Second Hand Nose is not just a new thrift store, it’s a new concept. Sales will benefit the local A Paw and a Prayer dog rescue, and as part of a certified 501(c)3, purchases will be tax-deductible. The store will also unleash other animal services at its 2605 Banks Road location.
Groomers will likely be on-site weekly so people and their pets can upgrade their look simultaneously. Some of the rescue’s approximately 600 dogs adopted out each year will also be on-hand.
East Hamilton area residents Ruth Smith, left, and Judy Butterfield are opening a new thrift store to aid their nonprofit dog rescue A Paw and a Prayer.“It’s going to be a unique thrift store because there will not only be clothing and housewares like everywhere else has, we’re also going to have some adoptable dogs on-site,” said co-owner Ruth Smith. “People can do a little thrift shopping and a little dog shopping at the same time.”
She and partner Judy Butterfield are still looking for donations before the store’s May 12 and 13 grand opening.
“Anything you wouldn’t mind using in heaven,” Butterfield said of the selection. “We don’t want it to be nasty stuff. It’s going to be higher-end clothing and furnishings, knickknacks, collectibles; we’ve got some antiques in there and things for dogs.”