MILLENNIUM PET BASH IN THE WORKS

MILLENNIUM PET BASH IN THE WORKS

NORWALK, Conn. (Wireless Flash) -- Humans aren't the only ones planning to party away the new millennium: now pets are jumping on the Y2K bandwagon. A chain of pet kennels says it plans on holding nationwide New Year's Eve parties exclusively for pooches and pussycats -- complete with party favors, "hors d'oerves" and decorations. Although a final menu hasn't been planned yet, a spokesperson for Best Friends Pet Resorts says the "party animals" will dine on platters of bones, kibble and other treats. Cats will also have an "open bar" of catnip favors, while dogs can ring in the New Year with a "Howl-off Contest." The company says it's throwing the four-legged bash so animals won't feel left out of the biggest celebration of the century.

CONTACT: Debra Bennetts, *** (Best Friends); Norwalk, CT; (203) 846-4660