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Animal lovers urged to buy clothes from PDSA charity shops
Animal lovers are being urged to buy clothes from their nearest PDSA charity shop as part of a new campaign to help ensure that poorly pets receive the treatment they deserve.
To coincide with London Fashion Week, former BBC Clothes Show presenter Tim Vincent is helping to raise awareness of the rare gems that can be found in PDSA shops.
A mecca for bargain hunters, the shops contain a huge variety of clothes, shoes and accessories, most of which are a lot cheaper than similar items found on the high street.
Tim said: “I’m really excited about this fantastic campaign. It’s great to see the variety of clothing you can pick up from a PDSA shop. It ranges from casual clothes to walk your dog to getting catwalk ready for a night out.
“I’m a huge animal lover and by purchasing items from a PDSA shop, not only are you getting your fashion fix but you could help save a pet’s life.”
Philip Klette, PDSA’s head of retail, added that PDSA shops are a great alternative to the high street.
He said: “Many people are unaware of the amazing clothes and accessories you can snap up from a charity shop, often for a lot cheaper than on the high street.
“We also find that a lot of our customers enjoy creating their own individual look which is particularly appropriate around London Fashion Week.”
To help spread the campaign through social media, the charity are asking owners to share a photo of themselves with their dog - either on a walk, or simply just striking a pose using the hashtag #DogWalk2CatWalk.
A list of PDSA charity shops can be found at www.pdsa.org.uk/dogwalk2catwalk .
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