Tuesday, February 23, 2010
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Jennifer Feurer
Direct: (414)431-6123
E-mail: jfeurer@wihumane.org

Wisconsin Humane Society to Spay 122 Cats
2010 Spay Day helps low-income families

MILWAUKEE – 122 cats will be spayed today at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Unsterilized, those 122 cats could produce about 732 kittens in one year, 719,961 in five years, and a staggering 4,031,368 cats in just six years.

Local veterinarians and veterinary technicians will be donating their time and talents to spay or neuter these 122 cats on Spay Day at the Wisconsin Humane Society on February 23, 2010 through WHS’ Spay Neuter Assistance Program for low-income families.

Altering cats reduces animal overpopulation and helps prevent animal suffering. Spaying or neutering cats also has beneficial side effects, such as lowering the risk for developing certain types of cancer.

WHAT: Spay Day USA at the Wisconsin Humane Society

WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208

INTEREST:
• Photo opportunities of WHS and area veterinarians and veterinary technicians helping to reduce cat overpopulation.
• Photo opportunities of cats having spay or neuter surgery.
• Interview opportunities with veterinarians.

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Note: Members of the media and cameras WILL be permitted to enter the surgical areas. Please contact Jennifer Feurer to confirm at (414)431-6123 or jfeurer@wihumane.org.