Friday, September 07, 2007
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Angela Speed
(414) 431-6104 aspeed@wihumane.org

Wisconsin & Ozaukee Humane Societies Host Paws & Claws Gala
September 8 Event Largest Fundraiser for WHS and OHS Animals

MILWAUKEE – Where else can you meet dogs in tuxedos and cats in ball gowns? Benefiting the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies, the Paws & Claws Gala will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2007. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the gala includes dinner by Bartolotta Restaurants, a raffle, as well as silent and live auctions with creative and high-dollar packages. Admission tickets are $250/person and $500/couple; all proceeds will help the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies in their efforts to save animals’ lives.

Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase for the 9:00p.m. drawing. The grand prize is $10,000 cash; the first place prize is a 37” High Definition Television and an 8GB iPod Nano.

WHAT: Paws & Claws Gala
All proceeds will benefit the animals at the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies

WHEN: Saturday, September 7, 2007
5:30 p.m. until 12 a.m.

WHERE: Pier Wisconsin
500 N. Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI

PHOTO OP: From 5:30p.m. to 7:15p.m., attendees will be registering and gathering on the first floor at Pier Wisconsin; this would be the ideal time to speak with a WHS representative, film attendees and view animal greeters on the red carpet.

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Please contact Angela Speed at 414.431.6104 or email aspeed@wihumane.org if you plan to come. For more information about the Wisconsin Humane Society, visit www.wihumane.org.