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Sarsha 2 Years Old Female #15018 Sarsha is a beautiful tortoiseshell girl. Affectionate and sweet, she will come to you when she wants affection. She is outgoing and confident and would make a wonderful addition to your home.

Daz 4 Years Old Male #17346 Daz is a gorgeous smoochy boy who loves cuddles and roast chicken. He’s a quiet boy with a very gentle meow. With a slow introduction he should adjust well to being with other pets.

Lany 1 Year Old Female #16904 Lany is very playful, energetic, and adores playing with her toys and doing zoomies around the house. She has a sweet nature and adores attention. She is harness trained.

Conal 10 Years Old Male #14347 Conal is a beautiful big tabby boy. He will warm your lap without a moment’s hesitation and keep you company while you are working or studying from home.

You can find out more about these kitties along with all of our kitties available for adoption at tenlives.com.au Every cat has a story. Are you part of it? #ADOPT

Jackie Croswell and Amanda Bannister have recently joined the Ten Lives volunteer team. Photo by Kaytee

Ten Lives New Norfolk Op Shop builds on success of Margate and North Hobart

Rich East, of Ten Lives Cat Centre

TEN Lives Op Shops have become a muchloved part of the Hobart second-hand community. With shops in North Hobart and Margate, it was with great excitement that we recently announced the opening of a new store in the ‘Valley of Love’, New Norfolk.

The store, which opened in early May, takes a prominent position along the busy High St amongst other second-hand and antique shops.

“New Norfolk has always been a destination town for op shoppers and treasure hunters, so it is with great pleasure that we can be a part of that,” Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt said.

“We are confident the new store will do well and be an asset to the community.”

But it’s not just the bargain hunters that are happy. Our Op Shops generate muchneeded funds that allow the Centre to deliver vital services such as surgeries and vet treatments.

“Every purchase helps our cats and kittens,” volunteer and op shop coordinator Jonathan Harvey said.

“A bottle of Meloxican costs around $11. So, if you buy 3 t-shirts at $3-$4 each from the op shop, that pays directly for an item in our vet room.”

The New Norfolk store will also stock a range of cat and dog supplies, including toys and food. Right now there are no pet stores in the area, with customers needing to travel elsewhere to buy premium food.

The new store will fill that gap in the market, but also widen the reach of our key messages of cat containment and welfare. A range of cat and dog supplies has also been introduced in the Margate and North Hobart stores.

As those who have visited a Ten Lives Op Shop will know, the store wouldn’t be complete without a resident kitty. Just like our Margate and North Hobart stores, New Norfolk will feature a cat awaiting adoption.

“Having a cat onsite really sets us apart from other Op Shops,” Jonathan said.

“It also reminds customers that their support is going directly to the welfare of the cats and kittens in need.”

Ten Lives would like to thank all the volunteers and staff who contributed to the opening of the New Norfolk store. New volunteers who are interested in helping out should contact the Centre.

Ten Lives Cat Shelter is a self-funded animal charity that relies on donations and volunteers to care for and rehome the unwanted cats and kittens of Tasmania. See how you can get involved: tenlives.com. au

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