Press Releases

December 22, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Phone: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

Give the Gift of Unconditional Love

MILWAUKEE – If you have a loved one who needs a loved one, the Wisconsin Humane Society has the answer.  Contrary to popular belief, giving a companion animal as a gift can be a pretty good idea.  Research has shown that people who receive a companion animal as a gift do make good guardians.  As a result, the Wisconsin Humane Society offers a Gift of Companionship program.  Gift adoptions include the companion animal and a $25 certificate redeemable within two weeks after the gift giving date at the Animal Antics retail store located within WHS.  This gift of unconditional love will save an animal's life at the same time!

In order to give the gift of companionship, you would need to provide specific information about the recipient.  Lots of safeguards are in place to make sure that the animal will be well cared for and the Wisconsin Humane Society will continue to provide support and assistance. 

As another option, the Wisconsin Humane Society recommends a gift certificate to adopt a companion animal or purchase animal products at Animal Antics.  The gift certificates can be purchased for any amount and can be used by the bearer to cover part or all of the adoption fees for any animal at the Wisconsin Humane Society.  This way, the recipient can choose which animal they would like to adopt after meeting the animal. 

For more information, call (414) ANIMALS.  Additional information about the Wisconsin Humane Society can be obtained by visiting www.wihumane.org.

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Note:   Companion animals and retail products are available for photos at the Wisconsin Humane Society, and a WHS rep is available for an interview.  To schedule a time, contact Michelle Pintar at (414) 431-6104.