Pawprints Pawtograph Party Press Release

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emily Bernie at Petco 818.346.9308
ATTN PET LOVERS: PETCO TO HOST PAWTOGRAPH PARTIES FEATURING INA HILLEBRANDT and STORY TIME FOR PETS
WITH INA HILLEBRANDT AND HER BOOK PAWPRINTS THE PURR-FECT GIFT FOR HUMANS AND THEIR FURRY HOME COMPANIONS
WHAT:	Doggies and cats are invited to bring their 2 - legged companions to Petco to hear readings by *Ina Hillebrandt, author of Pawprints,* the book of close encounters of the furry kind. Hillebrandt autographs the book, discusses the “feetprints” that inspired her, swaps pet stories with owners, and conducts contests for furriest pet, best paw print, & more.
WHEN: & WHERE:	Sat., Dec. 16 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Burbank Petco 3525 W. Victory Blvd. Sun. Dec. 17 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Encino Petco 17919 Ventura Blvd. Wed. Dec. 20 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Studio City Petco 12800 Ventura Blvd
VISUALS	Woofers and meowers - and the occasional tortoise - seated with their devoted people, listening to short tails from Pawprints Pets’ humans join in reading to their furry friends Hillebrandt swaps stories with pets’ people Contestants vie for best paw print. Humans trying to get the prints before the pets lick the gravy off their feet Contests for furriest pet, most creative dog, most creative cat Prize winners will receive a pawtographed copy of Pawprints Demonstrations of how to make non-toxic paw prints of your own pets Free gifts and $5 discount coupons for Petco products Doggie and pussycat treats, and human treats *NOTE: Pawprints* is available at special holiday prices at Petco on event dates. A portion of the proceeds of all sales is donated to animal and environmental conservation organizations.** Pawprints is also available on Amazon.com, your favorite bookstore, the L.A. Zoo, and some of the finest bathrooms in America.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Petco at (818) 346-9308 or Pawpress at (310) 471-5048.
MEDIA To obtain a review copy of the book Pawprints, please contact Pawpress at 310.471-5048. Ina is available for interviews. Please see bio attached.
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