Finds for frugal shoppers
Dumb Friends League December discounts The Denver Dumb Friends League is offering waived and discounted adoption fees for cats and dogs through Dec. 31. Save $100 on the adoption of any adult cat or dog and 50 percent off the adoption fee for kittens and puppies. The fee includes spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a microchip ID implant, a 15-day health program and a free initial office visit with a participating veterinarian. Quebec Street shelter at 2080 S. Quebec St. or the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, 303-751-5772, ext. 6800, or visit
Paper shredder After almost 11 years in business, Paper Talk is shuttering its doors before the new year. Everything — including greeting cards, stationery, invitations and gift wrap — is discounted 30 percent until Sunday. The discount increases to 50 percent Monday through Friday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, but the store closes at 2 p.m. Christmas Eve. Starting Dec. 27, shoppers can save 50 percent to 75 percent, depending on what is left (the owners recommend calling first). All of the store fixtures and display pieces, including antique pieces, trunks, tables and cabinets, will also be for sale. 1575 S. Pearl St., 303-777-1481
Chalet foray Stop by the Holiday Chalet for a designer sample sale from 2 to 7 p.m. today. Shoppers will find fashions and accessories from Crystal Sharp, Lisa Ramfjord Elstun, Equillibrium by Deb Henriksen, Gino Velardi Couture and Joey Delores. Pick up some Trail Dog Treats by Nancy for your four-legged friends. Wine and hors d’oeuvres included. 1820 E. Colfax Ave., 303-437-8245
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
Each Saturday, “Sale Insider” gives shoppers the inside scoop on store discounts and bargain events. Preference is given to retailers and events that have not been listed recently. To include a sale, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
