Press Releases

December 2, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Phone: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

WHS to be Illuminated with Hope

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Humane Society will be shining bright this holiday season with more than 5,000 holiday lights in honor of homeless animals on Sunday, December 4. The Hope's Lights Celebration will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee.

In addition to the building and grounds being brilliantly illuminated with lights, the celebration will include activities such as three programs featuring WHS' guest of honor – Mr. Hope; tours of WHS and appearances by Tuffy the Screech Owl and Talon the Peregrine Falcon. To purchase a white light, which represents the memory of a loved one or a colored light representing a living person or companion animal for $20 each, contact the Wisconsin Humane Society at (414) ANIMALS.

WHAT:     
2005 Hope's Lights Celebration

WHEN:     
Sunday, December 4, 2005
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lights will be illuminated at approximately 6:50 p.m.

WHERE:     
Wisconsin Humane Society
4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208

INTEREST:     
· Photo opportunities of more than 5,000 lights being illuminated on the WHS building and grounds; WHS' guest of honor – Mr. Hope; and appearances by Tuffy the Screech Owl and Talon the Peregrine Falcon.
· Interview opportunity with a WHS representative.

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