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OHS-sponsored raffle offers high-dollar prizes

By Renira Pachuta; March 3, 2005

Featured by Permission from News Graphic Staff

Milwaukee – The Ozaukee Humane Society, a community-based animal welfare organization in Grafton that provides a temporary home to nearly 2,000 stray, abandoned and injured animals each year, is currently selling raffle tickets as part of its “Paws & Claws Gala” on April 23.

Tickets cost $20 each or three for $50, and can be purchased prior to the event by calling OHS at 377-7580. Only 2,500 tickets are being offered for sale, making the chances of winning pretty good. If any tickets remain, they will be sold during the event.

The raffle prizes, generously brought in part by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, include:

First prize: $7,500 trip certificate or $6,000 in cash; second prize: $2,000 trip certificate or $1,500 cash; third prize: $500 cash.

“The success of an event relies heavily on a successful raffle ticket sale,” said Beth Burgess, Paws & Claws Gala co-chair. “This event is a celebration of dogs, cats and other small animals, and I'm excited to raise money for such a worthwhile cause!”

In addition to the raffle prizes and drawing, the Paws & Claws Gala offers a night complete with dinner, live music and a silent auction. The gala will be held at the Brynwood Country Club, 6200 W. Good Hope Road in Milwaukee .

To purchase raffle tickets, or for more information about the “Paws & Claws Gala” or the Ozaukee Humane Society, please call 377-7580.