What Is Daisy's Rescued Goods and How Does Shopping There Support Foothills Animal Rescue?

Daisy's Rescued Goods is the resale boutique arm of Foothills Animal Rescue, with two non-consignment locations in Scottsdale and Carefree, Arizona. Every purchase and donation made at either store supports the rescue's lifesaving work — 100% of proceeds go to Foothills Animal Rescue. If you want to shop secondhand while directly funding pet rescue, either location works; the main differences are address and summer hours.

What Daisy's Rescued Goods actually is

It is not a typical thrift store tied to a national chain. According to Foothills Animal Rescue, Daisy's Rescued Goods operates as two non-consignment resale boutiques. "Non-consignment" means items are donated rather than placed on consignment for a seller's cut — so the full proceeds stay with the rescue instead of being split with consignors.

The rescue describes the stores as "more than just a place to shop" and states that 100% of proceeds support Foothills Animal Rescue, helping create brighter futures for pets in need. Donations and purchases are both framed as ways to contribute.

Where the two locations are

Both stores share the same standard schedule, with a seasonal change in midsummer.

Hours of operation

Standard hours (both locations):

• Monday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Summer hours (July & August):

• Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Sunday – Monday: Closed

If you are planning a visit in July or August, note that the store is closed both Sunday and Monday and does not open until Tuesday — a shift from the standard Monday–Saturday schedule. Calling ahead is reasonable if you are making a special trip.

How shopping there supports the rescue

The mechanism is straightforward: the boutiques sell donated goods, and the proceeds fund the rescue's operations. Foothills Animal Rescue describes itself as having grown from a small foster-based rescue started in 1995 into one of the Valley's most trusted animal welfare organizations, helping more than 1,000 pets find brighter futures each year.

That context matters for understanding where your money goes. The rescue's broader work includes:

• Adoptions — placing dogs and cats in homes
• Foster care — the model the organization was founded on
• Community support and events — such as adoption and community events listed on its calendar

So a purchase at Daisy's Rescued Goods is one of several ways to support the same mission, alongside adopting, donating, or getting involved directly.

Ways to support beyond shopping

If shopping isn't practical, the rescue lists other entry points:

• Adopt — find dogs and cats looking for homes
• Donate — direct financial support
• Get involved — volunteering and community participation
• Attend events — the rescue maintains a calendar of adoption and community events, including fundraisers such as a rescued beer launch party and a "Whiskers and Wine" event

Donating goods to Daisy's Rescued Goods is itself a form of support, since the stores are donation-driven.

Quick answers to common questions

Is Daisy's Rescued Goods the same as Foothills Animal Rescue? It is the rescue's retail operation — two resale boutiques whose proceeds fund the rescue. The shelter and adoption operations are separate from the stores.

Do all proceeds really go to the rescue? Yes, per the rescue's own description: 100% of proceeds support Foothills Animal Rescue.

Can I donate items instead of buying? The stores are described as non-consignment resale boutiques, and the rescue states that "every donation and purchase helps" — so donations are part of how the stores operate.

Which location should I visit? Either. Scottsdale (23030 N. Pima Rd.) and Carefree (22 Easy Street) share the same standard hours; choose based on which is closer. In July and August, both follow the reduced Tuesday–Saturday schedule.