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Generosity Corner, the community shop on the corner of Mill Lane and Whitaker Road, will wind up a busy year with a fundraiser for the Country Retreat Animal Sanctuary on Saturday, December 9, from 9am to 1pm.
The non-profit sanctuary, run by Helen and Gavin Cook, cares for abandoned and surrendered mother dogs and puppies. Every year, they rehome hundreds of puppies that come from all over the North Island. Money raised will help meet ongoing costs such as food and vet bills.
Shop owner John Bass says the shop keeps a permanent donation box on the counter for the sanctuary, but hopes the Saturday sizzle will add another $3000 to the cause.
Over the last 12 months, the shop has donated to Warkworth Lions, Mahurangi Hockey Club, Parent Port, Warkworth Scouts, Feeling Fab, Warkworth Food Rescue, Longacres Animal Haven and Adults in Motion (AIM).
Bass thanked Placemakers for its continued support, shop volunteers and everyone who had donated good, saleable items.
Bass said the only downside this year was the amount of “rubbish” left at the shop door after hours.
This included soiled clothing and worn-out beds that were unsaleable.
“We spent $6000 on landfill fees – money that otherwise could have been spent supporting groups in our community,” he said.
