SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A new West Side thrift store is giving shoppers a bargain and local animals a lifeline. <\/p>\n
Second Chance Thrift Store, located at 8336 Marbach Road, sends all of its proceeds directly to San Antonio Pets Alive!, which works to save animals at risk of being euthanized at area shelters. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere is really something for everybody. That has always been my goal,\u201d said Bob Citrullo, executive director for San Antonio Pets Alive!. \u201cThe big reason for doing this is to save lives, but it\u2019s also fun. People love to come in and look for those deals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Citrullo says the nonprofit has already been under added pressure this year. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had a very warm winter, a tremendous kitten season,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I say tremendous kitten season, I mean the amount of bottle babies, kittens being born \u2026 it\u2019s a little early for that, but we\u2019ve already had our first litters come in.\u201d<\/p>\n
To help meet that need, the store has been collecting donations for months and is stocked with furniture, home d\u00e9cor and household items. Citrullo said the goal is to appeal to both treasure hunters and families trying to stretch their budgets.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are many hidden gems, as we say, within the store,\u201d he said. \u201cPeople come out, and it\u2019s a lot of fun. And then there are people who are really looking for that value, who need to save and pinch every dollar.\u201d<\/p>\n
The store will continue to accept donations and offer pick up for those who need assistance dropping off items. <\/p>\n
\u201cEvery dollar made in the store, like our sign says, saves a life,\u201d Citrullo said.<\/p>\n
Second Chance Thrift Store will have its grand opening Thursday, Feb. 26, at noon. It is expected to be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
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