Press Releases

Monday, February 4, 2008

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:  Angela Speed

 (414) 431-6104  aspeed@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY                                          

It’s a Rat Race.  Really! 

WHS to Celebrate Super Tuesday with Rat Race.

MILWAUKEE – The presidential election is heating up and we’ve got a great way to predict Tuesday’s results: a rat race, of course!  Come out to WHS and cheer on your favorite candidate on Monday, February 4 at 12:00 Noon. The Wisconsin Humane Society is hosting its first-ever rodent race and you are invited to watch the candidates race to the finish!

Though they can’t reach the podium, they certainly can compete with the best of them! You’ll potentially meet little Ratty Giuliani, Hillary Rodent Clinton, John McCheese, BaRat Obama, Mitts Rattney, Mikey HuckaRat and Johnny Edwhiskers. Cheer for your candidate and celebrate the winner.

WHAT:     Presidential Rat Race

WHEN:     Monday, February 4, 12:00, Race begins at 12:00 Noon sharp!

WHERE:   Wisconsin Humane Society

MEDIA INTEREST:           

• Photo opportunity of small animals available for adoption
• Photo opportunity of rat race
• Interview opportunity with WHS staff regarding the event and adoptions

NOTE: Please contact Angela Speed, Community Relations Manager, at 414-431-6104 if you plan on coming to the event!