Fighting Spirit

How top barber Philly Garcia fought to stay a cut above

Philly Garcia is now the Barberking.

Courtesy photo

When Philly Garcia set out to become a top barber, he had nothing but a car, some clippers, and a dream.

"When I hit rock bottom, I was homeless ... sleeping in my car," he says. "But I looked in the mirror and said, 'Let's get out of this.' That was the fighting spirit that changed my life."

Now, Garcia is known as the "Barberking" and is the go-to coiffeur for Southern California's top pro athletes. He continues his can-do attitude for his family, especially his daughter.

"When I look in the mirror, I am my biggest competitor," he says. "I don't compete with no one but myself."

Get to know Garcia and more about his work ethic through the video above, which was produced as part of Modelo's campaign highlighting people who both embrace and embody the fighting spirit.

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Animal News

Dallas animal shelter invites residents to host a pet during holiday

Dallas Animal Services animal shelter

DAS

Husky at Dallas Animal Services

Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is inviting the community to help bring pets “Home for the Holidays” by adopting or fostering during one of the shelter’s busiest times of the year.

DAS has achieved strong positive outcomes this quarter, including adoptions, foster-to-adopt placements, and underage foster placements, with 1,377 in October and 1,378 in November. The department is now working toward a December goal of 1,400 positive outcomes, with 588 completed so far this month.

“We are grateful for the support our community continues to show,” said Victoria Chittam Bennett, Assistant Director. “Every adoption opens a kennel for another pet in need, and the holidays are an especially meaningful time to welcome a new companion.”

This season, adopters will also have the chance to participate in the Friends of Dallas Animal Services (FODAS) 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways, fully funded and supported through donations from generous community supporters. For more information about this initiative, visit friendsofdas.org and watch out for announcements on social media.

Holiday staycations
Residents who may not be ready to adopt can still support DAS pets by participating in Silent Night Holiday Staycations, a short-term foster opportunity that gives dogs a relaxing break from the shelter during the holiday period.

Pickup dates are scheduled for December 20-21, with drop-off options on December 27-28 or January 3-4. Participants typically spend 1-3 hours at the shelter selecting a foster match, and contact with pets outside the home should be limited. Questions may be directed to DASFtA@dallas.gov.

“Holiday Staycations allow our dogs to decompress and show their personalities in a home environment,” said Amanda Earl, Assistant Director. “The insight we receive from these foster stays is invaluable in helping pets find permanent homes.”

DAS encourages the community to adopt, foster, volunteer, or share adoptable pets to help meet December’s lifesaving goals.
“Together, we can bring home the holidays for the pets relying on us,” said Director Paul Ramon.

For more information on adoptable pets, holiday programs, or ways to get involved, visit https://bedallas90.org/ or stop by the DAS Shelter at 1818 N. Westmoreland Rd.

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