The grand opening of a new resale shop called Fur Love will officially open its doors, Saturday, July 8th. Fur Love is located just off the Taylorville Square, at 222 West Main Cross in Taylorville. The new venture for Sherri Craggs is motivated by a long history of standing up for animals and ensuring they receive the care they deserve. Craggs previously served as the Director of the Christian County Animal Control. After seeing the underfunded and ill-equipped facilities, Craggs departed from the CC Animal Control and began Fur Love, where the proceeds will go to the CC Animal Control for various upgrades
Starting a new business, especially in the retail space is not easy. This is the first time entering this field for Craggs and her volunteer employees. Making it easy on the new store was the local community, coming through with plentiful donations.
There is something for everyone at the resale store, Fur Love. From home furnishing to clothing for men and women, to tools and outdoor supplies. Fur Love has even planned for a pick-up service. If a local community member has an item that will not fit in the car, Fur Love has a truck they will send to your door for an easy takeaway process.
The master plan of returning the profits to the Christian County Animal Control comes from Cragg's past connection to the department and witnessing the conditions that the cats and dogs endure now. Craggs mentions that the staff is well trained and does the best they can, but the problem is the underfunded nature of the shelter. With a new source of funds, Craggs looks to expand the building with a new free-roam area for cats, a visitation room, and more kennels for the animals.
The success of these efforts would not be possible without the volunteers that help animal control and Fur Love. Their love for animals is greater than a payday and Craggs is grateful for their continued dedication.
The grand opening will be accompanied by door prizes and some complimentary goodies. Shopping local is something that Taylorville Prides itself on and with Fur Love, you are shopping local while benefiting the local animal shelter.
For information on Fur Love, you can call 217-481-0390.
Sherri Craggs appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.
