Press Releases

October 5, 2006

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:  Michelle Pintar

Phone:  (414) 431-6104

E-mail:  mpintar@wihumane.org

From Homeless to Hopeful

GRAFTON, Wis. – Some moms prepare for a baby shower and lots of lovely gifts for their new arrivals.  One-year-old Maxine was expecting to give birth to kittens at any moment.  While the impending birth of adorable little kittens would typically be cause for celebration, this wasn't the case for Maxine because she had no support system in place to help get her babies everything they need; not until now that is.  

As soon as Maxine found herself at to the Ozaukee Humane Society things changed for the better.  OHS staff welcomed Maxine with open arms.  Just one day after Maxine's arrival, she gave birth to four kittens at OHS.  Thanks to OHS, all of these felines have a safe, warm place to reside until they find their forever families. 

The newly named Misty, Minnie, Parker and Patch are cuddling and love being comforted.  Soon after their birth, these 6-day-old kittens were immediately evaluated by an OHS veterinarian.  OHS staff will do everything possible to ensure Maxine and her kittens survive.

Companion animals like Maxine are reasons why the Ozaukee Humane Society staff stress the importance of keeping your cat indoors.  Even cats in “safe” suburban neighborhoods can become lost and never find their way home.  While outdoor cats have a much shorter life span than those who live indoors, OHS staff is hopeful Maxine and her kittens will thrive despite Maxine living on the streets. 

The Ozaukee Humane Society would also like to remind the community to spay or neuter your cat.  This surgery helps reduce overpopulation and thus, prevents animal suffering.  OHS offers a Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) for those who understand the benefits of spaying or neutering their cat but cannot afford to do so.

For more information about Maxine and her kittens, or OHS' Spay Neuter Assistance Program, please call the Ozaukee Humane Society at
(262) 377-7580.  Additional information about the Ozaukee Humane Society can be obtained by visiting www.ozaukeehumane.org.

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Note:   Maxine, Misty, Minnie, Parker and Patch will be available for photos and filming at the Ozaukee Humane Society until Saturday, October 7 at
2 p.m., and Kim Schlote with the Ozaukee Humane Society will be available for interviews.  To schedule an interview, please contact Kim Schlote at (262) 546-5703.