| Halloween Spay/Neuter Surgeries Bring a Parade of Black Cats!
 In honor of the beautiful black cat this Halloween, the Wisconsin Humane Society invited cat guardians to have their black cat spayed or neutered. The surgeries were free or discounted to guardians with qualifying incomes. More than twenty cats were sterilized, helping to combat animal overpopulation. For more information about WHS' Spay and Neuter Assistance Program year-round, please call (414) 431-6132.
This little girl was spayed last week
by Dr. Kerin McClain, pictured above,
as part of the special spay-neuter
program this Halloween.
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Pleasant View Elementary Holds Raffle for WHS
On behalf of the Wisconsin Humane Society, Nora Hart, Program Specialist and her dog, Duncan, accepted a donation for nearly $500 from the students at Pleasant View Elementary School in Franklin. The kids held a raffle to raise funds for the animals at WHS. Tickets were only 25 cents and the grand prize was the first trip down the new playground slide at the school! The winner also got to cut the ribbon at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the playground. We are grateful for the generous contributions of so many individual children. Way to go, kids!
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National Feral Cat Day
The Wisconsin Humane Society held an educational event on October 14, 2007 to celebrate National Feral Cat Day. Feral cats are free-roaming cats that are not domesticated and cannot be adopted into homes. To find out more about these cats and what you can do to help them, click here.
Pooches Paraded Down Brady Street!
 The annual pooch parade on Brady Street was a huge success! The 6th Annual Brady Street Pet Parade brought out the best-dressed barkers. Dogs strutted their stuff and pranced their way down Brady Street in full costume on Sunday, October 7, 2007.
The fun also included a costume contest, vendor booths/display and a “blessing of the pets” by Father Tim at St. Rita’s church. All proceeds benefitted the animals at the Wisconsin Humane Society.
In late August and early September, we honored World Rabies Day by hosting a Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinic at WHS. Animal guardians from all over the city brought their companions for veterinary services. Fees were based on a sliding scale, depending upon family income. For more information about the clinic, please see the original press release.
 In addition to the clinic, WHS Wildlife Manager presented a talk on September 8 to recognize World Rabies Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo. WHS volunteers also staffed a booth with rabies literature and information for the public. To see a pdf flyer for the event, please click here.
 Nearly 350 people lit a candle on the WHS web site for a loved one in honor of National Homeless Animal Day in September. The online vigil was a great way for animal lovers to show their appreciation for animals. Read more about the special day and the plight of homeless animals in our community.
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Help End Puppy Mills in Wisconsin!
Help puppy mill victims by attending an important meeting to discuss legislation that could end the suffering that these dogs endure. Local legislators will be present. Voice your concerns and ask them to support legislation and funding to license pet dealers, pet breeders, kennels and animal shelters in Wisconsin!
 WHAT: A Round Table Discussion on Puppy Mills
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at 7:00pm
WHERE: Nathan Hale High School, 11601 W Lincoln Ave., West Allis, WI 53227
For directions and more information, please go to: http://www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com/roundtable.html
We Raised the Woof!
The weather couldn't have been better for the 2007 Paws & Claws Gala at Pier Wisconsin. Perhaps the mosquitos were awestruck by the fabulous dresses and flew away; even they cooperated! The gala was a fantastic evening of silent and live auctions, dinner by Bartolotta's, music, dancing and even fireworks. George D. Dalton was also recognized with a special award for his generous contributions to the Wisconsin Humane Society. All the proceeds raised will go directly to benefit the animals of the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies.
Congratulations to Ann Zizzo for winning the grand prize of $10,000 cash in the raffle contest. The first prize winner was Mike Lauer, who won a 37’ 1080p HDTV LCD Monitor and a 8GB iPod Nano. Just in time for Packer season, too!
Be sure to check out the glamorous gowns and even a very special guest in a tuxedo, below! (He's the one looking dog-tired).
   
 
        
 
 
 
Thank you to all our guests, sponsors and volunteers for making the 2007 Paws & Claws Gala a smashing success!
WHS' Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Hosts Wildlife Baby Shower
 The annual wildlife baby shower brought in generous donations in the form of monetary gifts, gift cards and wildlife supplies. Thanks to everyone who stopped in to visit the babies, talk with the staff and drop off a gift! To read more about the shower, see the original press release from July.
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