October 16, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:           Mary Remer, Animal Control Director, at 234-6156 or mremer@pocatello.us

ANIMAL SHELTER HOSTS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

4 Hour Class Set for Friday, October 24, 2008

Do you love working with and being around animals? Consider volunteering at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. The Shelter is hosting a new volunteer orientation October 24, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Shelter welcomes volunteers ages 18 years and older.

The Shelter staff and the animals are deeply grateful to the community for helping work with the animals in an effort to further their adoptability. Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer or anyone with questions should contact the Shelter at 234-6156 or by email to Mary Remer at mremer@pocatello.us.

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