Supporting animal welfare with affordable fashion
Headed by Tobie Curtis, a mother of three with a lifetime of experience working with animals, Northern Valley Animal Haven is a permanent shelter for guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, horses and sheep; and now you can benefit from their newly opened fundraising store while also supporting animal rescue efforts.
After her 19 year old English bull terrier passed away in 2019, Tobie and her family decided to start a rescue haven for guinea pigs and rabbits; pets people often don’t realise require a lot of work. Now the haven is situated on a ten acre property on the edge of Wellsford and also accommodates other animals such as chickens, horses and sheep.
Guinea pigs can live for eight years and rabbits for 12 years, similar to a pet lamb. At Northern Valley Animal Haven animals are a big commitment for the whole family. Guinea pigs and rabbits require regular cleaning and housekeeping of their cage environment and they can have special needs and dietary requirements. They’re also considered to be exotic pets and will get the best care from an exotic vet, which can mean extra expense. They are definitely not the cheap and easy animals they are made out to be!
To facilitate the growing need to provide shelter for these animals, the Haven recently opened a fundraising shop at 138 Rodney Street, Wellsford. The store has new and pre-loved fashion items for all. And while the animals are the main part of the mission, they are pleased to be able to help the community by providing affordable clothing and fashion items for everyone.
Some of the main brands that Northern Valley Fashions currently offers include Fifth Avenue Collection, a huge range of Canadian designed Swarovski fashion jewellery and Sweet Cheeks Leggings - soft peachskin leggings in over 400 different designs and sizes in partnership with a New Plymouth based company. Also on offer are several racks of pre-loved clothing for the whole family at just $1 an item. Due to the rising cost of living, Tobie and her family are hoping they can alleviate any struggles the community are experiencing when it comes to the cost of clothing their families.
Northern Valley Fashions accept donations of good, clean clothing and small household items.
Sizes range from baby to ladies size 30 and there is also a growing selection of items for the family and the home.
Northern Valley Animal Haven and Northern Valley Fashions seek to improve the lives of animals and people in our community. Visit the website, follow the Facebook page or join the interactive VIP group to support the work they are doing. The shop is open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and some Saturdays and late nights. Look out for the open sign and pop in!
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