Press Releases

September 19, 2008
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Angela Speed
Direct: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: aspeed@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY

Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies to Host
Paws & Claws Gala
September 20 Event Largest Fundraiser for WHS and OHS Animals

MILWAUKEE and GRAFTON, Wis. - We’re Cruisin’ for a Cause! Benefiting the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies, the Paws & Claws Gala will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the annual fundraiser boasts an impressive array of silent and live auction items, Bartolotta’s finest fare and live music.

Admission tickets are $250/person and $500/couple; all proceeds help the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies in their efforts to save animals’ lives. In addition, raffle tickets will also be available for purchase – $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20. The grand prize is a 105th Anniversary Harley Dyna Low Rider; the first place prize is a 42” LG Plasma Television; the second place prize is $500 cash!

WHAT: Paws & Claws Gala

WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 5:30 p.m. until 12 a.m.

WHERE: Pier Wisconsin, 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI

MORE INFO: Call (414) 431-6121 or visit www.wihumane.org or www.ozaukeehumane.org.

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