Vancouver Paws-n-Claws is Movin’ On Up

Humane Society Thrift Store Triples in Size.

DogHoldingDollar 125 Vancouver Paws n Claws is Movin On Up The Humane Society for Southwest Washington will celebrate the official Grand Re-Opening of its Paws-N-Claws Thrift Store #1 on Saturday, July 16. The newly relocated store sells gently used clothing, furniture, house wares, sporting and gardening equipment, books and toys, antiques, shoes and purses, dishes, textiles and more, has moved just three doors down from its previous post and is located at 3200 NE 52^nd, at St. John’s Blvd. in Vancouver. Paws-N-Claws Thrift Store #2, located at 13898 NE 28th Street in Vancouver, will continue to operate in its current location.

Come join the celebration between 11 am and 2 pm with hot dogs and sodas, try your luck at the prize wheel, earn discount coupons, enter to win one of two Paws-n-Claws gift certificates, and meet some adoptable dogs. So you can have a hot dog while you’re there, and take a dog home, too!

“Paws-N-Claws #1 was significantly outgrowing its previous space; and the community, including frequent thrift store shoppers and Humane Society supporters, were steadily expressing their support in helping us grow,” said Chuck Tourtillott, executive director of the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. “The opportunity presented itself and we set the planning in motion.”

The new space, a former Walgreens store, is not only three-times larger, but also offers spacious amenities the thrift store was not previously afforded such as large updated dressing rooms, more sorting and work space for staff, and a designated “Paws-N-Claws Boutique” featured high-end and brand name clothing and accessories. “We feel that this is a location that we can continue to grow in to for many years to come,” said Tourtillott. “Our goal is to continue to meet the needs of a community that is eager to support us.”

Paws-N-Claws regular shopping hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sundays 10 am to 5 pm. Donation hours are Thursday and Friday 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 4 pm.