Press Releases

November 10, 2006
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Direct: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY

Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies to Host
Paws & Claws Gala
November 11 Event Largest Fundraiser for WHS and OHS Animals

MILWAUKEE and GRAFTON, Wis. – Get your ticket to one of the best seats in town – the Paws & Claws Gala using this year's theme Come. Sit. Stay. Party. Benefiting the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies, the Paws & Claws Gala will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2006. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the gala will include a delectable dinner catered by Bartolotta Restaurants, a live band as well as a silent and live auction with numerous high-dollar prizes. Admission tickets are $250/person and $500/couple; all proceeds will help the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies in their efforts to save animals' lives.

Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase – $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20. The grand prize is a brand new 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, presented by Bergstrom Automotive; the first place prize is a 42” Plasma TV; and the second place prize is $500 in cash.

WHAT:   
Paws & Claws Gala
All proceeds will benefit the animals at the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies   

WHEN:       
Saturday, November 11, 2006
5:30 p.m. until 12 a.m.

WHERE:       
Pier Wisconsin
500 N. Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI

MORE INFORMATION:   
· Contact Jeffrey Raddatz at (414) 431-6121
· Visit www.wihumane.org or www.ozaukeehumane.org

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