Fundraising store for ‘poorly pets’ opens

VETERINARY charity PDSA opened the doors of its new Ballymena shop on Thursday morning to help raise funds for sick and injured pets.

Located at 127 Church Street, the shop sells a traditional range of clothing and accessories, shoes, books, CDs, bric-a-brac and toys as well as a range of new goods, including homeware and gifts.

PDSA’s Store Manager Rachel Wray said:“All funds raised at the store will help PDSA’s vets and nurses care for sick and injured pets in the local area.”

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Rachel is also appealing for volunteers to join the store which will raise funds to provide free veterinary treatment for sick and injured pets of local people in need at the Belfast PDSA PetAid hospitals.

So, if you can spare a few hours or days a week to help serve customers, sort stock or create attractive displays, just get in touch.

“Volunteering for PDSA is extremely enjoyable and full training is provided, so no prior experience is needed. It’s a rewarding way to spend some of your free time, make new friends and, if you’re currently job-hunting, it looks great on your CV too,” said Rachel.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for PDSA can call freephone 0800 854194 for more information and for more info. about Ballymena PDSA store, call Rachel Wray, Store Manager, on 02825 651926.

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