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PRESS RELEASE
RELEASE DATE: Immediately (May 30, 2007)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gene Baierschmidt
(801) 261-2919 - phone

"PAWS FUR SPRING" ADOPT-A-THON GALA SLATED BY HUMANE SOCIETY

This weekend one of the most exciting events of the social season will take place at the Humane Society of Utah’s shelter located at 4242 South 300 West, at least as far as the four-footed crowd is concerned. For three fabulous days, approximately 200 of HSU’s irresistible cats, dogs, bunnies, gerbils, and other furry residents will be available for adoption, both inside the building and also in a shady tent set up on the lawns.

On Friday, June 1, the Adopt-a-Thon will be in full swing from noon to 7 PM; Saturday, June 2, activities will take place from 10 AM to 7 PM; and on the final day, Sunday, June 3, visitors can drop in from noon to 4 PM.

In addition to the animals eagerly awaiting good new homes, the "Paws fur Spring" gala will also feature local pet-specialty vendors who offer necessities for the animal-about-town like designer duds, boarding, grooming, and toys - and, to top off the festivities, there will even be a pet psychic and a professional pet masseuse on the scene to provide helpful hints and instructions for new adopters.

"Placing these wonderful pets in loving homes of their own is our top priority," says HSU Executive Director Gene Baierschmidt. "Just the fun of getting a loyal, affectionate new family member is exciting enough, but we’re really creating a party atmosphere for this event to bring out a lot of people who might not have been thinking of getting a pet right now. Once they see these great animals, and see how many great new options are out there for enjoying their relationship with them to the fullest, they’ll wonder why they waited so long."

For more information, please call 261-2919.

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