Our Inspiration

Inspiration can come from some unlikely sources.  The inspiration for Metropawlis came from an abandoned Domestic Shorthair and a Shiba Inu.

Sassy was abandoned and being abused by neighborhood children when a friend of Geri's took him in off the street.  The friend could not keep the pet due to her children's asthma,  so Geri and Augie agreed to adopt Sassy.  Sassy is now a happy and mellow cat who doesn't miss living on the street, at all.

Augie's brother and sister-in-law, David and Sarah, adopted a fun and interesting Shiba Inu named Taro.  He is often mistaken for a fox when being walked around Milwaukee's lower east side because of his size and red coat.  He is one of the friendliest dogs around, so be sure to introduce yourself should you see Taro out and about on a walk.

These two animals provide the inspiration for Metropawlis by demonstrating the happiness, relaxation, and  love a pet can provide.