Fun selection, wonderful staff, great cause. I check in every couple weeks honestly and have had some great finds.

I've noticed how pricing has really changed. I understand wanting to get top value for the nonprofit mission. But the other side is thrifting is part bargain for the shopper. I'm not go to pay 90 dollars for a used piece of clothing. Regardless of brand. I am not going to donate or shop here for a while because I love thinking that someone will enjoy my nice items at a great price...but that doesn't seem to align right now. read more

Loved this cute little thrift shop in a quiet neighborhood in Alameda. We stopped by while in the area and luckily found cheap street parking right around the corner. A quaint store with good lighting and friendly staff, this thrift shop isn't big but does curate a nice little collection - I saw cute tops, dresses, scarves, handbags, and jewelry. Everything was tidy and in its right place. I'm not sure if there's a dressing room since I didn't use one, but there are plenty of mirrors around the store that you can use. Bonus: all proceeds go towards their affiliated animal rescue! I picked up a patterned skirt and T-shirt here for less than $20, and my friend got a few items as well. Checking out was easy breezy, and they let us know that they're able to take most donations (though if you have anything large, best to call in ahead of time). All in all, not much more I can ask for a pleasant thrifting experience. read more

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I love the thrifty kitty! I always find something here. It's very clean and well organized. Pricing is a bit confusing. Some seen items seem overpriced while some are a terrific bargain. read more

Well organized. Good selection. I would recommend this shop for thrifters and resellers.

I love going in to admire the wonderful second hand, new to me, items at Thrifty Kitty! I often buy the pet items but I have also bought jewelry and next to new clothing as well as a few kitchen items. It's my way of recycling, saving money and helping a good cause all at the same time! The volunteers are always so kind and the staff is always helpful. The best part is knowing they're there to help the Alameda animal shelter ! Similar to Diggity Dog on Pacific and Webster! I recommend both places- although Thrifty Kitty is the higher end boutique. read more

Service is hit or miss and similar to other reviews that mention the staff talking about shoppers after they leave, someone working there snapped at a woman and her son for wandering into an area where she was setting up a display and then proceeded to talk poorly about them once they left. Not spending $ here for that level of nasty attitude. read more

This place is clean and the staff are nice. Just have a problem with the price gouging. I went in to take a look the other day, and I couldn't believe my eyes. Charging 29.99 for a pair of USED lululemon leggings? Really? I saw so many other over priced items. I want to support local, but you're better off just going to Salvation Army. read more

Stumbled upon this store as I was walking around the island. Great selection inside with some designer brands like Roberto Cavalli and Theory. Only one fitting room but not that much of a problem if it's not busy. They have everything from clothes to glassware. Didn't find anything for me this time but worth a browse! read more

Wildly overpriced at times but well curated thrift shop. Current clothing, vintage porcelain bits and bobs, costume and artisanal jewelry. Nearly everything is in pristine condition. Lovely employees, imperious (think Queen Charlotte of Bridgerton) manager that gleans the best for herself. Regardless, it all rolls along and funds the local animal shelter. read more

The Thrifty Kitty is a thrift store operated by Friends of Alameda Animals Shelter (FAAS). they specialize in cat adoptions. this small store offers books, antiques, women's clothes, jewelry, glassware, etc. in peak condition. everything is displayed expertly, store is uber clean. prices are competitive... sad, i didn't find anything. i basicly consume but don't collect anything.. read more

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Date: 7/15/2021 Time: 3:15 PM 65° Sunny The Thrifty Kitty is located where J Couture used to be. I found out about this business through a sponsored ad on Facebook. Friends of Alameda Animals Shelter (FAAS) is the organization operating this thrift store. They have been opened since July 1, which is about two weeks ago. After seeing the ad, I decided to browse and see what kind of items they were selling. Wow! All their merchandize is beautifully displayed. I am totally impressed. There is an assortment of tops, blouses, slacks, dresses, scarves, women's accessories (jewelry, purses), household items. The Longchamps 6-pc. crystal glasses were nice to look at. However, I have no place in my home for storing them. Yes, I did see something I like very much - a cream colored canvas tote bag for my shopping needs - and the price was reasonable ($12 plus tax). The bag had my name on it (just kidding) and I was not leaving Thrifty Kitty empty handed. After paying for it, a donation was placed in the birdcage next to the front counter. I love this thrift store since it is within walking distance from my home. Oh, it is so convenient and a neat place to visit and shop. There will be future visits. *Shop is opened Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12 PM to 4 PM. read more

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I almost want to keep this gem to myself! Clean, nice selection of clothes, a fitting room, and very nice people who were kind to me and my daughter. Plus money goes to the Alameda Human Society! Win-win! read more

Cute finds, well curated and laid out, friendly staff. Always a charming place to browse.

