PRESS RELEASE

RELEASE DATE: Immediately (September 5, 2005)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF UTAH TO ACCEPT, DELIVER SUPPLIES TO
HURRICANE KATRINA'S ANIMAL VICTIMS

    Thousands of refugees from the Gulf Coast hurricane disaster now being sheltered at Utah's Camp Williams, and many of these displaced persons have managed to bring beloved pets with them. The Humane Society of Utah has been officially named by the American Red Cross as a designated drop spot for supplies for these needy animals.

Anyone wishing to donate either canned or bagged animal food, blankets, bottled water, or other necessary items to assist the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina can bring them directly to the Humane
Society's shelter located at 4242 South 300 West in Salt Lake City. Our staff will personally transport them to the refugee base at Camp Williams and see that all the animals there are properly cared for and
provided with everything they need to ensure their health, comfort, and safety.

Those who prefer to make cash donations can send funds directly to the Humane Society at PO Box 573659 or donate online at www.utahhumane.org. We'll make sure that these monies go directly
to any one of the many reputable national animal organizations that are working to provide relief for those left stranded in Katrina's wake.

For more information, please call the Humane Society of Utah at 261-2919.