BEST CHRISTIAN-FREE OP SHOP: CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY
Located in the middle of Newtown, this op shop is overflowing with goods just waiting to be snapped up by shoppers keen for a good buy. This shop has many regular customers for a number of good reasons: The extensive record, CD and DVD collections on offer and products ranging from china to jewellery create a veritable shopping playground for customers; the cheap prices are enough to make you do a double-take at the price tags and the best part is that the profits all go to the adjoining Cat Protection Society. In addition to donations, this shop provides the backbone for its funding. The entire staff at the shop works on a volunteer basis and this place is filled with good will and a sincere desire to help cats in need, as well as their potential owners – it even occasionally pitches in to assist customers with discount de-sexing through the Society. Staff member Robyn describes the shop as “a very happy and pleasant place to work”. It has us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. (Jade Tyrrell)
103 Enmore Rd, Newtown. 9516 2072, catprotection.org.au
