The Southwest Portland Post. (Portland, Oregon) 2007-current, March 01, 2011, Page 4, Image 4

4 • The Southwest Portland Post
BU SIN ESS
M arch 2011
Multnomah resale shop helps
animals and their people
THE COUNTRY STORE
By Polina Olsen
The Southwest Portland Post
When we stopped by Exchange
for Animals, a new resale shop in
Multnomah Village, owner Harriet
Sheridan was busy arranging used dog
cages and mats. Housed in a converted
bungalow at 3636 SW Troy St. next to
the Rivergate Church and a block west
of the Coin Cottage and other stores,
the shop is easy to find. Just look for
chickens in the front yard.
Keeping chickens, Sheridan said, has
become part of Portland, just like reus-
ing, recycling, and buying local. She
hopes her business will encourage all
four while accomplishing her mission.
Sheridan wants to help pet owners
avoid euthanizing their animals.
Sheridan will start by contributing
part of the shop’s proceeds to veteri-
nary rescue clinics. She hopes to gain
non-profit status and start a pet surgery
fund for those in need. “I come from a
background where I studied animal
behavior,” she said. “I have empathy
for animals because they can’t advocate
for themselves.”
Her dog’s recent expensive surgery
made her think of others. “I felt lucky
to be able to save my dog’s life,” she
said. “For many there is no choice. They
have to have the dog euthanized. I told
all my friends, ‘I ‘m opening a resale
shop, and I’d like donations from your
attics.’ Generous friends have given me
things that I can turn into funds to help
animals.”
The shop includes everything pet like
carriers, harnesses, crates, and beds.
She rents cages to people who won’t
need one once their puppy grows. A
retired geography professor donated
artifacts from around the globe. Jewelry
includes reproduction museum pieces.
She has dishes, clothes and a room for
children’s items. She plans special
events in the kitchen, like teaching
people how to make organic dog treats.
“Since I began this business, I’ve
met people who rescue every type of
animal,” she said. “I met someone who
does chicken rescue in Beaverton and
pig rescue in the Southeast. I want to
be part of the neighborhood. It’s like
the slow food movement. Many people
come in here to talk. I’m serving a func-
tion beyond being a resale shop.”
Exchange for Animals, 3636 SW Troy
St. is open Tuesday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor-
mation call 503.477.4374 or visit http://
exchangeforanimals.com.
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Harriet Sheridan, Clovis and Iyla at Exchange For Animals, a new resale shop in
Multnomah Village (Post photo by Polina Olsen)
Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
coming to Multnomah Village
Multnomah Village would like to
invite you to celebrate “Mardi Gras
in the Village, Tuesday, March 8th,
specials will abound. Sip D’Vine will
be hosting the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras
“We Love it Here” Multnomah Village
Bloc’s Initiative fundraiser.
Owner Jill Crecraft will have face
painting, authentic New Orleans bites,
drink specials, music and a lot of fun.
Come dressed for the fun or get in the
spirit at the event. Suggested $10 do-
nation to benefit Multnomah Village
Bloc’s Initiative.
Information about the latest hap-
penings around the village will be on
display and ready for your input. Also
check out the other offerings in the vil-
lage in true New Orleans style.
Wander the village getting beads
from Renner’s Grill, check out the
drinks and food at O’Connor’s, Jour-
ney’s, Down to Earth Cafe and Marco’s
Cafe. Stop in at Village Beads and make
your own strand if the mood hits you.
We would love to see you!!!
Don’t forget about the St. Patrick’s
Day celebration in the Village on March
17th. Be Green for a day! O’Connor’s
will be hosting the solo music of Scott
Brown from 7-10 p.m. in the restaurant,
no cover.
Next door at O’Connor’s Vault will be
American/Folk music from Tin Silver
from from 7-10 p.m. with a $5 cover.
O’Connor’s and Marco’s cafe will have
special St. Patrick’s Day bites as will
Journey’s and Down to Earth Cafe. Join
us and be green to get rid of those late
winter blues.
--Randy Bonella
11318 SW Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
503-245-6464
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