September 2004

This month at Metropawlis

September VIP specials: 25% off unique Cat & Dog items

Please visit Metropawlis this month to enjoy special VIP (Very Important Pet) specials: a 25% discount on select items throughout September:

  • 25% off Outward Hound Pet Saver™ Life Jackets:  Dog flotation device for boating, water sports and other outdoor activities. Provides flotation and buoyancy with bright orange color for easy visibility. Fast size adjustment and a flexible comfortable fit. Available in five sizes to fit most dogs. 
  • 25% off Urban Puppy Kit:  A complete puppy socialization and teaching tool for dog pros, new puppy owners and above all, puppies. The only product of its kind, the Toolkit is fun, interactive and easy to understand, employing proven reward-based techniques that achieve results.
  • 25% off Dog disc toys:  Summer is almost over and we're clearing out the dog Frisbees! Choose from discs from Planet Dog, Bamboo Pet and more.
  • 25% off all Cat Collars: Kitty looking for a new collar to spruce up for Fall? See our new selection of kitty collars by Fox and Hounds and Premier.
  • 25% off all Purrfect Greetings Catnip Cards: This unique collection of greeting cards for cats features a catnip toy attached with non-toxic glue. The toy can be removed (by owner or cat) for hours of enjoyment. Each toy is hand sewn and we use only premium catnip that even the most discriminating kitties will love!

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

Vote for your Favorite Pet Store

The Shepherd Express "Best of Milwaukee 2004" voting is now underway.  Vote for your favorite restaurants, activities, and (of course) pet store.  Voting ends September 14th.  (Take note that you must vote for at least 20 categories for your vote to count!)

Event for Cat companions: Saturday, September 25th

If you live with a cat, please mark your calendar for Saturday, September 25th from 10 am to noon.  Metropawlis will be hosting a session with Betsy Lipscomb, a cat behavior specialist. 

Lipscomb created Cats International, a nonprofit organization, in 1991 to offer behavioral counseling as an alternative to getting rid of cats with behavior issues. While maintaining the nonprofit group, Lipscomb started a for-profit business named SmartCat, which makes products targeting cat behavioral problems. We encourage you to speak with Betsy about your cat behavior issues and check out the SmartCat products that are offered in our store! 

Metropawlis will donate 10% of our SmartCat product sales to Cats International for this one day event.

Upcoming Dog events--mark your calendars!

Brady Street Doggie Parade, Pet Blessing & Costume Contest 
Sunday, October 3, 2004

Once again, Brady Street will be hosting the Annual Doggie Parade and Costume Contest! Metropawlis is pleased to be involved with this year's event, which will include a Doggie March, Pet Blessing and fun activities for dogs. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Wisconsin Humane Society. Watch for further details to be posted in our store in the near future!

Residents for Off Leash Milwaukee Dog Parks (ROMP) Paws in the Park Dog Walk 
October 23, 2004

Join the ROMP group for a dog walk along Veterans Park, the lagoon and Lake Michigan! ROMP will have games and demos for all participants, as well as a Howl-O-Ween costume contest. Metropawlis will be hosting a table at the event so come on down and say "hi"! Watch for further details to be posted in our store.

Cool new stuff for cats and dogs

New products just keep coming!  Please visit us and check out the new products in stock:

  • Halloween Costumes:  Our pet costumes are already on our shelves so you can be prepared for Halloween. Metropawlis features ready-to-go costumes in characters such as Zorro, Superman, Doctor Barker Veterinarian, Batman, Harem Dog, Hippie Dog and Rock Superstar. Sizes range from Small (10-12" length ) to Large (18-20" length).  We also have the cutest Pampet costumes in sizes 0 (7-1/2" length) to 5 (18" length)--check out the Crocodile, Lady Bug, French Maid, or Cow costumes in store.  (Measurements are taken horizontally by measuring from the collar to the base of the tail, where the tail connects to the body.)
  • Warthog Squeak & Tug, Ball Jack Plush Chew Toy & Long Legs Flamingo:  Check out these new toys with durable Plush bodies and hands attached with rope arms.  All are double stitched to endure hours of pawing, pulling, tugging, chewing, and biting. Only the best, longest-lasting noisemakers are sewn inside.
  • Liberty 2 Knot Rope with Tennis Ball:  And, for the aggressive chewer try this toy in red, white, and blue.  Ruff Ropes Premium 100% Cotton Rope with tennis ball cleans Teeth and Gums.

Metropawlis in the news

Did you see Metropawlis in the Journal Sentinel recently?  In August, Metropawlis got two mentions.  If you missed them, here are the links:

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Augie & Geri Ray
Metropawlis
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1327 East Brady Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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