MEDIA ALERT - March 26, 2010

Contact:  Julia Shell, juliashell@juliashellpr.com or 312-203-3130

“Strikes for Strays” Bowl-a-thon to

Benefit the West Suburban Humane Society

WHO, WHAT and WHY:

“Strikes for Strays” Bowl-a-thon will benefit the animals at the West Suburban Humane Society, a volunteer based, cat and dog welfare organization that was founded in 1972 as a lost and found referral service. This shelter now operates at full capacity with animal care and adoptions being provided to the public 6 days a week.

A $20 registration fee includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and snacks. Bowl for FREE if $100 or more in pledges is raised.   Create a personalized “Strikes for Strays” web page by visiting www.firstgiving.com/wshs to register for the event.   Enjoy the Giant "Candy" Bar overflowing with candy favorites.  There will also be prizes for the most strikes, most gutter balls, highest score and lowest score along with a 50/50 Raffle and more!

For more information, please call 630-960-9600 or visit www.wshs-dg.org .

WHEN:

Saturday, April 10, 2010

2:00pm to 5:00pm

WHERE:

Lisle Lanes

4920 Lincoln Avenue

Lisle IL, 60532    

About the West Suburban Humane Society

Founded in 1972, the West Suburban Humane Society, located at 1901 West Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, Illinois, is dedicated to operating an animal shelter for the purpose of finding safe, permanent, compatible homes through the adoption of domestic dogs and cats. The WSHS believes in educating the community on humane and responsible dog and cat care as a means of ending the unnecessary euthanasia of adoptable companion animals, as well as controlling pet overpopulation by spaying and neutering all animals in their care and encouraging pet owners to do the same.  The WSHS works for animal advocacy, care and education through fundraising.  For more information about the West Suburban Humane Society or to donate, please call 630-960-9600 or visit www.wshs-dg.org .

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