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Dig This Deal: Buy 2 or More Select Bulk Chews and Save 20% During the Month of June!

Our Muttropolis Treat of the Month for June includes all Barkworthies Bulk Chews. Buy 2 or more and you will receive 20% off! Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, we have chews perfect for all discerning pups’ preferences.

Does your doggie love bullies? Then you and your pup are in luck! Curly Bully Dog Chews, Flosser Dog Chews, Bully Ring Dog Chews and Bully Pretzel Dog Chews are a great, healthy way to provide your pup with something to chew on that they are sure to love! These chews promote healthy teeth and gums, and are made from 100% all-natural free-range grass-fed beef, allowing for easy digestion. No bleaches or chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. While mosts dogs are drawn to the taste, texture and smell of bully sticks, some owners and picky pups prefer our Odor Free Bully Stick Dog Chews instead, which are also all-natural and made with free-range grass-fed cattle.

The Himalayan Chew with Bully Stick Dog Chew is a fantastic combination of two pup-approved favorites and looks like an appetizing popsicle! The bully stick portion is made from 100% all-natural free-range grass-fed beef just like all other Barkworthies bulk chews and the Himalayan chew portion is made from boiled yak and cow milk. A chewy and tasty treat, it is sure to keep your pup busy. 

Does your dog need something a little stronger than a bully stick? The Elk Antler Dog Chews and Elk Split Antler Dog Chews, both made in the USA, are a much longer lasting healthy choice as dogs are forced to work to gradually grind them down slowly. These all-natural, naturally shed chews are sourced from the Central Rocky Mountains. No bleaches or chemicals are used in the manufacturing processes. As with any hard chew, we recommend supervision as these elk antlers can break teeth if worked too aggressively. Once the chew is small enough to swallow, we recommend that it be taken away and replaced with a new one, a great reason to buy 2 or more!

Last but not least, we have a delicious and nutritious Natural Dog Treat Stick that is great for spoiling, training or as an anytime treat! These all-natural treat sticks are made with the finest ingredients with no artificial flavors, wheat, corn or soy. They are addictive-free, chemical-free and preservative-free. Since these treats are soft and healthy, they are an excellent choice for puppies or senior dogs.

Our Treat of the Month promotion on Barkworthies Bulk Chews is only valid from June 1^st through June 30^th, or until supplies last. So don’t miss out on this great deal, the perfect time to fill up those chew jars! Online customers can redeem this special 20% offer at Muttropolis.com by using the code BARK20 at checkout. The promotion is also being offered at all three of our Southern California Muttropolis store locations. Chews wisely!  

Kick-off the Dog Days of Summer with 20% off Storewide

For four days only, we’re offering 20% off storewide! A sale like this isn’t an often occurrence at Muttropolis, so don’t miss your chance to stock up and save on pet essentials and must-haves for your adored four-legged family member. Our Summer Kick-off Sale starts today, Friday May 24^th and ends on Monday May 27^th at midnight PST.

  
Our expansive, upscale assortment includes unique collars, harnesses and leashes, stylish apparel, cool and captivating toys, travel accessories, at home essentials such as luxury bedding and dining, and much much more. With an astute buying team behind our helms, we’re pleased to have become one of “the” places to shop to meet and exceed canine customers’ expectations. Food and treats are the only categories excluded from this special offer.

 
So take a look and act fast to enjoy the best selection and savings! As mentioned, the sale only lasts 4 days, ending on Monday May 27^th. You can visit any one of our Muttropolis store locations or visit Muttropolis.com to shop the sale. Online customers must use coupon code SIZZLE at checkout to receive their 20% discount.

New to Muttropolis, the Fashionably Safe Collar & Leash Combo You’ve Been Searching For!

With safety at top of mind and a dedication to finding the latest and most innovative products for your pet, we’ve teamed up with Pup Protector to be the first retailer to introduce their fashionably safe collars and leashes!

Pup Protector was born after tragedy struck Trevor Jensen and Naraku, his beloved Weimaraner. For six years, the duo walked every morning before sunrise to maintain optimum mental and physical health. However, one morning at 4:45AM, Trevor was struck by a car after throwing Naraku out of the way. Not until that morning did Trevor realize the real danger that the two of them faced going out in the dark without lights and/or reflective gear. In search for a solution, Trevor was inspired to build the Pup Protector brand.

With a passion to protect every dog that walks in the dark and a realization that there was nothing on the market that could meet that need, Trevor started designing and developing a line of ultra-bright lighted LED collars and leashes. Made with cutting edge thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), often used in various eco-friendly products, Pup Protector collars and leashes are safe and durable. Featuring a row of extremely bright LED lights with three settings, one static and two different flashing modes, protective pup parents are able to adjust for maximize visibility, accommodating preferences and safety concerns. Each collar and leash has a small battery affixed that will last for roughly 30 hours if lights are left on static mode. If blinking, the battery life may last even longer. For consumer convenience, all Pup Protector products are designed to use flat batteries, also used for watches and financial calculators and available in many retail locations.

The benefits of choosing a Pup Protector collar and leash goes far beyond keeping your four-legged friend safe during early morning or late night walks, you’re also able to (1) easily spot your dog off leash, (2) distinguish your dog in a large pack or at a dog park, (3) keep an eye on your dog in your yard, and (4) differentiate between multiple dogs by choosing collars with different LED colors. Built on a passion to protect and a desire to make a movement, Pup Protector stands behind their products, offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

We are pleased to stand behind the Pup Protector brand as well, supporting their growth while being the first to offer these innovative, safe and stylish dog collars and leashes. Beginning May 3^rd, Pup Protector products will be available in all three of our Southern California store locations and online at Muttropolis.com. Time to suite your pup up for safety!

