May 3, 2007

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:  Angela Speed

Phone:  (414) 431-6104

E-mail:  aspeed@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY         

Ozaukee Humane Society to Present Kindness Awards

Grafton, Wis. – The Ozaukee Humane Society will kick off National Be Kind to Animals (BKA) Week, May 6-12, 2007, by hosting an awards ceremony on Saturday. News Anchor Nicole Koglin from TV’s FOX 6 will be the emcee for the day! Award categories include Humane Hero Award, Volunteer Awards and Kind Kid Awards.

WHAT: Be Kind to Animals Awards Ceremony

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 2007, 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

WHERE: Grafton Public Library, 1620 11th Ave, Grafton, WI

WHO: Children and adults from around Ozaukee County who have shown great compassion for animals over the past year will be awarded.

WHY: This year, Be Kind to Animals Week will be celebrated nationally from May 6-12. The Ozaukee Humane Society joins humane organizations across the nation in recognizing the important role that animals play in everyone’s lives. This week is also a time to educate everyone about the importance of treating all animals with compassion.

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Interview/Photo Op: An OHS staff member will be available for questions. Please contact Dezarae Hartwig Jones at 414.431.6159 or Angela Speed at 414.431.6104 if any media plan to attend. Thank you!