Thursday, July 5, 2007
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Angela Speed
(414) 431-6104 aspeed@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY                     

It’s a Wild Baby Shower and You’re Invited!

FOR: Orphaned baby wild animals – cottontails, raccoons, gray squirrels, opossums, mallard ducklings and other types of baby birds – being cared for at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Gifts are encouraged.

WHERE: Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208

WHEN: Friday, July 6: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. AND Saturday, July 7: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No RSVP is required.

WHY: Like the rest of the Wisconsin Humane Society, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is funded entirely through donations. Last year, the Center treated nearly 5,500 wild animals; 60% of them were orphaned babies.

WISHLIST

• GIFTCARDS They never spoil or expire! With gift cards, we can purchase food and wildlife supplies throughout the busy season at Outpost Natural Foods, Pick & Save, Sentry, Wild Birds Unlimited, Waldschmidt’s, Home Depot, Walgreens & Menards
• CASH DONATIONS Monetary donations will be used for wildlife baby formula, mealworms, smelt and medication.
• WILDLIFE SUPPLIES Fresh or frozen raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, dry puppy chow (any variety not on recall lists), finch seed, sunflower seed, Eukanuba or Purina kitten chow, cracked and whole kernel corn, unsalted nuts, peanuts, paper plates, paper towels, cotton balls and bleach
  

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PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: To speak with a wildlife representative about the shower and to film baby animals in the wildlife department, call Angela Speed at 414.431.6104 to schedule an interview.