Hi. I am opening a thrift store to raise money to open a dog rescue which will save shelter dogs facing euthanization and will eventually help dogs  in the dog meat trade in South East Asia

I am currently trying to rent a retail space and am asking for community support to show the property management that this store would be a success, as well a positive addition to the shopping center.

Every year thousands of animals are euthanized in County Shelters because they are not adopted, not considered "adoptable" or simply to make room in the shelter. This is very sad and it must stop. It is proven that dogs have emotions like humans and no dog deserves to die alone and scared in an animal shelter.

My goal is to eventually open a dog sanctuary, where they will be rescued, then receive medical attention, training and love. The ones that are not adopted can just live their lives out in the Sanctuary and never be threatened with unnecessary euthanizations. 

I realize that raising this money to accomplish this, will take some time, but every dream has to start somewhere. You can't change the world in a day!�

I would also like to add that due to COVID, many people are struggling and out of work. In these hard times, people can't afford to shop at department stores. Right now second hand and thrift stores are thriving. Because people have been stuck at home, many are cleaning out their closets. Donations are up. Shopping is up. This store will succeed!

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/business/2020/12/21/why-thrift-stores-are-thrive-during-covid

I am asking you to sign this petition, in support of this new Thrift Store in Watsonville.

Thank you! I appreciate you all!❤️