ASPCA to announce support for animal welfare programs; 10/6

WHO:
Mayor Cornett, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Central Oklahoma Humane Society and the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter.

WHAT:
The ASPCA will announce why Oklahoma City was designated as an ASPCA partner community, formally known as Mission: Orange. 

The designation means the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter and Central Oklahoma Humane Society will benefit from a sharp increase in dollars, staffing and other resources from the ASPCA.  The assistance will help Oklahoma City achieve a dramatic and sustainable increase in happy endings for shelter dogs and cats and the people who care about them.

The ASPCA partner community campaign aims to provide positive outcomes for shelter animals by increasing live release rates through adoptions, transfers to other adoption agencies, and returns-to-owner.  The ASPCA is investing approximately $600,000 in funding and resources in Oklahoma City.

WHEN:
1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6

WHERE:
City Hall, Council Chamber (third floor), 200 N Walker

EVENT DAY CONTACT:
Kristy Yager, 297-2550