Press Releases

October 14, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact (October 14): Michelle Pintar
Phone: (414) 431-6104
Media Contact (October 15): Michele Tegen
Phone: (414) 431-6221

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

It's a NASCAR World, After All at WHS

MILWAUKEE – Round two of the preliminary races for NASCAR (Nibbling Adorable Small Critters are Racing) will be held at the Wisconsin Humane Society's own version of the Milwaukee Mile on Saturday, October 15. Gerbils will race as part of NASCAR from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every 30 minutes.

NASCAR races are being held as part of “It's a Small World, After All” at WHS. Throughout the month of October people can name Homeless Hoppers, a litter of five rabbits who don't have a name to call their own. Names can be submitted at www.wihumane or by visiting Pet Supplies Plus (76 th and Layton or N. Port Washington Rd. stores) as well as McPets ( North Ave. location) until October 31.

WHAT:         
NASCAR Racing

WHEN:         
Saturday, October 15, 2005
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; races will occur every 30 minutes

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

MEDIA INTEREST:      
· Photo opportunity of gerbils racing
· Photo opportunity of Homeless Hopper rabbits
· Interview opportunity with WHS staff regarding small animals

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