OK - Full disclosure: I volunteer here and must share the love of the thrift. Our manager is an expert at curating the donations we receive, and the volunteer staff creates our boutique look. Check out our recent finds for the season. It's so fun working here and hanging with the thrifters of all ages. Open Tuesday - Saturday 11-4 Net proceeds benefit Alameda Animal Shelter read more

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Nice boutique, thrift store proceeds benefit, Alameda animal shelter. Nice jewelry, quality, clothing, and shoes. Mostly ladies things but many designer brands A small amount of home decor, and a really nice little back section of dog collars, leashes, and toys. read more

Stumbled on this store while we were looking for a cafe to get coffee and food .. Boy am I glad they are open!!! I love thrift stores and this thrift store was awesome! They have different things inside like clothes, bags and a variety of antiques and plants :) I bought a succulent, a flower decor and a really cute cat stool...the owner and workers there are very nice and helpful had a great experience here looking around and shopping :) I would definitely come back.. read more

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I love shopping at Thrifty Kitty! The manager, assistant manager, and staff are all so nice and welcoming. They have a good selection of clothes, shoes, handbags, scarves, books, home decor, pet items and lots of fun jewelry and the pricing is very fair. Although the store is a thrift shop, it feels more like a boutique. It is nicely laid out and decorated and they always have a nice seasonal or holiday display at the front of the store. It's such an enjoyable experience just to browse through all the items in the store. They are always accepting donations and I am a frequent donator. The best part about shopping at this store is that all the proceeds go to FAAS (Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter) and it's a good feeling to be helping such a worthy local non-profit. read more

It's mostly clothes & accessories with a few home goods. The store is very clean and organized but I felt the prices are pretty close to retail. It's not a place I would go to find good bargains. I love that all sales help out cats. read more

This great little second hand shop support the local Alameda Animal Shelter. All staff are volunteers. Mostly clothing. Not a ton for larger sizes. They do stock items for pets which is nice. Love stopping by to take a look to support a good cause. read more

Great quality clothes and the staff were excellent! The manager was especially nice, and a volunteer took my things to the register so I had my hands free to shop more! read more

I always find great stuff for my dogs every time I come in! I also have found great treasures for myself. They have clothes, books, games, shoes, decorations, pet stuff, jewelry, and so much more! Everything is very affordable and fairly priced too. The best part is that ALL the money you spend goes to the Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)! read more

Fun store with great finds including clipon earrings, games, pop culture t-shirts and a whole lot more. Staff is friendly!

The store has a wonderful assortment of reasonably priced merchandise. Beautiful clothes and accessories! LOVE every haul. For the most part, staff and volunteers are friendly but there is a nasty unwelcome from some staff toward certain customers. I think on an occasion or two, the customer they were rude to should've pushed back and corrected that behavior immediately. There is disrespectful conversation about customers after they leave, unkind comments about customers in the back of the store employee/inventory area, and colleagues don't hold them accountable. Certainly no words of correction were heard in the same decibel as the words of disrespect. Any public apologies and familiar, "we here at such&such establishment don't condone xyz behavior and want ALL customers to feel welcome..." afterward are moot because adults and especially retired volunteers know better and their politeness should not be selective.These are dangerous times to be relying on other peoples civility and belief that such lack of manners won't be met with aggressive correction, and a well deserved verbal lashing--mind your manners at all times. I've considered stepping in once, but I think this climate makes teachable moments of implicit bias, and subtle disrespect difficult, especially when it's evident there is an allowance for the subtly rude or subtly discriminatory mannerisms. It's a nicely inventoried space for a super great cause, it just needs a team meeting to remind staff that it costs nothing to be kind to everyone--especially customers who are polite to them and the more dopamine felt from thrifting, the more contributions to the animal shelter! read more

A true gem of Alameda! I've shopped here and loved it! They have a variety of items and styles available. They have a legit changing room too so you can try on items before you purchase. I scheduled my appointment a few days in advance, and today I was greeted with a smile by a caring staff member. I was able to offload several bags of clothing. This is a huge win for me and for my closets. I love that the proceeds contribute towards cat rescue! They are short on space so I wasn't able to give them my two boxes of mostly housewares. Pro tip: schedule your Thrifty Kitty drop off time slot a bit before Goodwill's 2pm donation cut off time and you can go there right after with anything they can't use. Adopt don't shop!! Thrifting is good for you and for the planet!! read more

