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Bark Aid 50 States Tour stops at R. Sterling Salon in Lewes

Ultimate road trip helps Grass Roots Rescue
Kohls Cares volunteers were on hand to make a donation and share the love of animals. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Deny Howeth
August 21, 2017
Patrick Lomantini in front of the picture wall at R. Sterling Salon in Lewes.
Oslo the baby bulldog good-luck charm, recently had surgery on his legs costing nearly $12,000. This is a sample of one thing Grass Roots Rescue does for it’s mission. Shown with ‘Oz’ are (l-r) Amanda Smith Brittani Clegg Karli Crenshaw and Jennifer Garcia.
Eddie Semans of Magnolia gets a cut from Patrick Lomantini.
Valerie Rutt hangs out with Romeo during the event.
A packed house for the BarkAID tour stop in Lewes.
The BarkAID van Lomantinit uses on the tour.
The tour bus.
Tiffany and Sage McMahon hang out with a puppy from the litter.
Oslo the good luck charm visits with patrons in the salon.
R. Sterling Salon owner Michelle Phillips, in front cutting hair, and Patty Maull who organized the event for Grass Roots Rescue, keep busy during the event.
Dover Kohls Cares provided a $500 grant to Grass Roots Rescue. Shown (l-r) Lisa Geesaman, Christina Baughan, Christopher Baughan, Courtney Semans with Tiny Tina and April Miller. In front is Johnny Miller Jr. with Belle.

Patrick Lomantini is on a tour of epic proportions.

A master hair stylist for nine years Lomantini needed a purpose for his life; in 2010 he created BarkAid. Through this program he combines his passion for hair and fashion with saving homeless animals. The mission is to raise funds and awareness for homeless animals and educate people about the trials of these animals in the community.

Grass Roots Rescue was the recipient of the Lewes tour stop. The event organized by owner Michelle Phillips at R. Sterling Salon in Coastal Plaza included haircuts and other salon services, as well as a pop up shop of Lulu Roe clothing. Visits with rescue animals - feline and canine - were free.  

Beginning in Wichita, Kan., Lomantini’s BarkAID North American Tour 2017 is attempting to hit every state. “I wanted my years of hair styling to be about something important, and this tour allows me to practice my craft, at a unique event that allows me to personally connect with people.” 

Go to barked.org to follow his progress across the country or to donate to the cause.

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