National Animal Sanctuaries Support League
   (NASSL - Bristol Branch)

NASSL Bristol Branch Charity Shops

Newsflash: Furniture Store opened! Click here to read more

FIDO's

64 Riding Leaze
Lawrence Weston
Bristol
BS11 0QB

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FIDO's Charity Shop was opened in 2006, the impact it has made upon the local community would suggest it had been situated at Lawrence Weston on the outskirts of Bristol far longer.

Lesley McMahon, NASSL South West and Wales area co-ordinater and FIDO's shop manager explained:

"FIDO's is an integral part of the community and provides valuable funds for NASSL. These funds can contribute to anything deemed essential for the smooth running of any of the rescues within NASSL. It could be a new roof for a horse sanctuary, computer equipment or whatever they need.

The shop is a great success because everyone in the surrounding area supports us on such a regular basis, whether this is in the form of donations or purchases. Many people have said that they couldn't imagine Lawrence Weston without FIDO's. We have a mixture of second hand goods for sale and also pet food and accessories, kindly donated by local pet suppliers. It's a one stop shop for many residents who cannot or do not want to travel into the city centre and we know so many of our customers by name-they are like family."

Veterinary Treatment

Due to Hassan's departure the Vetinary Surgery is now held on Wednesday at Fidos by appointment only. New vets Dave & Amelia also cover two other surgeries for Natures Vetinary Clinic at Paulton & Bath. Various offers for treatments such as Puppy Packs and Kitten Packs are available with substanial discounts to customers.

The Team

NASSL Volunteers in FIDO's Charity Shop

One person who is an invaluable part of the team but who customers may not know as well as Lesley and the helpers who contribute to the smooth running of the shop, is Jock. A former air force chef, he faithfully delivers all the helpers a piping hot meal every day (along with desert) refusing to accept any payment.

Truly a team effort and all to help the animals in the South West and Wales region (and sometimes beyond)!

If you think you could provide a few items for FIDO's, please give Lesley a call on
0117 982 2113 (daytime) or 0117 950 3342.

THIS & THAT

Due to high demand at Fido's a second charity shop was opened on 16th April 2010, this time a furniture store.

THIS & THAT is situated just a few doors down from Fido's:
74 Riding Leaze, Lawrence Weston, Bristol BS11 0QB

Phone: 0117 9822113.

All stock sold in the shop has been donated with the exception of a hardware counter selling nuts and bolts. Lesley McMahon explained to the Bristol Evening Post "There's nowhere close by to buy small bits and pieces of hardware, so we're hoping it will be a service to the community."

Click here to read the Bristol Evening Post Full Article here (link opens a new window).