The Thrifty Kitty was a fun experience! This was our first time in this store and everyone was super friendly! The store was super clean and well organized. There was a dressing room available to try items on. Prices were posted and very fair. We found a couple of things to take home and bonus, our purchases benefit the Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Very clean store, has very neat items, benefits FAAS. A cat adoption for animal welfare. Customer service is great! Prices are great! You can even donate money if you like to help cats. Run by a non profit. Enjoyed browsing. read more

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Thrifty Kitty is the best! All the employees and volunteers are so helpful and sweet! I went in looking for accessories to go with my dress for a wedding I was attending, and the volunteers picked out the best jewelry and Steve madden shoes for me! Also found the perfect shirt for my man. Everything is perfectly priced to sell and the best part is all the proceeds go to the animal shelter! Super easy to make a donation and they take everything with a smile. Just call or check out their website! I stop by the Thrifty Kitty to find new clothes, jewelry, kitchen and houseware and whatever catches my eye. Store is always clean and all products in great to new condition. Highly recommend if you're in Alameda! read more

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Nice selection of clothes and other stuff and my daughter and I feel good the money goes to a good cause.

What an amazing find! This thrift store has a ton of amazing products at incredible prices! The folks volunteering there were kind and helpful. We spent an hour here going through everything and ended up with decor, books, and jewelry. Best part is that all profit made goes to the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS). I can't think of a better way to spend my money, and I will definitely continue giving the Thrifty Kitty my business whenever I'm in the area! read more

A fave local thrift store to both donate & shop - curated fashions/upscale accessories...to benefit our furry loved ones.

I donate here all the time and shop here, as well. Lots of treasures. Prices are very reasonable and lots of variety.

Such a cute store & very friendly & helpful staff. I'm a new cat mom of 2 male kittens & I love coming to this store to get them things like bowls, toys, beds, etc. Also I found things for myself which is a bonus. I work in the area so I love being able to drive here on my lunch break to do a little shopping. I also especially love that all of their proceeds go to the Alameda Animal Shelter. read more

I can't wait to come back here!! So many good finds, kind people, and overall very organized and clean. 10/10!

If you haven't found this thrift store yet, you must go. Not only do they have great items at good prices, the staff is fun and helpful, and best yet net proceeds benefit the Alameda The Animal The Shelter. With extended hours, the store is now open Saturday and Sunday 11 to 5, Wednesday and Thursday 12-5, and Frida 12-7. read more

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I discovered Thrifty Kitty because a friend volunteers there, and I was curious! I'm getting a puppy in 6 days, and having fun finding some useful items for the early days. The first time I went to Thrifty Kitty I got a beautiful dog step stool, with 4 steps, wooden with carpeted steps, perfectly sized for a puppy. Although I don't want the dog on my bed, I think this is good for training, and the wood is almost the same color cherry as the bed! And a great deal! $20, brand new. Today I found a "Magic Gate," another item I need to keep the dog in the room until he's trained not to go into the other room. Only $5! Brand new, perfectly good items, and useful. I've bought things for me, too! The prices are all good, everything that's been used are clean and in very good condition. Alameda is lucky to have another well-curated, well-priced thrift store. I recommend Thrifty Kitty to everyone. read more

I LOVE the Thrifty Kitty and try to get over there often for a quick therapeutic/recreational/treasure hunting session! You can tell that the staff and volunteers really care about the shop (and the animals that benefit from this store!) because special attention is given to creating a fun, tidy, colorful, boutique-like shopping experience. The prices are just right--you feel like you're getting a great deal, but you also feel like putting down your credit card because you know it's going to help shelter animals. Five stars and two thumbs up for the Thrifty Kitty! I love your name and logo! Wish you were open Sundays too! read more

great selection of gently used and some new stuff. all donated. all proceeds go to the Animal shelter. nice people working there. most are volunteers. Great place to shop for gifts, jewelry and clothing read more

Everything is so cute, esp the jewelry. I came in at opening and absolutely loved my experience. Everyone was so kind and the finds are amazing. read more

Small but cute thrift store. Good prices, new items daily and it benefits Animals. Can't go wring!