PetSave - Tour of the Thrift Store

Step inside the Pet Save Retail Thrift Store at 685 Notre Dame in Sudbury, located across from Burger King, for a full walk-through tour with Carrie and Jill. This episode takes viewers through the heart of the store, showing how donated items from the Sudbury community are transformed into direct support for Pet Save’s animal rescue work.

The tour begins at the front of the store, where new locally made items are featured through partnerships with businesses such as Old Soul Soap Company, Joyful Home, local crafters, authors, bakers, and makers. From handmade soaps, candles, catnip toys, jewelry, baked goods, and sourdough products, every purchase helps support the rescue.

Carrie walks through the main shopping areas, including women’s and men’s clothing, Pet Save swag, shoes, purses, books, kids’ clothing, toys, pet supplies, kitchenware, dishes, collectibles, artwork, linens, holiday décor, and the year-round Christmas room. The upstairs area is described as a mini department store full of affordable treasures, from replacement dishware to wedding décor, glassware, coffee mugs, small appliances, bedding, curtains, and unique vintage finds.

A major highlight of the episode is Josie, the beloved senior store cat who has become a local celebrity and unofficial boss of the thrift store. Jill shares Josie’s rescue story, her strong personality, her fan base, and how she represents the mission of Pet Save: giving animals a safe place, proper care, and a second chance.

The episode also goes behind the scenes into the sorting and intake area, showing the huge volunteer effort required to process donations, organize clothing, price items, prepare inventory, and keep the store running. Viewers get a better understanding of how much work happens before items ever reach the sales floor.

Carrie and Jill also explain why quality donations matter. Broken, rusted, chipped, or unusable items create extra garbage costs for the rescue, taking money away from the animals. They encourage the community to donate thoughtfully so the store can continue keeping prices low while raising funds for vet bills, food, shelter maintenance, and rescue operations.

This walk-through shows that the Pet Save Retail Thrift Store is more than a place to shop. It is a community-powered rescue engine where every donation, every purchase, every volunteer hour, and every shared post helps save animals.

Visit Pet Save Retail Thrift Store at 685 Notre Dame in Sudbury and discover great finds that give back.