Danielle Reece of Posh Grooming salon puts the finishing touches on an adorable dog. (Photo by Jody Harlan)
By Jody Harlan Special Correspondent
Pets & People Humane Society’s 14th Pawsitively Pampered dog wash and vendor event raised nearly $5,000 to help pay for spay and
neuter surgeries and vet care for abandoned pets who come into their facility or foster homes.
Volunteer dog washers and groomers completed 145 washes, 69 grooms, 131 nails trims and expressed nine glands, according to Pawsitively Pampered Event co-coordinator Peggy Nichols.
“The crowd always seems to love it,” said Nichols, who has organized the event for 14 years. “They are very complimentary. A lot of people like to return because the event is very well known. It’s popular with vendors who told me they were very happy with sales this year.”
Those participating included 43 vendors and five food trucks.
Nichols reported the majority of dogs groomed were Doodles.
YNB donated the space for Pawsitively Pampered at their location on Garth Brooks Boulevard.
“YNB has been very faithful every year to allow Pets & People to come to our favorite spot for this popular event,” said Amy Brooks Young, acting executive director.
Those who missed Pawsitively Pampered but want to help are encouraged to mail checks to Pets & People Humane Society atP.O. Box 850587, Yukon, OK 73085.
Pawsitively Pampered dog customer Silas was the center of attention after his bath: Front from left, Braelyn Smith and Miley Lopez; back from left, Gabriella Jensen, Ava Smith and Addi Onderek. (Photo by Jody Harlan)Water lover Khaleesi enjoys a bath given by Desiree Mundell and Tracey Walton. (Photo by Jody Harlan)From left, Jine Eck, Cheyenne Eck, dog Leo Bud, Jet Davis, dog Serious Black, and Emily Eck of Yukon attended Pawsitively Pampered as a family. (Photo by Jody Harlan)Michelle Davis (right) and Cooper shopped for a Halloween costume at Wags, Whiskers and Beyond with (from left) Lukas Cheatham and Selena Parrish. (Photo by Jody Harlan)From left, Marie Richl of Posh Grooming salon, dog Ladybug, Katie Wade of Posh Grooming, and Ladybug’s owner Steve Bryant are ready for her appointment. (Photo by Jody Harlan)From left, Rexington and Moose loved the pup cups purchased for them by family and friends Kiya Hunter, Katie Schwarz, Kiley Baker, Payton Milhoan, Megan Schwarz, and Brian Schwarz. (Photo by Jody Harlan)Pets & People Humane Society members welcome foster dog Sooner to his first Pawsitively Pampered: From left, volunteer Stephanie Bugg, Secretary Cerese Collie and Board Member Kinzi Johnson. (Photo by Jody Harlan)Advertisement
