Press Release
Aug 6, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:  Mary “Tief” Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director
Phone: 217-344-7297
Email: director@cuhumane.org

The public will have a chance to shower adorable baby kittens with gifts at the Champaign County Humane Society’s Kitten Shower, Saturday, August 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana.

 The event is designed to get exposure for the many adoptable kittens available at the Champaign County Humane Society’s Urbana shelter.  “During the spring and early summer months, literally hundreds of kittens are surrendered to our shelter and to other area agencies.  Once the kittens are old enough to be adopted, we like to find new homes for them as quickly as possible,”  explains CCHS Executive Director, Mary Tiefenbrunn.  The Kitten Shower presents an ideal opportunity for people to meet the available kittens (approximately 40 of them) and consider the possibility of adoption.  It’s also a fun way for CCHS to solicit donations that will help in providing care to kittens at the shelter.      

At the Kitten Shower, CCHS staff members and volunteers will be available to answer questions about the kittens, the adoption process, and what it takes to be a responsible cat owner.  People interested in adopting a kitten will be able to fill out an application.  Cat toys and other animal-related items will be offered for sale and educational materials will be available.

Anyone interested in bringing a gift to the Kitten Shower should consult The Kittens’ Wish List:      

• Canned Cat Food - Friskies or Science Diet Brand, pâté style
• Cat Litter - The non-clumping type
• Kitten Milk Replacement (KMR)-Available at your local pet food store or distributor
• Baby Food -Meat flavor or squash (no onion additives, please)
• Small Cat Beds or Blankets -No towels or sheets please
• Baby Gates and Pet Play Pens
• Gift Cards -Kittens like to shop at pet-supply and grocery stores
• No Time to Shop? -Cash is always a great gift idea!

For more information about the 2008 Kitten Shower, visit www.cuhumane.org.

The Champaign County Humane Society is grateful to Lincoln Square for its sponsorship the Kitten Shower.

The Champaign County Humane Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty, promoting animal welfare, and educating the public about humane care and treatment of animals.  The CCHS receives no government funding and is not affiliated with any national organizations.

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