March 2024 Update:

 

As we pass the two month mark of officially being out of the Cat Lodge & Thrift Store, we wanted to update our supporters with where we are at. We have taken some time to evaluate this project and although it was successful with the help of so many people, we know we can do better and adjust things to save more animals and make more money for them. We are in the process of exploring a lot of different ideas and re-creating our business plan, but of course this will take time and research.

 

Here is what we do know so far - we do want to expand the rescue side of things by adding cat rooms and possibly individual condos for cats that can't be housed with others, whether it be behavioral or health related. We want our next project to lighten the load on volunteers and although we are very proud of the fact that the thrift store made an income starting it's first month, it simply wasn't enough for the manpower that it took to run it. So we are specifically exploring low maintenance high income ideas and when they are perfected, we will be very excited to share it with all of you!

 

So what is the next step? We are currently scheduling a meeting with a potential investor interested in helping us re open and then will make our next moves from there. We appreciate everyone's patience and hope you continue to stick with us as we navigate this change, but there are plenty of ways to stay involved and help save lives! Don't forget the foster based rescue is running as normal and we are still saving lives weekly! You can stay involved by method of your choice here: https://linktr.ee/demisanimalrescue

 

Don't forget one of our biggest events is coming up Bowling for Animals on April 13th. We hope to see you there, be sure to sign up your team HERE! This is one of our all time favorite events!

 

Follow us on our social media groups, email and slack to stay up to date on fundraisers, animals in need of foster and adoption, volunteer gatherings and opportunities, TNR needs etc. We are still running full force, reach out if you want to explore how to get further involved!

ABOUT THE PROJECT

What as the Thrift Store & Cat Lodge all about?

Demi’s Animal Rescue Thrift Store and Cat Lodge was created to provide a safe space for high risk cats to be rehabilitated and given a platform to be highlighted to the public for adoption. We provide everyday, unique and vintage items for purchase to support our goal of reducing adult and senior cats entering Colorado shelters and lowering euthanasia rates.  

Although we will continue to save ALL dogs and cats through our existing foster program, our adoption center (The Cat Lodge) is dedicated to housing specific groups of cats that we have identified as overlooked and in need. The adoption center consists of two free roaming cat rooms and focuses on providing a space for senior cats, bonded pairs, under socialized cats, black cats, FIV positive cats and more. These are cat populations that have high euthanization rates in shelters, are easily overlooked, or are not provided the opportunity they need to thrive in the shelter due to the stressful environment. Due to the nature of a free roaming space, we are not able to accommodate cats with highly contagious diseases or cat aggressive cats in the center, but will continue to try to provide for those cats in our foster program as we are able to.

 
3,094 adult and senior cats were euthanized in Colorado shelters in 2019. Additionally, out of 8,863 adult cats that were surrendered by their owners, only 20% of those went into a rescue. The remaining 80% entered the shelter system. Demi’s Animal Rescue Thrift Store and Cat Lodge will be working to close this gap. The Thrift Store and Cat Lodge is open to the public to shop for unique, fun finds at equally fair prices and visiting adoptable cats, making the Thrift Store and Cat Lodge a must see stop while in Denver. The Cat Lodge brings once overlooked cats to the forefront of people’s attention. 
 
The Cat Lodge is dedicated to housing specific groups of cats that we have identified as overlooked and high risk in shelters. Consisting of two free roaming cat rooms, the Lodge focuses on providing a space for senior cats, bonded pairs, under socialized cats, black cats, FIV positive cats and others. These are cat populations that have high euthanization rates in shelters , are easily overlooked, or are not provided the opportunity they need to thrive in the shelter due to the stressful environment. Due to the nature of a free roaming space, we are not able to accommodate cats with highly contagious diseases or cat aggressive cats in the center but will continue to try to provide for those cats in our foster program as space permits.
 
Our first line of defense in lowering shelter euthanization numbers is assisting with pet retention. We will do everything we can to help people keep their pets and have a support system in place that helps connect pet owners with resources for  assistance with  supplies, behavior modification and training, veterinary assistance and more to allow them to keep their pet.
 
If all potential retention options have been explored and are not feasible, we will welcome any adult or senior cat into our Cat Lodge program, saving them from the stress and regression of entering the shelter environment. We place priority on local owner surrenders keeping the largest impact within Colorado. We  continue to help all cats and dogs through our existing foster program. 
 

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Demi's Animal Rescue Thrift Store and Cat Lodge
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Barbara YamaguchiBarbara Yamaguchi
17:09 14 Mar 22
Very friendly. Lots of selection at great prices. Cozy home setting.
MrNine 910MrNine 910
22:17 16 Feb 22
Awesome Thrift store with many great deals. Let's not forget the Cats! They treat the animals better than any shelter in Denver and have a adorable set up for them. They also don't make it a pain to adopt a animal like some shelters that require a million different things from you.
Kariana JudeKariana Jude
01:28 23 Dec 21
Demi and staff are absolutely so sweet and incredible. We got our kitty here, he is the sweetest and we are so glad we went here!!! The thrift picks are so cute and good priced also 🙂
Sophia LaBelle-PlottSophia LaBelle-Plott
23:25 09 Oct 21
this place was amazing! the selection of clothes was vast, everything was in good condition. i found a piece i’d been looking for FOREVER. not to mention the cats! they’re so cute and sweet and the owners obviously care about them a lot. the staff were so kind and the store was well kept. i couldn't have had a better experience!
Julia LomeliJulia Lomeli
20:32 26 Sep 21
This place is truly a gem I found unexpectedly! I love the idea of it being a thrift store and a cat adoption place I mean it can't get better than that! The layout of all the different rooms are wonderfully layed out so you could find just about anything you'd like. The cat rooms are really cool and the cats seem well cared for and comfortable in them. I am very happy to donate some of my stuff to this place because I know it's all to help this wonderful organization.
PeachyBorisPeachyBoris
15:24 02 Sep 21
If you like thrift stores, you'll love this one! The store is clean and well organized, with better prices and selection than places like Goodwill. There's also the added benefit of cats on-site in case you want to adopt or just take a break from shopping to watch them relax in their gorgeous rooms. You can directly see the impact of your money in how happy the cats look and the professionalism of the facilities.I added some photos of things that I bought. The handmade clay bowl was $2 and I used it as a succulent planter. The unique cat wind chime was $5 and sounds wonderful on our balcony.
Angelita TheOnlyAngelita TheOnly
14:30 19 Aug 21
Went for my first visit yesterday and I can guarantee I'll be back so much they'll be sick of me!! The prices are just awesome and super fair! The staff was even better and gave the place a great vibe. I work near by and we are all thrilled to have them in the neighborhood!
Lauren GwaltneyLauren Gwaltney
19:50 18 Aug 21
Visited today and had such a great experience!! Got a stack of clothes, two sets of drinking glasses, and some other small things all for $60 and got to see some cute cats in the process. The staff was extremely nice and helpful and the prices were very reasonable and I was surprised at the amount of cool stuff in stock!
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