Do any animal welfare charities in US run thrift or consignment shops?

Question

If not, do you know if any are interested in trying this method of fundraising? I'm interested in starting and running one to benefit an animal rescue or shelter organization. If not under the auspices of a national organization, would I be able to establish one independently as a non-profit with a percentage of profit dedicated to a specific charity, and still draw my own income from it? Any and all input welcome!

Answer 1

I am not familiar with thrift/consignment shops run by the animal charities. I doubt if the national shealters: ASPCA/SPCA would be interested They have their own programs.

Fabulous idea! I volunteered at a dog shelter and loved it. Super, super idea. In which city will you start? The shelter where I volunteered is moving to a new, larger location.

The downside is, shelters don't have the manpower to run a shelter and focus on a Thrift/Consignment store. It would be necessary to hire paid employees, above minimum wage.

http://animalhavenshelter.org/ New York City.