By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

Volunteers from the Western Plains Animal Shelter are preparing for the upcoming third annual Grrs and Prrs Valentine Gala.

Director Brendon McCampbell said all funds raised from the “semi-formal” event will go toward animal  care and building a new shelter facility.

“The gala is a great night that benefits an even greater cause,” he said. “Also, my volunteers enjoy a night of elegance without any animal hair.”

The completely volunteer-ran shelter recently moved from a donated manufactured home east of Ellis because it was in need of renovations, McCampbell said in a related story last week.

The shelter’s animals are currently living in foster homes while McCampbell and the board of directors raise the funds to buy another building or have one constructed.

The event is Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Robbins Center on the campus of Fort Hays State University.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Hillside Veterinary Clinic, 5250 Vine, and the Leadership Department at Fort Hays State University, Rarick Hall 235.

Tickets can also be purchased online at westernplainsanimalrefuge.org or at the door.

For more information, visit the shelter’s  Facebook page or contact McCampbell at (785) 259-3675  or [email protected]