Press Releases

July 19, 2006
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Phone: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

?Camping? with the Critters

MILWAUKEE ? While you're camping in the great outdoors, you hope to never encounter a grizzly bear or other big critter. However, the Wisconsin Humane Society encourages ?camping? with the critters ? companion animal critters, that is.

Camp Critter is a one-day summer camp for children ages 8 to 11 featuring a variety of animal-related activities including learning about dog training, cat socialization and wildlife tips. Seventeen camp enrollees will also participate in crafts, games and a shelter tour at the Wisconsin Humane Society.

WHAT:       
Camp Critter

WHEN:       
Thursday, July 20, 2006
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

MEDIA INTEREST:   
· Photo opportunities of children interacting with animals ? including Tuffy the Screech Owl and Talon the Peregrine Falcon (approximately 2:15 p.m.) ? as well as interview opportunities with a Wisconsin Humane Society representative.

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