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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cGracie has a huge on-campus presence and social media presence so we thought \u2018what better way to celebrate her and kind of help bring some merchandise in\u2019 so we decided to start Gracie\u2019s Place,\u201d Fiscal and Business Specialist Courtney Victoria said.
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Gracie\u2019s Place includes pet bandanas, t-shirts, jerseys, ruffle dresses and tennis ball toys. The range in sizes allows for cats to enjoy the Fort Hays merchandise as well.
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Mason thanked Victoria for expanding the shop to include pet gear.
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\u201cThey (pets) are so important and essential to our wellbeing so I really appreciate your thought,\u201d Mason said.
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nGracie is a Yorkie-Poo and will be turning seven in July. Her full name is Dakota Grace Mason and was adopted after Mason left Fort Hays to go to North Dakota.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe breeders gave her the name Toto so for me, it was a sign that she was to be part of our family, not knowing at that time that we would have the honor and the privilege to return to Fort Hays State University,\u201d Mason said.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn addition to being the face of Gracie\u2019s Place, Gracie also has a social media presence and can be found on Instagram @graciefhsufirstdog.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWe will be also putting out some of the merchandise to see if she can be a social influencer to get the sales up for the bookstore which always supports the university and our students,\u201d Mason said.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nVictor E. Apparel and Gift Co.\u2019s summer hours start next week. The store will be open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 to 11:30 a.m.
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