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Fetchingly Fresh: New Styles Sprouting At Muttropolis!

As flowers start to bloom, our summer inspired collections do too! In the spirit of sprouting, we’ve compiled an adorable assortment of styles perfect for a Garden Party. Flowers, bumble bees and lady bugs are all in abundance! With something for every pup, whether a true gardener or not, this collection is a must see to gear up for summer.

For fashionable furballs who love to sport new styles each season, we have adorable apparel and accessories! The Sunflower Dog Tank and Butterfly Overall Dog Dress are perfect for casual outings, while the Floral Dog Dress and Bright Flower and Dot Dog Dress are both excellent choices for fancier garden-esque occasions.

Have a pup that doesn’t prefer the “dressed” life? Check out our Checkered Daisy Dog Scrunchie that is worn around the neck and easily slips on and off over your pup’s head. Or our crotched Flower Accessory, available in many colors to add some fashionable flair to any collar! Speaking of collars, we’re in no shortage of spring styles. Our brand new Bees Dog Collar and Leash set is surely one of our favorites with bumble bees on a turquoise backdrop and teeny yellow polka dots.

For playtime, we have plush toys that are cute, cuddly and captivating. Our interactive Flower Friends Hide a Dog Toy will keep your pup occupied and boredom free while it strengthens their intelligence and puzzle solving skills. The Shaggy Ladybug Dog Toy is also a captivating choice with its moppy material, little legs, antennas and entertaining squeaker inside. 

Visit one of our Muttropolis store locations or head over to Muttropolis.com to take a look at our entire Garden Party collection, featuring much more than mentioned, dining and bedding included!

Fetchingly Fresh: Nautical & Surf Inspired Collection for Your Dog!

Our new Nautical collection has arrived at Muttropolis stores and online at Muttropolis.com! Whether your pup is an avid sailor or simply loves the ocean infused style, this collection is sure to offer some fun, fashionable additions to their wardrobe, toy box, or resting place.

Stripes, flags and anchors decorate our new nautical apparel offerings. Have a boy dog that likes to take the helm? Then the 100% cotton Captain Dog Tank is just what he needs! For girl pups, we have the Nautical Sailor Dog Dress or Anchor Dog Dress, both dainty and adorable. Our very popular Puppia offerings, the Love Boat Dog Tank and Anchor Dog Harness are great gender neutral options. Puppia vest harnesses are often a customer favorite, constructed with velcro closures at the neck and chest to eliminate pulling and ensure the pup is safely secured and comfortable.

 
Care for something a little more cultural? The Nautical Flags Dog Collar and Leash set and Nautical Dog Collar and Leash set are covered in bright flags and symbols, perfect for pups that enjoy the open ocean! If anchors are more your speed, the Anchors Dog Collar and Leash set features red anchors on crisp blue and white stripes. All sets are made in the USA with quality ribbon sewn onto durable nylon webbing, featuring buckle closures and D-rings.

 
If you have a beach house, or simply like beach décor, you should take a look at the Nautical Boat Print Indoor-Outdoor Dog Bed Cover. It can be used to cover an old bed or stuffed with standard sized pillows, blankets or clothes to create a brand new bed. Having the versatility to move this bed from indoors to outdoors is a great feature, especially during the summer when pups love to bask in the sun! We’ve also included quite a few futons in this collection since they are lightweight and portable, can be used in crates, rolled up for travel, or used as a great alternative to a bulky, heavy bed. The Anchors Print Dog Futon and Coral Starfish Dog Futon are two of our favorites for ocean lovers. 

 
Last but not least, our nautical toy collection is full of fun canine crowd pleasers. The Lobster Extra Tough Dog Toy is built to last, made with multiple layers of flexible materials and two rows of double stitching. Have less of a rough-houser? The Rope Starfish Dog Toy is beautifully crafted and built to withstand throwing, slinging and gnawing, while also aiding in keeping your pups teeth and gums clean. Toys are a great gift, whether for your own four-legged family member or a friend’s. Every pup deserves something new for summertime!

Pop into one of our southern California stores locations or visit us a Muttropolis.com to see what other new Nautical styles have arrived!

Our Eco-Friendly Collection for Dogs and Cats

Happy Earth Day everyone! With an ever increasing abundance of eco-friendly products and services across industries, it is no surprise that planet friendly pet products and practices are also on the rise. We here at Muttropolis are very proud to offer a wide, and always expanding, assortment of eco-friendly pet products. It is our hope to help reduce carbon pawprints by providing pets with organic dog toys, collars and leashes, biodegradable poop bags and eco-friendly pet beds, just to name a few!

In honor of Earth Day, and in an effort to educate pet parents and promote the reduction of carbon pawprints, we’ve put together this short list of eco-friendly suggestions:

1)       Get rid of pet junk food. Since nutrition is essential for optimum pet health, it is important to look for natural and organic pet foods, free of artificial and genetically engineered ingredients and additives. Look for meat sources that are raised in sustainable, humane conditions. Many pet food brands include reconstituted animal by-products, essentially low-grade wastes that humans wouldn’t touch, let alone eat. At Muttropolis, we carry a large variety of safe, All Natural Dog Food (including Dehydrated varieties), All Natural Dog Treats, Natural Dog Supplements, and a small assortment of All Natural Cat Food and Treats as well.

2)       Pick up poop the biodegradable way. Use biodegradable bags to pick up your pet’s poop so that it doesn’t live in a plastic bag at the bottom of a landfill, lasting for hundreds of years to come. We carry eco-friendly poop pick-up bags, some more eco-friendly than others, with White Compostable Pick-up Bags at the top of the environmentally friendly list. They are made from 100% renewable resources, protecting the environment by degrading in as little as 40 days.

