Salon Moxie Senior Stylist, Michelle Scaraglino, and her cat, Izzy

September 27, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) - Salon Moxie hosted “Cuts for Pups”, a charity event organized to help raise funds for Second Chance Pet Adoptions. The team at Salon Moxie generously donated their time and talent by offering $20 haircuts.  100% of the proceeds went to Second Chance Pet Adoptions.  This event was created and organized by Salon Moxie Senior Stylist, Michelle Scaraglino.  “It is important to me that my teammates and I stay connected and involved in our community.  I have such a special place in my heart for all animals and I wanted to do something to help an organization that I strongly believe in – Second Chance Pet Adoptions.  I love what they do.  They help find homes for animals without giving their innocent lives an expiration date,” said Scaraglino.  “We are a team of certifiable animal lovers so Michelle had my full support when she approached me about this fundraiser,” remarked Salon Moxie Director, Maria Lemons. 

Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Salon Moxie and the awarding winning Samuel Cole Salon were on-hand to participate in the event.  “It was so inspiring to see the enthusiasm from our team and the support of the community as we raised a total of $502.  Being animal lovers ourselves, Jack and I decided to match the money raised.  We believe in getting involved in our community and giving back,”  said Joelle.   Salon Moxie was pleased to present a check for $1,004 to Kristine Mayberry of Second Chance Pet Adoptions.

“We were very excited to be partner with Salon Moxie on this great event to help the animals. Many of our volunteers loved participating as they were able to help their favorite cause and enjoyed the benefits of a professional and stylish haircut by an awesome team!  It's great to have the community involved in such a great cause to help a group often overlooked in this economic hardship, the animals. While many have lost their jobs, many more animals have lost their homes. We look forward to more events with Salon Moxie to continue our mission to help the stray and abandoned animals of our community," said Mayberry.

Second Chance Pet Adoptions is a non-profit animal rescue organization that has served homeless cats and dogs of the Triangle Area of North Carolina since 1989. The foundation dedicates itself to the principle of preserving the lives of animals, not ending them.  

Salon Moxie is located on Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh.  It has been recognized by Citysearch’s  Best in the Triangle readers’ poll as “The Best Of” for Hair Salons.  In addition, it has captured Nickolodeon’s Parents Choice Award for “Best Teen Haircut”. 

For more information about Salon Moxie visit www.salon-moxie.com .