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donations we receive.
The team works tirelessly, ensuring
the shop is beautifully merchandised
to generate sales for all our animals at
the sanctuary and we couldn’t achieve
this without the generous donations
we receive and the support of our
volunteers that we are so lucky to
have helping us. A big shout out must
also go to our two van drivers, Gary &
Gary, who collect and deliver furniture
for us, we couldn’t be without them,
Hi, my name is Janine, and I am
thank you Gary x 2! We are proud
the latest recruit to the Assisi Team
of our ‘spot’ on the High Street and
in Holywood. I am the mother of 2
appreciate the lovely compliments we
boys, but also share my home with 2
regularly receive about the shop.
wonderful dogs, Caleb and Eden, and
equally wonderful cats, Amy and Rui.
It’s hard to believe we are already into
It’s my first time working for a charity,
Spring!
but I can honestly say, it’s one of the
best and most rewarding jobs I’ve ever
We have had a good start to the
had.
New Year with some truly amazing
donations coming through our doors,
My love for animals became very
Laura Ashley & Marks & Spencer
apparent as a child and in my 20’s
sofas all in superb condition. I would
I found, or perhaps they found me,
like to thank all our customers who
2 street dogs on one of the Greek
donate on a regular basis and also
Islands. After a lot of paperwork, and 6
those who have recently chosen to
months in quarantine, Callie and Annie
donate & support Assisi. Without your
donations, we simply couldn’t trade.
If you’re thinking of refreshing your The last couple of years have been
home for the Spring – do pay us a difficult the world over but there is
visit – we have a fabulous range of one thing that we could all do and
furniture and a great selection of soft it’s free…. kindness to one another,
furnishings - rugs, cushions, curtains & especially to our pets! ‘It’s easier to
lamps to complete your makeover on take than to give. It’s nobler to give
a budget. than to take. The thrill of taking lasts a
Georgina Craig day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime’.
Shop Manager (Joan Margues)
Fiona Cox
Holywood Shop

As our one-year anniversary fast
approaches, it’s the perfect time
to reflect on our first year since we
opened our doors in Holywood.
What a year it has been – receiving
amazing donations, finding hidden
gems, working with a fabulous
team of volunteers who all have an
abundance of enthusiasm, talent, and
creativity, building relationships with
regular customers and welcoming
new customers to the shop - along
with their dogs of course! We truly
appreciate all the terrific, generous

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