Press Releases

June 2, 2006
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Jeffrey Raddatz
Phone: (414) 431-6121
E-mail: jraddatz@wihumane.org

Mayor Barrett Declares June Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – Join Mayor Barrett and hundreds of cats to roll out a month of extra TLC in June. Mayor Barrett understands the importance that animals play in our lives and will be declaring June as Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month in the greater Milwaukee area at the Wisconsin Humane Society on Friday, June 2 at 1 p.m. “Our community is committed to finding homes for cats and kittens living in shelters and improving their quality of life,” said Mayor Barrett.

The Wisconsin Humane Society has the highest shelter cat adoption rate in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to educate and raise awareness about the plight of cats. A major factor in reducing the issue of overpopulation is to educate everyone on the importance of spay and neutering their animals. This simple procedure can dramatically reduce the amount of suffering that homeless cats go through in our community. This month, the makers of Fresh Step cat litter awarded WHS a grant to increase the number of cats that are spayed or neutered from low income households, an already very successful program at WHS.

Everyday WHS puts 100% effort towards finding the perfect homes for all cats that are living at the shelter. “By adopting a feline friend, you are not only giving a shelter cat a second chance, but you will also find a companion who will bring years of love and devotion to you and your family,” said Jill DeGrave, Education Director, Wisconsin Humane Society.

For more information about Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month and ways you can help cats in Milwaukee, call us at 414-ANIMALS or visit www.wihumane.org.

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Media Interest/Photo Opportunity: Mayor Barrett will be at the Wisconsin Humane Society on Friday, June 2 to formally proclaim June, Adopt a Shelter Cat Month at 1 p.m.

Make sure to visit the Wisconsin Humane Society on Saturday, June 3rd for the Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Tour. From 10 AM to 1 PM, the Wisconsin Humane Society, the ASPCA and the makers of Fresh Step litter will host a special event to help encourage more cat adoptions in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Humane Society will showcase cats and kittens ready for adoption and Jill DeGrave and Tender Touch Veterinary Clinic’s Sue Fluhr will be on hand to offer advice on adopting a cat and tips for caring for a new cat. The makers of Fresh Step litter will also give away free Cat Adoption Starter Kits to anyone who adopts a shelter cat during the event.