Humane Society of Boulder Valley Thrift & Gift Shop

Boulder, United States

3.6

Closed now

19 reviews

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+1 303-415-0685
Address:
5320 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO, 80303
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 mi55th St & Central Ave
0.7 mi55th St & Flatiron Pkwy
1.3 mi30th & Arapahoe
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Today 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Boulder) 9:46 PM Friday, June 27, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

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19 reviews of Humane Society of Boulder Valley Thrift & Gift Shop

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Place rating: 4
Boulder, CO
I only looked through the clothes, which they had a good variety and amount of. Everything was organized and I was surprised to find a number of recognizable brands and average-​sized items (medium tops and dresses and size 8 pants). Prices may be a tad higher than Goodwill, but it’s worth it for the cause and higher quality items.
Place rating: 4
Boulder, CO
The place is clean, well-​organized, and pleasant to walk through. Overall, it’s a bit pricier than some other thrift stores in the area, but it’s for a good cause and some of their items are a bit nicer/​less junky than what you’d generally find at the Salvation Army or Goodwill (some couture fashion, textiles, quality furniture, etc.). The staff are very nice and greet you with smiles and an eagerness to help you.
My only big complaint is their midday business hours for donations (as of this review, 10 – 4 pm M-​F, 10 – 3 Sat), which make it difficult to make time to bring stuff over and even harder when I have furniture that requires help from family and friends. The Arc does home pickups, and Goodwill and Salvation Army have better donation hours for people who work during the day, so I’ve had to pass up on this store several times when doing my donating rounds.
Place rating: 5
Boulder, CO
I love this thrift store and the fact that the money goes to help the animals. I almost always find something new and exciting and they offer great deals throughout the week.
The staff is very nice and there is almost always a friendly dog behind the desk.
They also take donations. I highly recommend this place for animal lovers :)
Place rating: 4
Downtown, CO
I found some beautiful dinner plates for only $ 1 a piece. The store took all major credit cards and even offered to wrap and box up my plates.
All proceeds go toward the Humane Society. It feels great to find what I was looking for and to benefit our furry friends.
Place rating: 3
Denver, CO
As a customer I’d give them 5 stars. It’s a great cause and it ‘s a nice place, especially their book selection. I’d only give them 1 star when it comes to making donations. I’ve given them over $ 1000 of donations and cash over the last few years but when I tried to donate recently, the person informed me that they wouldn’t take 2 window blinds (but they’d take everything else). I understand if they don’t take some items but when I asked if they could just throw them away for me she said «No we don’t have room in our dumpster». Are you kidding?
Place rating: 3
Denver, CO
Smells nicer than many thrift stores I have been in.
Clean and orderly. Someone certainly cares for the cleanliness and appearance of the store and its merchandise.
I have mixed feelings about the in-​store pets. Personally, I kind of like the ambience it gives. At the same time, however, I do not believe animals should have free roam of stores. Leashed animals should be left outside unless they are guide dogs. Like I said, I have mixed feelings. I guess that means whatever the owner decides should be fine for everyone. If a person likes animals in a store, go here. If a person does not, go elsewhere. If, like me, you have mixed feelings, or are undecided, patronize both places. :)
Place rating: 4
Boulder, CO
I went here because it was within walking distance of my temporary housing, I was carless, and going a little stir crazy.
It’s a big shop. Small warehouse, I guess, with two sections. One is nothing but books, clothes, and belts/​winter gear/​shoes. The other section is everything else, neatly sorted by type. Pet gear, craft supplies, kitchen items, small pieces of furniture, etc.
Turnaround was surprisingly quick, I went twice, a little over a week apart. I needed a small hairdryer because mine is in storage and it will be over a month before I see it again. I found exactly what I needed on the second trip — tiny, perfect condition, and only $ 3!
There was a large black dog on the premises both times. Very well behaved, but he did bark once in a while, and boy was that an impressive bark! Pets on leashes are allowed in the building.
I’ll be back often!
Place rating: 1
Nederland, CO
Not only does this place overcharge for donated items, they sell the best stuff on ebay. I was able to confirm this when I was thinking about adopting a cat from them. I got to play with said cat in the seperate building where they keep all their most expensive items. I inquired about a stereo amplifier while I was in there and the owner told me she was selling it on ebay. I think that is ridiculous and am really curious as to how much of the proceeds actually go to the Humane Society.
They will routinely put rugs and furniture out on the floor for prices ranging from a hundred to five hundred dolllars. You shouldn’t be able to call yourself a thrift store if you’re selling items for that much, get it together Humane Thrift.
Place rating: 4
Boulder, CO
This place is, literally, a hidden gem; it’s tucked away behind the chain mall on Arapahoe and Conestoga.
There’s a nice selection – and variety – of clothes, furniture, and anything else you may need. The prices are great; I got a silk scarf for four dollars!
