Press Releases

May 31, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Direct: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

Matching Bookends
Twins looking for a friendly library

MILWAUKEE – You could call Emily Dickinson and Jane Austin living bookends. That's because these two felines, named after famous authors, had their opposite rear leg amputated. These siblings – currently residing at the Wisconsin Humane Society – are hoping that someone will want to complete their book collection by adopting them together.

Emily and Jane were surrendered to the Wisconsin Humane Society. Heartbroken by the decision to surrender the siblings, the guardian could no longer live with these kittens due to excessive allergies.

Both Emily and Jane were born with a congenital deformality in one rear leg that required them to excessively limp. Based on the meek expressions on each sister's face, one could only imagine how much pain they endured.

Thanks to the caring team at WHS, Emily and Jane were on their way to a better life. After a careful exam by WHS veterinarians, it was determined both felines would need to have their deformed leg amputated. Just like all the animals at WHS, they also received plenty of love and affection from the WHS staff.

These little twins will soon be completely healed and ready to take on the world with three legs standing. For more information about adopting Emily and Jane, please call the Wisconsin Humane Society at (414) 431-6104.  Additional information about the Wisconsin Humane Society can be obtained by visiting www.wihumane.org.

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Note:   These little twins will be available for photos and filming at the Wisconsin Humane Society until end-of-day June 2, and a WHS representative will be available for interviews.  To schedule a time to talk with a rep, please call Michelle Pintar at (414) 431-6104.

***** June is national Adopt a Shelter Cat Month *****