3)       Spoil your pet with sustainable products. Saving the planet can be fun for your pets too! Choose products that are made from recycled materials or sustainable fibers. Hemp is a great choice, as it is one of the most abundantly occurring crops in nature and makes super-strong fabric. Check out our Hemp Star Dog Collar and Leash set that was seen on the CBS Early Show, or the popular Eco Nap Recycled Fleece Dog Mat, made from 85% recycled plastic soda bottles! Our sustainable product assortment doesn’t stop there, with many more toys and beds that are made from recyclable fibers, or made to be recycled.

4)       Choose natural pet care and cleaning products. We carry quite a few grooming products that are all natural and free of harsh chemicals, such as Richard’s Organics Deodorant Dog Shampoo and Petkin’s Eco Bamboo Pet Wipes and Eye Wipes, all gentle on your pet and the planet. Steer clear of those brands that produce chemical laced grooming products.

5)       Make sure your pet always wears a tag. Losing a pet can be trying both emotionally and environmentally. Printing posters and driving around town in search of your missing four-legged friend has an environmental impact that could be avoided if you were alerted quickly that they were found. Whether you choose an electronic ID chip or a hang tag, the important thing is that your contact information is easily accessible. Our large Engravable Pet Tag includes Chrome Pet Tags in a variety of shapes, Stainless Steel Pet Tags with different image and color options, as well as Decorate Metal Pet Tags. There is a style and size suitable for every pet!

Now is as good a time as ever to start reducing your pet’s carbon pawprints! Please visit Muttropolis.com or one of our three Southern California store locations to shop our eco-friendly assortment and learn more about planet friendly pet practices.

Fetchingly Fresh Dog Collars & More: Brighten Up With Bold, Brilliant Colors!

New eye-catching, colorful products have popped up at Muttropolis! Our “Brighten Up” collection is fun, functional and lively. What sets this collection apart from the rest? Brand spankin’ new styles, including hand-painted solid wood home goods and fashionable, comfortable futon style beds, all made in the USA by Up Country! So take a look at our terrific assortment, and get creative with color.

Whether your four-legged family member is feline or canine, we have bright collars featuring fresh patterns, each with a matching leash. Made with stain and fray resistant ribbon sewn onto durable, high-tensile strength nylon webbing, these collars and leashes are high in quality and attention grabbing! Our brand new Green and Pink Geometric Dog Collar and Cat Print Cat Collar, both pictured below, are just two of the Mutt Pack’s favorites.

Pet futons, a brand new addition to our bed assortment, are the perfect alternative to bulky, heavy beds. Lightweight and portable, they work well in crates, easily roll up for travel, or can serve as your pup’s new go-to bed! Indoor futons feature beautiful cotton, removable and machine washable covers, while outdoor futons feature durable, weatherproof fabric, also completely removable and machine washable, with a mildew resistant inner pad. No matter your décor, we have a futon for you! The Ikat and Roman Holiday are stylish and striking, Ocean and Nautilus are beach ready, and Isabella Floral is fashionably feminine. 

Don’t stop there! We’ve expanded our selection of hand-painted solid wood treat boxes, picture frames and leash hooks. All decorated with lead-free, non-toxic paints, these colorful and unique creations by Up Country are eye-catching. The Arf Dog Treat Box and Woof Dog Leash Holder are great for dog lovers, and the Orange and Yellow Cat Treat Box and Kitty Picture Frame are perfect for cat lovers. Any one of these makes a great gift!

Get on board, and Brighten Up!

Does Your Dog Do This? Dog Camouflages Self as Decorative Toss Pillow

..if…i…don't…move…maybe…they…think…me…be…pillow

There are no less than seven dog beds sprinkled throughout my home for my dogs Zazou, Kiki and The Schmoo.  Said dog beds are super plush, super cushy and situated in some of the most primo sunning spots in the house. However,  it has become increasingly apparent that one of my pack members is simply not satisfied with his designated accommodations.

Earlier this week, Zazou was nowhere to be found in the house or yard, despite numerous calls, claps and whistles. Slightly worried, I rushed through my bedroom to call again into the backyard when i noticed something was….. slightly out of place on my bed. 

And there he was… a 60 lb Vizsla successfully masquerading as a throw pillow. Hysterical!

Does your dog do this?

Does your dog try to camouflage themselves amongst your bed pillows or elsewhere in the house? If so, share your photos and tell us about it on our Muttropolis Facebook Fan Page!

Sweetheart Snoozer: Cuddle Up in a Cuddle Cup

Super Snuggling for your Furry Valentine

Does your dog or cat love to burrow into their bed? 

Is it not enough for your pet to lay atop your bed, but they instead must burrow under the covers of your bed?

Is your pet's idea of bliss settling into a warm basket of clean laundry?

Would your pet consider the interior of an Ugg Boot to be a suitable place to snooze?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the super plush Faux Fur Trundle Dog Bed has your pet's name all over it.  Created to mimic the luxurious softness of real fur, this versatile three way bed is made with faux mink fur and is embellished with darling pink hearts - perfect for your furry valentine!

Depending on pet`s mood, this bed can easily be transformed a teacup bed, a sleeping bag or an oval mat. My "niece" Lola the Chiweenie (Chihuahua mixed with a Dachsund) absolutely LOVES her trundle bed and truly tries to merge and become one with her cushy cuddle cup.

Snuggle up in a cuddle cup and your pet will thank you for it! Find the super snoozer Cuddle Cup burrow bed at at Muttropolis.com

Article reprint courtesy of Animal Planet's The Daily Treat with Janet McCulley