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PITTSBURG —
Local adults and youngsters “shed” some hair Sunday to benefit homeless pets at the Southeast Kansas Humane Society animal shelter.
The society sponsored its second haircut-athon from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Meadowbrook Mall.
“We had this last year, and like to have it a few weeks before school gets into session,” said Leslie Harris, Humane Society public relations director. “We know there are others offering free back-to-school haircuts, but what we say is that our haircut-athon teaches the kids about giving to a good cause.”
She stressed that all proceeds would be used for the animal shelter.
“The mall allowed us to use this space for free, and the stylists and two massage therapists all donated their professional services,” Harris said.
Quite a few youngsters and adults showed up to be shorn.
“Those 10-minute sit-down massages have also been very popular,” Harris said.
One of the therapists was Lorraine Achey of Expansive Massage Therapy, a devoted pet parent of three dogs.
“My dogs were all adopted from a shelter, but it was in Joplin,” Achey said.
She also volunteered at the recent Bark in the Park sponsored by the Southeast Kansas Humane Society.
There are plenty of other things a person could do on a Sunday afternoon besides work, but stylist Susan Harris said she didn’t mind giving up some of her free time.
“I just believe that the Humane Society is a good cause, and they do a good job taking care of the pet population of Pittsburg, so it was worth my time,” she said.
Christin Warlop, who initiated the Homes for Hounds program to provide housing for pets in need, brought her son, Arlo Warlop, to get a trim.
“I think this is a great opportunity to get people from all over the county to do something they have to do anyway and help a great cause,” she said. “This shows that even the little ones can help.”
Blaine and Katie Pope brought their daughters, Kara, 6, and Chloe, 2.
“Our oldest did this last year, and both of them are big animal lovers, so we thought we’d come and help,” Mrs. Pope said. “Besides that, they both needed haircuts. Now Kara is all ready for school.”
Local adults and youngsters “shed” some hair Sunday to benefit homeless pets at the Southeast Kansas Humane Society animal shelter.
The society sponsored its second haircut-athon from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Meadowbrook Mall.
“We had this last year, and like to have it a few weeks before school gets into session,” said Leslie Harris, Humane Society public relations director. “We know there are others offering free back-to-school haircuts, but what we say is that our haircut-athon teaches the kids about giving to a good cause.”
She stressed that all proceeds would be used for the animal shelter.
“The mall allowed us to use this space for free, and the stylists and two massage therapists all donated their professional services,” Harris said.
Quite a few youngsters and adults showed up to be shorn.
“Those 10-minute sit-down massages have also been very popular,” Harris said.
One of the therapists was Lorraine Achey of Expansive Massage Therapy, a devoted pet parent of three dogs.
“My dogs were all adopted from a shelter, but it was in Joplin,” Achey said.
She also volunteered at the recent Bark in the Park sponsored by the Southeast Kansas Humane Society.
There are plenty of other things a person could do on a Sunday afternoon besides work, but stylist Susan Harris said she didn’t mind giving up some of her free time.
“I just believe that the Humane Society is a good cause, and they do a good job taking care of the pet population of Pittsburg, so it was worth my time,” she said.
Christin Warlop, who initiated the Homes for Hounds program to provide housing for pets in need, brought her son, Arlo Warlop, to get a trim.
“I think this is a great opportunity to get people from all over the county to do something they have to do anyway and help a great cause,” she said. “This shows that even the little ones can help.”
Blaine and Katie Pope brought their daughters, Kara, 6, and Chloe, 2.
“Our oldest did this last year, and both of them are big animal lovers, so we thought we’d come and help,” Mrs. Pope said. “Besides that, they both needed haircuts. Now Kara is all ready for school.”
