Welcome to the Thrift Shop
Save Lives with Every Purchase!
shop
Treasure-hunt from our curated collection of vintage clothing, home decor, artwork, jewelry and more. Best of all, every purchase saves shelter animals!
volunteer
The Thrift Shop welcomes volunteers to help with inventory, merchandising, customer greeting, and more. We practice Covid-19 safety measures.
donate
Donate your pre-loved treasures to help shelter dogs and cats find the new loves in their lives! 100% of proceeds benefit shelter animals.
- shop
Save Lives with Every Purchase!
Berkeley Humane’s newly opened thrift shop features a carefully curated collection of vintage clothing, home decor, framed artwork, jewelry, and more. You never know what treasures you will find, and 100% of proceeds benefit shelter animals through our Hope Medical Fund!
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID #94-1347069.
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- volunteer
Volunteers are the foundation of the Thrift Shop’s success! If you like to have fun with cool people, support a great cause, can enthusiastically greet strangers without jumping on or sniffing them inappropriately, can help fetch items, then we want to hear from you! To learn more, please contact us.
Volunteer roles include sorting donations, merchandising, cashiering and greeting customers.
We adhere to all COVID safety measures, including masks, regularly sanitizing surfaces, and limiting the number of people who can be in the space.
- donate
We are especially grateful for donations of home décor, framed art, jewelry, men and women’s clothing.
All donation items must be brought inside the Thrift Shop (1120 Solano Ave., Albany) during open hours only (Wednesday through Sunday 11AM–6PM).
Please note: we are no longer accepting Thrift Shop donations at our Adoption Center. All donations much be taken to 1120 Solano Ave., Albany. Feel free to also shop for some amazing treasures during your visit!
- baby items including bassinets, cribs, walkers, car seats, strollers
- baby and kids clothes
- bbq grills
- bed frames, beds, futons
- bike racks
- blankets including electric blankets and bedspreads
- canning jars
- cat trees
- chandeliers
- children’s toys
- computers
- crutches, walkers
- curling irons
- dog runs and pens
- draperies
- encyclopedias
- exercise equipment
- fax machines
- fireplace screens
- fur clothing
- furniture (sofas, larger items/sets)
- geriatric equipment
- hair dryers
- hangers
- holiday lights (except new in box)
- ironing boards
- lamps
- large appliances
- light fixtures
- magazines
- microwaves
- office furniture
- perishable items
- pet strollers
- phones
- pillows
- plastic storage bins and
- containers
- plastic water bottles
- potty seats
- printers
- ring binders
- scanners
- scholastic books
- sewing machines
- shower curtains
- shredders
- sofas
- sports equipment
- televisions, monitors, consoles
- typewriters, word processors
- underwear, undergarments
- VCRs
- VHS tapes
- window blinds, curtains, rods, shades, shutters
Questions? Visit our FAQs page.
- 1120 Solano Ave. Albany, CA
- hours: Wednesdays – Sundays, 11AM - 6PM
- (510) 647-9945
hope medical fund
Thrift Shop proceeds support Berkeley Humane’s Hope Medical Fund, giving medically-vulnerable animals the second chance they deserve!
more ways to show support
donate »
Berkeley Humane is supported entirely by private donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
vehicle donation »
Donate your old car, truck, van, motorcycle, trailer, boat, or RV!
planned giving »
Ensure the future care of your family, pets, and causes that are important to you.
Shopping »
Discounts, deals, and give-backs, and our wish list!
