Two donations totaling $9,000 to the Spay and Neuter Thrift Store in Seaside will offset a year of losses because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“This covers much of our COVID losses and also helps us install a much-needed water heater,” Patti Rouse, the store’s president, said. “We are so thankful for those who are remembering us in their estates, and with their donations.”

More than 800 dogs and cats benefited from the thrift store’s contributions in 2020. The shop provides owners $50 vouchers for a surgery bill for cats and $70 for dogs, to be redeemed for services at any veterinarian in Clatsop County. There is no limit to the number of animals per owner that may receive vouchers.

Last year, the pandemic all but shut down the shop, with limited revenue as a result and a drop in donations.

In November, the shop gave out $3,150 in coupons. Despite good sales, it saw a loss of almost $500. In December, the shop distributed almost $5,000, but the loss after expenses was $2,374. In January the shop gave out $1,870 in coupons, with a loss of $120.

“Our landlords forgave half the rent for two months, which was an amazing help,” Rouse said. “Then we reopened, but with less than half of our previous hours. Most volunteers were not wanting exposure to customers. The few who were comfortable asked we have two-hour shifts since masks are required.”

Meanwhile, the need to spay and neuter pets continued, as well as cash donations to the South County Food Bank and the Clatsop County animal shelter.

“We give $300 a month to the food bank for pet food,” Rouse said. “We give $500 a month to the Clatsop County shelter to help them pay for spaying and neutering.”

The shop also gives $300 a month to the River Song Foundation, a group based in the county that spays and neuters feral cats, among other animal assistance programs.

“We are only open six hours a week, and we’re giving out over $5,000 a month in coupons to spay and neuter your pets,” Rouse said. “To make that money up is huge.”

Volunteers process donations, clean, sort and haul things to Goodwill. Some volunteer just one day a week, Rouse said. “Our shifts are about three hours,” she said. “We are always looking for volunteers.”

So far this year, 185 animals have been spayed or neutered, Rouse said. The shop is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 p.m., and will open Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. starting March 26.