Unity Thrift, a nonprofit supporting local pets through spaying and neutering services for 19 years, is set to close due to property concerns raised by the Taft Lions Club.
- The Taft Lions Club, which owns the property, has requested Unity Thrift to vacate, citing concerns about the site becoming an “eyesore” after over a decade of operation.
- Unity Thrift will suspend future sales until a resolution is reached, with their last sale scheduled for November 6 to 9 at the corner of Second and Main, in Taft.
- Officials with the non profit say with only 4-5 volunteers, mostly older, managing inventory has become overwhelming for Unity Thrift.
Unity Thrift, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local pets through spaying and neutering services, is set to close after 19 years of operation in Taft. The organization has been crucial in assisting low-income families with their pet care needs, but recent developments threaten its future.
Ron Waldrop, secretary treasurer of the Taft Lions Club, which owns the property where Unity Thrift has been operating since 2010, announced that the club has requested Unity Thrift to vacate the premises.