Join Us & the ASPCA in Preventing Cruelty to Animals

In honor of the ASPCA’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, we have been hosting extra adoptions in all three of our Muttropolis stores. For those who don’t know, the ASPCA is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the first humane society to be established in North America. Each year during the month of April, they reintroduce an awareness campaign, urging supporters to “Go Orange for Animals.” Orange was chosen for the campaign because it is a very vibrant, energetic color, used to motivate supporters to join the campaign to improve the lives of animals across the country. A wide variety of involvement options are posted on the ASPCA website.

We know that awareness is key to the success of this campaign, so please join us in educating current and potential supporters about the abundance of physical, behavioral and environmental signs of animal cruelty. Some common signs and symptoms of animal cruelty include tick or flea infestations, wounds on the body, patches of missing hair, extremely thin and starving animals, limping, physical abuse, pets who are repeatedly left alone without food or water, animals who are kept in extreme weather conditions, and animals who cower in fear or act aggressively when approached. 

In an effort to make it easier to get involved, the ASPCA has compiled the following top 10 ways that you can crack down on animal cruelty:

1)       Know who to call to report animal cruelty.

2)       Get to know and look for the animals in your neighborhood.

3)       Make the call.

4)       Provide as much information as possible when reporting animal cruelty.

5)       Contact your local law enforcement department and let them know that investigating animal cruelty should be a priority.

6)       Fight for the passage of strong anti-cruelty laws on federal, state and local levels by joining the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade.

7)       Set a good example for others. If you have pets, be sure to always show them the love and good care they deserve.

8)       Talk to your kids about how to treat animals with kindness and respect.

9)       Support your local shelter or animal rescue organization.

10)   Start a Neighborhood Watch Program.

To show our dedication and support for this cause, we’ve hosted 1 to 2 pet adoption events every weekend in April and will continue to do so through the end of the month. Listed below are the next three adoptions events, one in each store.

Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals – Saturday, April 20^th from 10:30am-2pm in Solana Beach

Recycled Pets SoCal Adoption – Saturday, April 20^th from 12pm-3pm in Newport Beach

SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project) Adoption – Saturday, April 27^th from 11am-2pm in La Jolla

For further details, please visit the Events page on Muttropolis.com, or find us on Facebook.

Fetchingly Fresh: Our Hip Hop Shop is Now Open!

Spring has sprung at Muttropolis, and we’re ready to help you put a little extra pep in your pup’s step! With an abundance of new design-driven spring styles, there is no better place than our Hip Hop Shop to get your pup ready for the Easter season. Darling dresses, dapper accessories, super cute tanks, tantalizing toys, and much much more.

If you have a princess pup you must see our Daffodils Dog Dress and Bunny Dog Dress, just two of our many fashion favorites, both handcrafted with delicate details and exceptional execution. And not to worry, we’re prepared to outfit dapper doggies too. Our Blue Plaid Dog Bowtie is a handsome choice, or the more subtle Happy Easter Dog Tank. If you’re looking for sometime to use all spring and summer long, the Aqua and Green Stripe Dog Collar and Leash set is bright, striking, and best of all gender neutral!

Don’t have a dog that likes to dress up? Treat them with toys! For the first time, we’re carrying the popular Plush Bottle Dog Toy, a great toy and new way to recycle in one. It’s simple, just stuff the plush duck with an empty water bottle and let your dog go crazy crunching and crinkling to their hearts desire! We’ve also expanded our talking toy collection to include a Talking Rabbit and Talking Chick, both sure to keep your pup amused as they come to life with each squeeze!

Clearly we are ready to hippity hop into spring, so let us help you and your pup get ready too! Join us to celebrate, hunt for Easter eggs, and pose for Easter pictures, at one of our three Egg-stravaganzas. All Egg-stravaganzas will be held on Saturday, March 30^th. Festivities will start at 10am in our Fashion Island store and at 11am in both our Solana Beach and La Jolla stores. Hope to see you and your fido there!

Spaw Day: La Jolla, CA

Spaw day was a great success, with several happy Doga Yoga dogs and even more pampered pooches who enjoyed a TTouch Massage! There were rice cake and veggie snacks for the humans with all natural lemonade on hand for a refreshing drink. For the dogs there was also cucumber water and healthful treat options. People mingled and talked about the importance of over all health, bathing, and what to look for when shopping for a good dog food.

Our goodie bags with botanical shampoo, stain removers, and two kinds of cookies (Muttshrooms and Buddy Cookies!) were also a big hit. The whole event was very zen and enjoyable!

Powder Puff Day

Poodles, Shi-Tzus, Maltese, and Bichon Frises were just a few of our furry visitors on Powder Puff Day at Muttropolis in La Jolla, CA. The cuteness factor was full throttle you just couldn't help but smile at all the fluffy and silky fur balls running around. To celebrate the joy these and many other 'powder puff' breeds bring to our lives, there was coconut macaroons, chocolate covered strawberries, white chocolate tangerines, and powdered sugar tea cookies for our human guest as well as the ever rich assortment of dog cookies and jerkies for the four legged party goers.

As other dogs filtered in throughout the day, they proved that you didn't have to be a powder puff to have a good time at this fluffy party.

Labradors, Bulldogs, Golden Retrievers and even the occasional Pit Bull stopped by to play with the party pups, enjoying snacks with their owners. the gloom didn't seem to stop anyone from dropping in and saying hello. It was an event that stood as a testament that a dog can light up the room, and a room full of powder puffs can light up the whole day!

For other fun events please visit our Events & Services page

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