In downtown Monticello, a local thrift shop is turning bargain hunting into life-saving support for dogs and cats in need.WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Wag the Dog thrift shop turns everyday shopping into lifesaving support for local animalsWag the Dog Thrift Store offers everything from clothes to furniture at a low cost. The store is run completely by volunteers, with every purchase and dollar made benefiting the Jefferson County Humane Society, a local no-kill shelter dedicated to caring for dogs until they find a home.According to Florida shelter data, over 350,000 animals entered shelters in 2024, making community support critical for no-kill facilities to continue saving lives.Edye Corley has been volunteering at the shelter for 10 years. She said every sale means hope and another animal getting a second chance at life."All our proceeds from the sale of the store go to support our no-kill shelter and adoption center. We take care of them medically and physically," Corley said.For many shoppers, the impact goes far beyond a good deal. It is a way for the community to come together and give animals a second chance."We love the fact that its all donationsit goes back to the community and its for the dogsthe no-kill shelter," Matthew Bybiral said.Shoppers say while the price tag may be small, the impact is priceless.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.Like us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram and X. ...read more read less