Press Releases

April 19, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Direct: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

No Orange Vests Needed

MILWAUKEE – Emotions are running high about free-roaming cats. If you ask any member of the community about their recommendations on keeping cats safe, you might hear a variety of suggestions. The Wisconsin Humane Society recommends these tips to help your feline live long, healthy lives:

· Educate yourself and become an animal advocate – encourage neighbors, family and friends to keep their cats indoors. Even cats in “safe” neighborhoods can be victimized and never return home. Outdoors cats have a much shorter life span than those who live indoors.

· If your cat doesn't already wear a collar, invest in one and make sure your furry friend also has an identification tag. If you adopted or will adopt a cat from the Wisconsin Humane Society, all cats are implanted with an identifying microchip. If you didn't adopt from WHS, your veterinarian can still implant a microchip. The procedure is fast and easy, and can make a big difference in reuniting you and your cat.

· Spay or neuter your cat. This surgery helps reduce overpopulation and thus, prevents animal suffering.

· Keep your cat up to date on vaccinations. This is essential to staying healthy if he or she does wander away.

For more information about the Wisconsin Humane Society, call
(414) ANIMALS (264-6257) or log online at www.wihumane.org .

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