Press Releases

Thursday, November 15, 2007

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:  Angela Speed

 (414) 431-6104  aspeed@wihumane.org

Looking for Some Mature Companionship?

November is Adopt-a-Senior-Animal Month

MILWAUKEE – November is national Adopt-a-Senior-Animal Month and the seniors at the Wisconsin Humane Society can't wait to celebrate – in a new home.  WHS has many spry seniors waiting for that perfect someone to provide them lots of love in their golden years.  In return, these special elders have a lot of love to give.

In addition to their loving personalities, senior companion animals have a lot of other positive qualities that a younger furry friend may yet to have developed.  Qualities that make senior animals such superb companions include:

·          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!

The Wisconsin Humane Society always has wonderful senior ambassadors.  Today you can meet Brandy, an 8-year-old Beagle; Peppy, a 9-year-old Rat Terrier mix; Bertha, a 9.5-year-old American Bulldog; Echo, an 11-year-old Maine Coon/Persian cat mix; and Callie, a 10-year-old domestic shorthair cat.   As with all of the companion animals, these seniors come with the full behavior and veterinary package available at the Wisconsin Humane Society.

NOTE:  Our senior ambassadors are available for photos and a Wisconsin Humane Society representative is available for interviews.  For more information, contact Angela Speed at (414) 431-6104.

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