A presenter and journalist helped a dog charity open its newest charity shop. Dogs Trust officially opened the doors of its new branch with the help of dog owner and local resident Natasha Kaplinsky OBE and her dog Dolly. The shop in Cliffe High Street in Lewes offers a wide range of pre-loved goods including women's clothing and accessories, menswear and essential dog products.
Savvy shoppers and their canine counterparts can browse the bargains in store together, with all purchases raising vital funds for the charity as well as promoting awareness of the rescue pooches in Dogs Trust care. Natasha Kaplinsky OBE and her dog Dolly (Image: Dogs Trust) Prior to cutting the ribbon Natasha thanked the crowd that had gathered outside the shop and said: “I’ve done a lot of exciting things in my life, but I think this has to top them all. Read more: Beloved dog has lucky escape after inhaling stone “We’re here in Lewes, my hometown, and I love dogs - I have a lot of them.
This is a brilliant new shop. I’ve had a look around and the quality of the items for sale is really amazing. I think it’s absolutely wonderful that so many people have come down to show their support.
“If you’re coming into Lewes to visit the shop, please do rummage around your house and help Dogs Trust fill the shelves with even more amazing products and if you’ve got any spare time, please help by joining the volunteer team.” The new shop is the second Dogs Trust shop in East Sussex , the othe.