Press Releases

October 6, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Phone: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Where There's WHS, There's Hope

MILWAUKEE – A team of Wisconsin Humane Society veterinarians and animal care technicians will return from Houston after a week of providing much needed medical assistance to companion animals today at approximately
5 p.m. WHS staff worked closely with animal welfare staff in the hurricane ravaged area of Beaumont, Texas to administer basic animal care needs such as medical treatment, food, water and cleaning.

While conditions are improving, WHS staff continually found hundreds of animals in dire need of assistance, especially dogs. According to staff, among the most common medical conditions included pelvic ruptures, broken femurs, bites from other dogs and anemia as a result of poor health. Many of the cats in the Houston area suffered from heat stroke, dehydration and shock.

As WHS staff comes off the Rescue Waggin' today, another crew will be heading out for Louisiana to provide needed medical care for companion animals.

WHAT:     
WHS Staff Returns from Houston; Another Team Heads for Louisiana

WHEN:     
Thursday, October 6, 2005
Approximately 5 p.m.

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

INTEREST:     
· Interview opportunities with WHS staff who experienced hurricane-stricken area first-hand and can provide details about the conditions of companion animals in the area.

Contact Michelle Pintar at (414) 431-6104 by 4:30 p.m. today
if interested in scheduling an interview.

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