We started "Please Release Me " to point out zany press releases that show up in our tipster malbox .
We’ve seen good, bad, really bad — but also several creative releases.
FamousDC applauds the work of Carrie Drummond at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria :
THE ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL SHELTER IS TEAMING UP WITH LOCAL CAR DEALERS TO PROMOTE “CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CARS AND CATS”
Press conference promotes two communities facing difficult economic times
ALEXANDRIA, VA — With help from area luxury car dealers, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) will launch a new campaign to promote adoptions during June’s national “Adopt-A-Cat” month, including reduced adoption fees.
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At a press conference on Friday, May 29th at 12:00 p.m., the AWLA will unveil its “Certified, Pre-Owned Cats” promotion, encouraging adopters to consider the benefits of welcoming an adult cat into their home. The press conference will be held at AWLA, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria.
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Local car dealers Lindsay Lexus and Don Beyer Volvo are partnering with the AWLA to fund a variety of incentives to bring adopters into the shelter and make adoption more affordable during a time when rates of animal surrenders are up and households across the country are economizing.
Visit www.alexandriaanimals.org to donate or learn more.