heard of this but it's a GREAT idea! |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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Sassy'sMama
Feisty
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| 07/12/2007 1:18 PM |
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| What a great idea! |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
www.marykay.com/janetkimberlin
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joyluvsratties
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| 07/12/2007 1:28 PM |
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Sarah - the Memphis Humane Society used to have a thrift store at it's old location. I'm not sure if the new one in Shelby Farms has one |
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*Joy
**We may not have it all together, but together we have it all** |
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kimrose
Feisty
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| 07/12/2007 1:38 PM |
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| Ya know, I re-read Sarah's post... and I think I mis-read. It was about a thrift store that sends the proceeds to pet rescue! Doh! My bad! But I've never heard of any thrift stores in our area that do that. That would be a great idea though. |
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/12/2007 1:41 PM |
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There is one here for the Humane Society. I think there is one in St. Pete for the SPCA. It's a great way to help, even if you don't shop there, you can donate your things to sell. |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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Dillydog
Rat Royalty
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| 07/12/2007 1:49 PM |
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| We have one in Ellsworth, Maine (about 15 miles from me), it is a clothing only store and certain items (about 1/3 to 1/2) are marked specifically that purchase will be donated to an animal rescue organization in our area. I love this store anyway, they take in nice things and everything is clean and I love that they donate part of their proceeds to animal rescue. |
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Izzy's mom
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| 07/12/2007 1:53 PM |
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| I have never heard of this myself but would be a great idea. They are like children aren't they can't part with the baby cloths!! LOL. My duaghter is 5 and i still can't bring myself to get rid of any of her baby things. |
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tauney4
Alpha Feist
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| 07/12/2007 1:59 PM |
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here is a thought what about starting an on line pet thrift store i bet if someone did that i bet it would take off in a heart beat and have no problem keeping business |
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kimrose
Feisty
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 07/12/2007 7:20 PM |
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kim, that's brilliant! we could swap items, donate, make puppy bling etc. trade recipies like paul's peanut butter bones.. that's a cool idea. i ran a seed exchange for years and it was basically a group of online friends world wide sending each other plant seeds. same idea could work here... wish lists, items we have but don't use..
as for the humane society thing, we have one 7 miles away, it's neat. they have animal items as well as used clothes and things. their adoption center is right next door. I made arrangements for shiloh's fix there. |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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KristenP
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| 07/12/2007 7:34 PM |
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There is one here that supports a local animal shelter called Animal Ark. Its in the bad part of town so I dont stop by there often.
If anyone has a winter coat for Topper that they dont need, he is looking for one. Toppers a bigger rattie, so maybe like a Med/Large?? I am guessing. |
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tauney4
Alpha Feist
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| 07/12/2007 8:32 PM |
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hello, i am not trying to be stupid or nothing but do you live in ellsworth ks? i dont live that far from you if it is the same state i live in great bend. where is the store? well i just wanted to say hi and hope i am not being stupid or weird. |
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tauney4
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KristenP
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| 07/12/2007 8:39 PM |
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| Tauney 4~~sorry we are in MN |
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kimrose
Feisty
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| 07/12/2007 9:10 PM |
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Ok, I've been going over the idea of a pet thrift store/exchange type of website with Kevin and he thinks its a great idea! He said I can use his host, he has lots of free space. Plus he has one free domain name left so if we can think of a name for the site, I can see if its taken and register it! OOHH this is fun I'm going to start thinking of ideas for the site and start creating it! If anyone has any ideas, please let me know or pm me!! I was thinking of setting it up kind of like craigslist, but a little nicer (since I like graphic design ) or something like that, I don't know... I'm just thinking out loud
Ladyfern ~ Kevin was involved with a vegetable seed exchange last summer! Those are so fun! We got some really exotic veggies, although some never made it being in the wrong climate, but it was still fun |
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NellBell25
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| 07/12/2007 10:04 PM |
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We do have a Humane Society thrift store here and all profits go to it, where I donate my old clothes to... Our HS got into trouble this past year though for flubbing their euthanization records apparently...
I think it's a great idea, too! |
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Nibbler's mom
Ratterific
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| 07/13/2007 12:39 AM |
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We had a thrift store ran by a nonkilling rescue group when I lived in New Mexico. I loved the store and to go and look at the animals. I got 2 of my dogs from them but sadly they got stolen when someone opened our gate when we were gone. Anyway I wish we had one here. If anyone has a sweater/jacket Nibbler can wear I would pay you for it at least the shipping. He is small and I know I am going to have a hard time finding him something. My hubby won't let me dress him up not even a bandana.  |
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Kim mom to Nibbler and Nymphadora. |
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tauney4
Alpha Feist
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| 07/13/2007 1:01 AM |
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| here is a name for it two times new for ratties, the two times new is a used childrens store i used to go to except i thought of it a diffent name |
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