PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Roseann Trezza, Executive Director
973-824-7080 March 19, 2008

Your Trash May Be Treasure for Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park

IT’S SPRING CLEANING TIME! But, before you toss out all those unwanted items from your attic, basement or garage, you might have items that will help the animals being cared for through Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park Zoo.

“Our supporters are wonderful with their monetary donations, but what many people don’t realize is they can donate items that we will either recycle for additional funds, or actually use at our three Animal Care Centers,” said Roseann Trezza, Executive Director Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park.

Items can be dropped off at any of the three shelters in Forked River, Tinton Falls or Newark, anytime during business hours.

Some unlikely items can actually help AHS raise additional funds. These include: copper, brass, stainless steel and aluminum. Also, check out your old jewelry – maybe you have some old silver, gold or platinum jewelry that you can donate. And don’t forget those old earrings that lost their matches or broken pieces, as well.

If you are one of those people who have a junk-free house, listed below are some of the much-needed items on our wish list:

• Canned pet food
• Towels, wash cloths, blankets, heating pads
• Carriers, Cages, Humane animal traps
• Leashes, collars, K-9 carts
• Pet toys, beds
• KMR Kitten Formula
• Cat Litter (non-clumping) • Housecleaning tools and products
• Unscented Baby Wipes • Office supplies
• Grooming supplies (clippers, blades, etc.)
• First aid supplies, peroxide, Pedialyte
• Paper Towels
• Bird Feeders, toys
• Lixit Bottles
• Oats, cracked corn, nuts, unsalted sunflower seeds
• Rakes, shovels
• Gift certificates for office, home and food stores
• Golf Carts
• Digital Cameras