City, B97 FM Kick Off 12 Strays of Christmas Adoption Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 8, 2009

For more information, please contact:
Laurie Ringquist, Animal Shelter Director, City of Bloomington, 349-3492, ringquil@bloomington.in.gov
Danny Lopez, Communications Director, City of Bloomington, 349-CITY, lopezd@bloomington.in.gov




Bloomington, IN - The City of Bloomington and B97 FM once again have partnered for The 12 Strays Of Christmas, a[Zora|image:6158,right] holiday adoption initiative designed to highlight some of the many adoptable animals available at half-price at the City Animal Shelter. The program is part of the Be Bloomington campaign, which this quarter is encouraging the community to Be Compassionate.

The campaign began Monday, Dec. 7, and will run through Tuesday, Dec. 22. Each day, the radio station will feature a different cat and dog on its website, [www.wbwb.com|www.wbwb.com]. Additionally, Animal Shelter staff will call in live each day to B97's morning show to discuss the available animals, stress the ongoing need for adoptions and provide the community with information about the Shelter's services.

"We're always extremely busy around the Holidays, and we want to make sure that those individuals and families who want to adopt new pets know that we have many loving animals that need a home," said Laurie Ringquist, City Animal Shelter Director.

[Sheldon|image:6159,left]Two animals that will be featured early during The 12 Strays Of Christmas are Zora, a calico cat, and Sheldon, a walker hound. Zora is described as playful and eager for attention. Sheldon is curious and loving, and Ringquist says he has a goofy personality and likes to snuggle.

"These two, just like the many others that we have at the Shelter, are ready to provide loving companionship to someone," said Ringquist. "So much emphasis is put on helping others during the Holiday season, and I hope that people also remember these wonderful animals."

For more information on The 12 Strays Of Christmas or the City Animal Shelter, please contact Ringquist at 349-3492 or ringquil@bloomington.in.gov.

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