Press Releases

June 30, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar (414) 431-6104
Media Contact: Raquel Filmanowicz (414) 286-3175

JULY IS RABIES AWARENESS MONTH

Wisconsin Humane Society and the City of Milwaukee Health Department Join Together to Declare First Rabies Observance to Increase Awareness of Disease

WHAT:   
The Wisconsin Humane Society in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Health Department will hold a news conference and educational demonstration to spread the word about how to protect your family and your companion animals from rabies.

WHEN:   
Friday, July 1, 2005
11:00 a.m. Introduction of rabies issue
11:15 a.m. Mayoral Proclamation to WI Humane Society
11:30 a.m. Bat proof home demonstration

WHERE:   
Wisconsin Humane Society
4500 W. Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee   

SPEAKERS:   
Mayor Tom Barrett
Bevan K. Baker, CHE, Commissioner of Health
Victoria Wellens, Executive Director, Wisconsin Humane Society
Dr. Randy Zeman, Veterinary Manager, Wisconsin Humane Society

FACTS:   
- The percentage of bats testing positive for rabies has been relatively steady since at least 1992.
-Three rabies-positive bats have been found since mid-May of this year.
-The vast majority of bats are healthy, beneficial creatures that consume large numbers of insects, such as mosquitoes