In the Media and For the Media

If you are a member of the media, we hope you will find our press releases interesting and informative.  If you would like more information about Metropawlis or about trends in the pet supplies retailing industry, please contact us.

In the Media
Articles about Metropawlis have appeared in the following publications:

		M Magazine August 2006 "Pet Power" By Marci Pelzer No link available
		Pet Age July 2006 "How to Operate a Successful Pet Boutique" By Karen M Alley No link available
		Fetch May 2006 "Metropawlis with the Three Amigos" By Jamie Klinger-Krebs Link to Web Site
		MKE May 25, 2006 "New store on the scene: Metropawlis Pet Boutique & Bakery" Pet boutique's new home in Third Ward " By Nicole Sweeney Link to Web site
		Pet Product News May 2006 "Canine Confections: Eye appeal is all-important when it comes to selling bakery treats" By Sandy Robins No link to site available
		JSOnline October 14, 2005 "Make it a happy Howleen: Treat your dog to a smooth holiday with a few tricks" By Jackie Loohauis Link to Web Site
		OnMilwaukee.com August 2, 2005 "'Stinky the Bulldog' book yaps a sweet message" By Molly Snyder Edler Link to Web Site
		The Beacon Journal July 30, 2005 "Pets are for pampering" By Connie Bloom No link available--article archived. Featured a link to MetropawlisPetBoutique.com, calling it "a resource rich in the cool and unusual."
		Shepherd Express November 2004 "Best of Milwaukee 2004 - Best Pet Store" By Doug Hissom Link to Web Site
		MKE November 2004 "Thinking of glamming up the pooch? Bling it on'" By Sarah Hoye Link to Web Site
		Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 2004 "Geri Ray 'Takes Five'" By Marilynn Marchione PDF version of article (223k) Link to Web Site
		Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 2004 "Pooch power takes on urban life" By Jackie Loohauis PDF version of article (226k) Link to Web site
		Milwaukee Magazine February 2004 "pettales:  petguide" By Carolyn B. Alfvin JPG version of article (41k)
		The Business Journal January 30, 2004 "After Hours:  For the pet that has everything" By Matt Sablak PDF version of article (165k)
		Riverwest Currents December 2003 "Metropawlis:  A Boutique for the Urban Pet" by Stacy Conroy Link to Web site PDF version of article (221k)
		OnMilwaukee.com December 24, 2003 "Puppy pals inspire Brady Street's Metropawlis" By Mario Ziino Link to Web site PDF version of article (281k)

For the Media
Metropawlis press releases:

		Upscale Boutique For Pampered Pets Opens In Milwaukee Milwaukeeans Joining Trend of Pampering Pets with Designer Fashions, Gourmet Cuisine, and Other Creature Comforts January 2004
		Milwaukee Pet Store Makes “Humane Monday” Commitment To Area Animals Metropawlis Donates Percentage of Monday Sales to Wisconsin Humane Society January 2004 (NOTE:  As of 1/1/2005, Metropawlis will be closed on Mondays, so we will be donating 5% of our in-store sales on Tuesdays to the WHS.)
		Brady Street Pet Boutique Features Items Not Available Elsewhere In State Metropawlis’ Unique Variety of Products for Cats, Dogs, and Humans Offers One-of-a-Kind Milwaukee Shopping Experience January 2004