There’s something new in store for customers at PAL Thrift

By Amy Campanini CONTRIBUTOR

Bluffton is known for great shopping, including lots of charming, locally owned boutiques, as well as outlets. Nestled among the many businesses in Sheridan Park, locals and tourists alike have discovered a hidden gem where great buys save lives. By shopping at the Palmetto Animal League Thrift Store, you are helping rescue animals.

“Our mission is to accept quality, gently used donations and sell them at reasonable prices to support the welfare and feeding of animals under our care until they find their forever home,” said PAL Development Coordinator Stephanie Bashaw.

Under new management, PAL Thrift has undergone a full reorganization in the past few months. Customers can still expect all the same departments they love, with newly expanded areas, including golf, sports, and tools. One of the most popular new spaces is all about our four-legged friends.

“Since helping animals is PAL’s focus, we dedicated an entire room to pet items, filling it with everything a person could dream of to keep their cat or dog happy,” said Bashaw.

PAL Thrift has something for everyone, including lower priced items as well as de- signer items and antiques. How can the store offer so many unique, specialty finds all in one place? Quality donations from people like you keep shoppers coming back on a regular basis to see what’s new.

“People donate some of the most beautiful pieces of furniture, and when they hit the floor, they don’t last long,” said Bashaw. “If you have a large furniture donation, PAL Thrift will come pick it up for free.”

If you have a flair for retail and a love for animals, PAL Thrift is always looking for fun, enthusiastic volunteers like Joanne

Smith, who has been volunteering at the store since 2008. She enjoys using her creativity and organizational skills to support PAL’s no kill rescue programs.

“I love animals and I want to help them all and keep them happy and healthy,” said Smith. “I love helping make their lives better.”

Need another reason to stop by and see what’s new in store at PAL Thrift? Mingle with adorable, adoptable pets as you browse this Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone who brings a pet food donation for PAL’s Adoption Center will receive a free PAL vehicle magnet.

To learn how your purchases and donations give abandoned, abused and neglected animals a second chance at life, visit palmettoanimalleague.org/thrift.