Press Releases

September 1, 2005

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Michelle Pintar

Phone: (414) 431-6104

E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

Dogs Thrown from Car Recovering at the Ozaukee Humane Society

GRAFTON, Wis. - The Ozaukee Humane Society is urging anyone with information about who may have thrown two puppies from a car on August 6 to notify the Village of Saukville Police Department.

Luckily, Bean and Cornelia survived being tossed out of a car. The pups pulled themselves up onto all four legs and Bean took off running. A Good Samaritan witnessed the situation, scooped up Cornelia and took her straight to the Ozaukee Humane Society for help. OHS staff immediately rushed out and rescued Bean, who was found in a farmer's bean field. While neither sibling sustained serious injuries, it was discovered Bean and Cornelia have a skin disorder called mange, a contagious parasite that makes their hair fall out and is very uncomfortable for them. Mange is also contagious to humans.

Bean and Cornelia were started on a regimen of medicated baths twice per week as well as antibiotics. The pups are young and otherwise healthy, and OHS staff is confident they will recover quickly. Once the OHS veterinarian gives the clean bill of health, Bean and Cornelia will be available for adoption.

The individual(s) who tossed Bean and Cornelia out of a car have not yet been caught, and police are keeping the case open. In addition to witnesses of animal cruelty contacting their local police department, OHS encourages the community to become animal advocates and participate in our advocacy campaign; call (262) 377-7580 for more information.

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INTERVIEW/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY : Kim Schlote with the Ozaukee Humane Society is available for an interview at OHS, and Bean and Cornelia are available for photos at OHS until 3 p.m. September 2. Contact Michelle Pintar at (414) 431-6104 to arrange an interview/photo opportunity.