Governor Doyle Proclaims 2nd Annual Wisconsin Week for the Animals August 14-22, 2010

During this extraordinary week, community leaders and humane organizations across Wisconsin will be hosting wonderful animal-related events. Educators, students, businesses and caring citizens everywhere will be joining to celebrate and help animals!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Madison, Wisconsin) Animal World USA is pleased to announce Governor Jim Doyle has officially proclaimed 2nd Wisconsin Week for the Animals August 14-22, 2010. During the exciting week, animal shelters, rescue groups, and humane organizations across the state will be hosting wonderful animal-related special events which will be saving lives, building relationships, helping animals and strengthening communities throughout the state.

Educators, students, businesses and caring citizens across the state will be joining in to celebrate and help animals. National Homeless Animals Day falls on the 3rd Saturday of every August which means it will be celebrated on August 21 during Wisconsin Week!

Events will include adoption events across the state, spay/neuter events, R.E.A.D. dog programs in libraries, doggie swims/dips, puppy mill awareness activities, book donations and author signings, animal communication presentations, BINGO for homeless animals, feral cat education, horse events, pet food donations, critter camps, wildlife activities, bird tours/activities, donation drives, dog washes to benefit shelters and therapy animals visiting hospitals.

Also to be included are a salute to our working K-9 and handlers, pet first aid, care & safety seminars, feral cat initiatives, vegetarian meetups, low cost vaccinations, blessing for the animals, educational & tabling events and full-filled festivals for families to enjoy friendship, food, music on behalf of the always amazing animals and there is so much more is being planned! Scores of precious lives will be saved and exciting new relationships will be built during the exciting week.

For more info or to schedule an event, call 877-454-0807 or email info@animalworldusa.org Please read the proclamation on official website and learn how to become involved at http://wisconsinanimals.org/

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