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New Thrift Store To Benefit People And Animals

A group of pet-minded volunteers have found a way to help the animals and people all at the same time.

The Junior Humane Society has opened its own Thrift Store in Cantonment at the corner of Highway 29 North and Neal Road. Proceeds will benefit JHS activities, such as finding homes for homeless cats and dogs, while also providing unbelievable bargains for area residents battling tough economic times.

The store features a variety of clothing for all ages, shoes, office furniture, kitchen supplies, books, toys, pet supplies and other items with new merchandise arriving daily. It will be open four days a week, but days and times could change in the months ahead.

The store is a dream come true for Frankie Van Horn Harris, director of the Junior Humane Society.

“It’s something I didn’t think I would ever see in my lifetime, but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a fundraiser,” said Harris. She said a volunteer, Amanda Gifford, heard about the property being available.

A deal was made, and soon, Gifford, along and two other volunteers, Kristi Kirby and Crystal Clanton, were busy preparing the store for customers.

The store also features a wall featuring photos of dogs and cats looking for new homes through JHS.

“We are all excited about the thrift store. We hope to hold pet adoptions, bathing parties, and other events here,” she said.

JHS welcomes donations — just leave items on the front porch if the store is closed.

The JHS Thrift Store is open Wednesday – Friday from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Grand Opening will be Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pictured top: JHS Volunteers (L-R) Kristi Kirby, Amanda Gifford, Crystal Clanton, Mary Foster, Director Frankie Van Horn Harris, Christa Pettijohn, Elizabeth Irby and Janet Lewis outside the new JHS Thrift Store in Cantonment. Pictured inset: Frankie Van Horn Harris, director of the Junior Humane Society. Pictured below: Map showing the store location.