Press Releases

September 16, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Phone: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

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Evacuees Showered with Love and Tuna Treats
WHS's Emergency Shelter at State Fair Park Includes Lots of Cuddling

MILWAUKEE – Residents of the Wisconsin Humane Society's Emergency Animal Shelter at State Fair Park have started to settle into their routine. When the 22 dogs and three cats arrived last Thursday, September 8 with approximately 215 human evacuees, life was rather chaotic. But, after a week with consistent care and expert veterinary medical treatment, furry residents are beginning to feel at home.

Sam and Buff have their regular nap time; Ted, Maggie and Precious like to feast on doggie bacon treats and Sasha prefers rawhides. Go Go, the black and white domestic short hair prefers tuna snaps and Jerry, the kitten with the cute paws is happy with her prescription diet and lots of snuggling.

The animals are providing a sense of stability for many of the guests at the State Fair Park . While their guardians are planning the next phase of their lives, their animals are content to wait and wiggle with happiness when it's time to walk or just to get a treat and a little pat on the head.

Although the animals are becoming accustomed to the routine, resources are still needed to maintain their care. Anyone who would like to make a monetary donation to WHS to help care for the animals can contribute online at www.wihumane.org. Monetary donations can also be dropped off or mailed to the Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue , Milwaukee , WI 53208 . Please indicate the donation is for animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Victoria Wellens, Executive Director at the Wisconsin Humane Society, is available for media interviews. To schedule a time to meet and talk with Victoria at State Fair Park , please call Michelle Pintar at (414) 431-6104.

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