Used Book Store--The Idea

There could be a used book store affiliated with the pet rescue, and profits would go to help  fund the rescue. To encourage book donations, the bookstore could have a pickup service for people who want to donate books. That would be convenient, especially if it is a college student who is moving and does not have a car. The store could also take used furniture, so customers have cozy places to lounge and read.

In a portion of the store, there could be an area where children can read to dogs. This has been done before in libraries, with great success for children who are struggling with reading. Dogs don't stop them if they mispronounce a word, and dogs are excellent listeners. This would also benefit the dogs as they would be having calm socialization (in contrast to the romps they typically have with volunteers), and this would help make them adoptable. Of course, the dogs would need to be temperament tested and have an adult with them at all times.

Also like a library, this store would offer story time. Except, unlike many library programs, story time would be in the evening. This allows working parents to take their children. Since the bookstore is near a college, Elementary Education majors could be encouraged to volunteer (and perhaps get credit) to read to the children. This would also help sales of the books by bringing customers into the store.