Press Releases

October 20, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Direct: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

On the Road Again!

MILWAUKEE – The staff of the Wisconsin Humane Society are once again “on the road again” to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Weeks after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the area in and around St. Charles Parish, animals are still in dire need of assistance.

On Friday, October 21, approximately 50 cats will arrive at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Upon arrival at the Wisconsin Humane Society, our staff will provide any necessary medical treatment to all cats, who range from 2-months-old to 5-years-old.

Wisconsin Humane Society staff left for St. Charles Parish on Wednesday, October 19 and drove straight through to pick up the cats. Without the Wisconsin Humane Society, these cats would have had no future.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is seeking financial resources to maintain the cats' care. To make a monetary donation, visit www.wihumane.org or mail/drop off contributions at the Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208. Please indicate the donation is for the cat evacuees of Hurricane Katrina.

WHAT:     
50 Hurricane Katrina Cats to Arrive in Milwaukee

WHEN:     
Friday, October 21, 2005
Approximately 10 a.m.

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

INTEREST:      
· Photo opportunity of 50 cats arriving into Milwaukee.
· Please contact Michelle Pintar at (414) 431-6104 to arrange for media interviews.

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