This month at Metropawlis:

• December Events & VIP Specials!
• New & Unique Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers
• Holiday Thanks!
• Holiday Store Hours
• About Metropawlis, the VIP list, and Unsubscribing

We hope everyone (and every pet) is happy, excited, and prepared for a wonderful holiday season!  Metropawlis is in full swing for the holidays with some can't-miss events and great new products for you and your pet–read on!

If you and your four-legged friends care to celebrate the season (and shop) in style, we hope you'll add us to your calendar for these exciting events:

Christmas in the Ward--this weekend:  

Please join us for an exciting holiday event this weekend!

• Friday, December 1st: Beginning at 5 pm, enjoy a holiday concert, a tree lighting ceremony, the Trinity Irish Dancers and live reindeer at Catalano Square! Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, Gingerbread House pictures with Santa, Jolly's Secret Gift Shop, a Silent Auction, a Cookie Sale and a Holiday Raffle! Metropawlis will be open until 9 pm and VIP’s will receive 15% off of everything in the store (excluding Three Amigos Pet Bakery and pet strollers.)
• Saturday, December 2nd: From 11 to 4, enjoy all the activities noted above, plus take part in the Third Ward Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Get your Frosty Five certificate good for money off your next purchase at participating retailers in the Ward! Metropawlis will also be hosting a great activity: kids can decorate their own dog cookie from 11 am to 1 pm, and all holiday items in the store will be 10% off.

Remember, Christmas in the Ward is a FREE event and features FREE parking in both Third Ward Parking Structures, located as 212 North Milwaukee Street and 225 East Chicago Street.

Early-morning shopping day:

Beat the crowds, save some money, and get some gifts for your furry friends--all before you go to work!  Metropawlis will be opening at 7:30 am on Tuesday, Dec. 19 for you early birds with complimentary coffee and donuts. VIP’s will receive 15% off their purchase during the hours of 7:30 and 10 am. Bring a friend and sign them up for their VIP discount!

Online Pet Stroller sale:

Just in time for holiday shopping:  For one weekend only, save money on the finest pet strollers available.  Save $20 on any purchase of $150 or more on JustPetStrollers.com.  Use the code "holiday06" for any purchase before midnight on Sunday December 3rd, 2006.  We already have the lowest prices on the Internet and free shipping, so now is a great time to get a deal on great strollers like the Pet Gear AT3 All Terrain Pet Stroller or the Kittywalk 5th Avenue Pet strollers.

If you read last month's e-newsletter, you know Metropawlis has never had so many brand new items in stock.  We're trying our hardest to get you to visit this holiday season, so we hope you'll stop in to see some of these exciting new cat and dog gift items:

Gift Cards: 

Metropawlis now has gift cards--the perfect stocking stuffer for the pet lover in your life!  Cards can be purchased in any amount over $5 and are an easy and attractive way to give the perfect gift this season! Cards can be redeemed for all or a portion of the amount at any time and are reloadable.

Holiday Items:

Make sure your pet is part of the holiday season with special seasonal apparel, toys and treats! New this year are holiday sweaters, collars, Henrietta Christmas Chicken, ornaments and our expanded “Doos Happen” collection–great for the gift recipient with a sense of humor! Shop early for the best selection.

Fresh & Delicious Doggie Treats

Everybody loves holiday cookies, and your pooch is no exception!  The chefs at Three Amigos Pet Bakery have revealed new designs and mouth-watering recipes that are sure to please both the dog and dog lover on your gift list. Fresh-baked treats are always waiting for you in our bakery case, and you can purchase a single delicious treat or an attractive gift pack.  Designs include Santa dogs, snowmen, Christmas trees, holiday bones and more! 

High-Tech Cinch-It Collars: 

The cinch-It™ collar is a quality, durable, easy-to-use alternative to the standard pet collar with extra advantages. The cinch-It™ is made from 100% non-toxic materials and is completely waterproof. And, it can be adjusted in 2mm increments resulting in the perfect fit for your pet….not too loose and not too tight!

Socially-Conscious Accessories for the Philanthropic Pet: 

Your pet seeks a better karma, so check out our new Sococo Good Karma Collection line of leashes and collars. Not only will your pooch be the envy of the dog park, but a portion of each purchase is donated by Sococo to the Baphumelele Orphanage and Education Center in South Africa, an organization dedicated to helping South African children who have been orphaned by AIDS.

Simply Fido™ Organic Toys: 

This line of toys is made with safe, non-toxic cotton and the fibers are unbleached, untreated, and unprocessed. Simply Fido™ uses only natural extracts from plants and minerals, such as gardenia seed, clove and chestnut bur, to dye the toy fibers. Plus, these toys are environmentally friendly--the production of organic products does not contribute to environmental pollutants and hazardous waste. You and your pet can both feel great about these toys!

Holiday Thanks! 

As always, we want to thank all of you for your support throughout the past three years and wish you and your family a happy holidays. We also wish to take this opportunity to thank our associates Sam, Ellie, Ben and Jeremy, along with our family and friends who have provided so much support and assistance throughout the past year. And, finally, a special thanks to Judy Kindt, owner of Three Amigos Pet Bakery, which has been a great asset for our store and customers. Here's wishing all of you a happy and prosperous 2007!

Metropawlis holiday hours are:

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.

We hope you won't unsubscribe, but if you must you may do so easily at the bottom of this message. Before you do, please note:

• You will not get more than one message per month from us, except in months that your pet celebrates a birthday.
• Each message will contain savings available only to Metropawlis VIPs.
• You may unsubscribe easily at any time, if you ever wish to do so.
• We respect your privacy. Visit Legal Stuff on our Web site to learn more.

Thank you for signing up for our VIP list! We hope to see you soon.

Augie & Geri Ray
Metropawlis
petlover@metropawlis.com
317 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414.273.PETS (7387)