October 2004

This month at Metropawlis

October VIP specials: 25% savings

We hope to see you in October, and to give you a good reason to visit, here are some (Very Important Pet) specials worth discounts of 25% to 50%:

  • 25% off all John Paul Pet Black & White Dog Toys:  These fun and stylish toys come from John Paul, co-founder of Paul Mitchell, the finest in salon hair care. Choose from 8" plush bone, canvas Frisbee disks, double rope ball, single ball bone and super ball bone. (We also carry the John Paul line of shampoo and waterless shampoo for cats and dogs.)
  • 25% off all Dr. Harvey's Whisker Smackers Cat Treats:  Dr. Harvey uses only the best ingredients in all of his treats. The freeze-dried meats in Whisker Smackers is the exact same product used in making human soups and sauces. We're sure Whisker Smackers will have your cats asking for more. Your cat deserves the very best and Whisker Smackers have no equal!
  • 50% off all remaining beds in the store:  We're closing out our beds, and you can save big on comfortable and fashionable beds for your dog or cat.  Choose from beds from Planet Dog and George SF. All sales final and discounts valid while supplies last.

Spread the word and let your friends know about the VIP club and these members-only savings!

Brady Street Dog Parade this weekend (with great raffle prizes)!

Brady Street's biggest annual dog event is coming Sunday, October 3rd.  We hope to see you there!  In addition to fun activities, you won't believe the great raffle prizes:

Here are the details: WALK THAT DOG at the 3rd Annual Brady Street Doggie Parade Fundraiser for the Wisconsin Humane Society.  Activities from  11am to 4 pm.

11:00:  $15 Registration in front of Metropawlis.  All proceeds go to the Wisconsin Humane Society!

12:30:  Parade will begin at same location 

1:00:  Animal Blessing at St. Rita's Church - 1601 N. Cass Street 

2:00:  Costume Contest Judging at the corner of Arlington & Brady 

3:00:  Drawing for Raffle Prizes

Plus fun activities, animal-related vendors and information tables throughout the day! Please call Metropawlis (414.273.PETS) for details, or visit our store to pre-register. Click here for details.

Your Dog Wants to Go Trick-or-Treating!

With Halloween approaching, don't forget Metropawlis' selection of dog costumes.  Some sizes in certain costumes have already sold out, so don't wait too long to do your holiday shopping!

New at Metropawlis

  • Charming™ Party Collars and Pearl Rhinestone Necklaces: Charming Pet Products are the original creations of Lara Riedel. Delightfully whimsical and oodles of fun, they're a perfect accessory for that dapper dog and cool cat. Each design is created with 100% pure, unconditional love. 
  • Hand-Knit Dog Sweaters: Keep your fur baby warm this winter in our exclusive all hand-knit sweaters. They will be the "Dog's Bow Wow" in these gorgeous designs. All 100% acrylic, machine wash and dry. All sweaters have front and back legs except for the 8" which has front legs and back leg bands. Choose from several ultra-stylish designs: "Pink Diva Sweater", "Black Tie Sweater", "Denim & Hearts Sweater", and "Sunshine Sweater."
  • Bootsie's All-in-One Scratcher:  24" long and 7" wide and can sit on the floor or be mounted on a wall or hung from a doorknob (nylon strap included). Fibrous and durable sisal material naturally inspires scratching. Perfect for conditioning nails (superior to carpeting which snags nails and encourages scratching on other carpeted surfaces). The finest materials and workmanship guarantee a scratching post that will remain attractive and useful. 

10% Off Weekend (on the Whole Store)--VIPs only!

Please note that Metropawlis will be closed on Friday, October 8. We are sorry for the inconvenience but we'll make it up to you with 10% off everything on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th. 

This special is only for VIPs, so be sure to let us know you're a VIP before we check you out!

"Paws in the Park" Dog Walk & Other Upcoming Events

On Saturday, October 23rd, join Metropawlis at the Residents for Off Leash Milwaukee Parks for the Paws in the Park Dog Walk.

Enjoy games, watch demos, visit vendor booths, and have a dog-gone good-time at the dog walk-a-thon from 8 am to noon at Veteran's Park. Proceeds from this event will help establish new dog parks in our community. Registration fee is $25 the day of the event. Email info@milwaukeedogparks.org for more information.

And watch for next month's e-mail newsletter for details about Metropawlis' one-year celebration. We don't want to give away too much, but there will be prizes, fun, and big savings for all of you VIPs who helped us survive our first year in operation!

About Metropawlis, the VIP list, and Unsubscribing

Metropawlis is Milwaukee's Unique Boutique for the Urban Pet. If you are receiving this e-mail message, you signed up for our VIP list at our site, our store, or at some other event.

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Augie & Geri Ray
Metropawlis
petlover@metropawlis.com
1327 East Brady Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414.273.PETS (7387)