Junior Humane Society Thrift Store Grand Opening Saturday In Cantonment

November 14, 2009

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The Junior Humane Society will celebrate the grand opening of its own Thrift Store in Cantonment on Saturday.

The grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new store, located the corner of Highway 29 North and Neal Road. In addition to the grand opening sale, the Junior Humane Society will have lots of puppies and dogs looking for new homes, plus cookies and punch.

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.

jrhumane11.jpgThe 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.

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.

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2 Responses to “Junior Humane Society Thrift Store Grand Opening Saturday In Cantonment”

  1. unchain your dog on November 14th, 2009 5:42 am

    The Junior Humane Society has a web site for more info:

    http://www.jrhumanesociety.com

    We could use volunteers to help in many areas….fostering, transporting, helping out at PetsMart on adoption days first and third Sat. of each month, collecting donations of pet food, blankets, dog houses, etc. JHS is a network of foster volunteers so we don’t have an actual building.

    Thanks to the community for your support!

  2. A.W. THOMPSON on November 14th, 2009 1:35 am

    I COMMEND THESE LADIES FOR TAKING ON SUCH A WORTHWHILE AND MUCH NEEDED PROJECT AS THIS.I HOPE AND PRAY FOR THE GOOD FOLKS OF NORTHESCAMBIA TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORT.MAYBE A SIGHT CAN BE FORMED SO THAT PEOPLE CAN VOLUNTEER AND DONATE TO THIS.I CAN ONLY SEE IT GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER AND HOPEFULLY CATCHING ON IN EVERY TOWN ON THE NORTH END OF OF OUR COUNTY.AND SURROUNDING ONES.YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE CAN TAKE PART. I FOR ONE CAN TELL OF THE JOY OF ADOPTING A PET FROM AN ANIMAL SHELTER MR.LUCKY AN ADULT MALE BEAGLE HAS BEEN A WELCOME ADDITION TO THE THOMPSON FAMILY.SO LETS SPREAD THE WORD AND LET THE INTERNET AND THIS SITE BE A TOOL TO HELP GET THIS OFF TO A GREAT START.THERE ARE A WIDE VARIETY PETS THAT NEED A GOOD HOME IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTWEST ALABAMA. AT ANY GIVEN TIME.GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU .A.W THOMPSON MOSQUITO FLATS FLORIDA

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