I gave it three stars because it’s a decent thrift store – then added another because the profits go to the Humane Society.
4 stars!
Place rating: 4
Cherry Hill, NJ
I think it’s really cool that the humane society has a thrift store that goes to the well-​being of animals. The thrift store is pretty big and they have a wide range of goods. I noticed a huge selection of books– who needs the library when you can come here ;) I picked up a couple skirts last time I was there. They also have frequent deals and prices are based on the color of the price tag. I find everything to be fairly discounted for the quality you’re receiving.
When you’re walking around they’re promoting animals and a couple cages of cats if you feel so inclined to adopted while you’re thrift shopping. It has convenient hours, clean and I like the community feel.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
This is the nicest thrift store I have ever been in. They set up the items as if they thought they were worth something rather than just dumping things in a bunch of bins that people have to sift through, and it feels clean inside. They had a lot of good stuff, but nothing that I was looking for (I was looking for a blender and the one that they had was too expensive). I love that it goes to a good cause, and the pets in the shop that are up for adoption are only a bonus to visit with. Most of their stuff was a good price. I’ll come back again to browse the books when I have more time.
Place rating: 4
Boulder, CO
I greatly enjoyed my visit to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley Thrift & Gift shop
today for various reasons.
1.) I love that the proceeds go to the Humane Society
2.) I think it’s terrific that they have cats in the store available for adoption (though it
does make it easier to spend while you are there)
3.) The surprise 50% off promotion going on today made for a thrilling cash register
transaction (at least on my part)
Place rating: 4
Broomfield, CO
My favorite place to thrift shop and donate in Boulder county. They are very clean and organized. Excellent book section… There is always something new to read. If you sign up for their emails, They will notify of you of weekly discounts and specials. Great boutique area. Men’s selection is a little small. Check monthly for donations by local photographers. I have found beautiful matted photographs for a bargain!
Place rating: 3
Tucson, AZ
My über-​thrifting friend Susan loves this place. I’m on the fence about it, possibly because after 3 visits I still haven’t found anything worth buying. The pricing is kind of bi-​polar; most of the jeans are less than $ 5, but I’ve caught myself thinking, «Are they insane?!» about some of the «boutique» sporting good items. Apparently, the key is to sign up for the newsletter to get info about sales, which seem to be frequent and generous.
As a bonus, there’s usually an adoptable cat hanging out in the store. I suspect that’s the real reason Susan likes to shop here.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
This is my favorite place to make donations. It goes to probably one of the best shelters ever. The thrift store is small and quaint. I like it because it is more of an antique style store. The clothing selection is limited, but they have a great book area and household section. You can bring your pet too! If you sign up for the newsletter, you can see when the sales are.
Place rating: 4
Fort Collins, CO
I like the cause. At the same time, they seem to have nice clothes and a great selection of books. They also have a boutique clothing section for the gals which appealed great for my transvestite side.
If you’re wondering… I didn’t see a huge amount of pet related stuff for sale. So I wouldn’t call it a pet thrift store. I’ll put this thrift store on my first tier of places to visit regularly — slight bias since I live in south boulder right now…
Place rating: 3
Longmont, CO
I like the store, and love the cause but find it kind of dark and musty-​smelling in there, even after they did some updating. I have had several experiences where I found some clothing I liked but it was dirty and yikes, covered in hair. I wish they would not put goods like that out on the floor. the reaction is «gross!» (Or, throw it on an «as is» rack and sell it cheaper for someone else to clean.) I enjoy shopping in the nicnacs and housewares and do find the occasional needle in the haystack as someone else mentioned. A new coat of light-​colored paint and fresh air would improve the setting. It’s always fun to see the kitty cats on display.
Place rating: 2
Denver, CO
Nice enough if you are looking for books. But I am limiting this review to their selection of music CDs. While stores like Salvation Army sell CDs for one dollar, and Goodwill sells CDs for $ 2, the Humane Society is a bit out of touch with a $ 3 price tag (or $ 6 if it is a 2-​disc set). As such their inventory of CDs does not turn over. The same CDs have been in a shelf by the door for about a year now, with nothing sold, nor any new arrivals to speak of. They’re also trying to sell off a couple dozen copies of a disc by Mew, which arrived in bulk, and which will never sell because really, what are the chances that two dozen fans of Mew will descend upon this location? Until they rethink this section, there’s no reason for music fans to check this store out.
Place rating: 5
Boulder, CO
The Salvation Army. Saver’s. Arc. These are all great thrift stores whose revenue goes toward good causes. But for my money, no thrift store is more worthy than the Humane Society. This is where I donate all of my old clothes and furniture.
This store, of course, may not have as wide a selection as Saver’s, but you’re sure to find what you’re looking for here.