Humane Society of Utah Invites Media to Cover Home for the Holidays

Contact: Guinn Shuster
Cell: 801-638-4685
Email: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Nov. 26, 2024

Media Alert 

Humane Society of Utah Invites Media to Cover Home for the Holidays

Murray — Utah, Nov. 27, 2024 — The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) invites local media to cover its  Home for the Holidays event on Wed, Nov. 27, 2024, from 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 3 PM at the shelter’s location at 4242 South 300 West in Murray.

Home for the Holidays is a short-term foster program designed to give shelter dogs a break from the kennel environment. By placing dogs in loving homes for the holiday weekend, the program helps reduce stress, improve socialization skills, and provide valuable insights into each dog’s behavior in a home setting.

Media Opportunities:

• Interviews: 15 Families participating in the program will be available for interviews to share their experiences and the positive impact of fostering on both the dogs and their families.
• B-roll Footage: After the event, you can access b-roll footage of dogs being matched with foster families by clicking on the link below.

Why Home for the Holidays Matters:

• Reduced Stress: Studies have shown that even a short period out of the shelter can significantly reduce a dog’s stress levels.
• Enhanced Socialization: Home environments provide opportunities for dogs to interact with people and other animals in a relaxed setting.
• Valuable Behavioral Insights: Foster families can provide valuable feedback on a dog’s behavior, helping the shelter staff make informed adoption decisions.

By highlighting the benefits of fostering and the positive impact of Home for the Holidays, you can help raise awareness of the shelter’s mission and encourage more people to consider fostering or adopting a pet.

Photos/videos for media use can be downloaded here.

Suggested Tweet: Looking for a heartwarming holiday story? Watch as families foster shelter dogs for the holiday weekend, giving them a break from the kennel and a chance to shine! 🐶❤️ 

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About the Humane Society of Utah

The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear, and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the Humane Society of Utah has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals. As the largest private animal resource center in the state, the Humane Society of Utah welcomes any companion animal that can legally be admitted. We work hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters the facility will be placed into a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah is a local, independent 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization that does not receive any state or government funding and is not a branch of any national organization. It is funded by the contributions of individuals, businesses, and foundations. Read more online at www.utahhumane.org.

4242 South 300 West, Murray, UT 84107 / 801-261-2919 / UtahHumane.org / @utahhumane