MEDIA ALERT… MEDIA ALERT… MEDIA ALERT
CHANGE A PET’S LIFE DAY OFFERS FREE PET ADOPTIONS
First 10 Pet Adoptions Free on January 24 at
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and
Humane Society of Williamson County
WHAT:
On January 24th, Hill’s Science Diet will partner with The Williamson County
Regional Animal Shelter and the Humane Society of Williamson County for
Change a Pet’s Life Day, a national free adoption drive to help transform the
lives of shelter cats and dogs by giving them a second chance for love. Hill’s
Science Diet will cover the adoption fees for the first 10 pet adoptions at each
participating location.
Shelter pets have many challenges to overcome and need our help to change their
lives for the better. Pet lovers eager to open their hearts and homes to a shelter pet
will also receive a starter kit that includes free Science Diet pet food and tips to
give their adopted cat or dog the best start in their new life. A complete list of
participating shelters across the country can be found by visiting
www.feedingisbelieving.com.
Everyone can get involved and help transform the life of a cat or dog by visiting
www.feedingisbelieving.com for the chance to have $5,000 donated to a shelter of
your choice in your name.
WHEN:
Saturday, January 24, 2009, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE:
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter
1855 SE Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
To reach the shelter from IH-35, take Exit 259 and go east two miles. The shelter is
located on the north side of the road just east of FM 1460.
Humane Society of Williamson County
10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway
Leander, TX 78641
WHY:
According to the Humane Society of United States (HSUS), each year 6-8 million
cats and dogs enter animal shelters in the United States. Shelter pets overcome
many challenges and are in need of loving homes. Hill’s Science Diet is currently
the largest corporate sponsor of shelters in the U.S, providing well over 1,000
shelter partners with free, high quality nutritious food they need to help their pets
get healthy soon and adopted faster. To date, Hill’s Science Diet has donated over
$100 million dollars worth of food and helped millions of cats and dogs get
adopted.
MEDIA OP:
Interviews with shelter representatives who can discuss heartwarming pet stories
and introduce many of the amazing cats and dogs still waiting for loving homes.
CONTACT:
David Abrams (212) 798-9521 (david_abrams@cohnwolfe.com)
WHAT ELSE: For more information, visit www.wilcopets.org or http://www.hswc.net/.