Press Releases

December 19, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Direct: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

Senior Animals Need a Home for the Holidays

MILWAUKEE – Cody is a 10-year-old Border Collie mix who is the world's biggest snuggler. He is just one of several senior companion animals at the Wisconsin Humane Society seeking someone to snuggle with in front of holiday lights and a roaring fire this holiday season.

The Wisconsin Humane Society encourages people who have room and plenty of love in their hearts to adopt a senior companion animal and give them the best holiday gift ever – a new home. These senior animals will, in return, have a lot of love to give.

Senior companion animals have a lot of other positive qualities that a younger furry friend may yet to have developed, including:

·   Older animals know the ropes. They're patient and wise, making it easier to assimilate them into a new home.

·   Mature animals may often give you some time to yourself, as their physical demands are not as high.

·   Older animals can learn very quickly. Their ability to focus is leaps and bounds ahead of those impetuous puppies and kittens.

·   Senior animals will return the love that you give them tenfold!

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NOTE: The Wisconsin Humane Society's senior ambassadors are available for photos and a WHS representative is available for interviews. For more information, contact Michelle Pintar at (414) 431-6104.