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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.

Limited Time Only: Receive A Free Pet Tag with Collar Purchase

In an effort to increase pet safety, we’re happy to offer a free engravable pet tag with any collar purchase starting today, April 16^th and running through April 24^th. Select Circle and Bone Chrome Tags apply, available in small and large sizes. This promotion is running company wide, so customers can purchase a dog collar or cat collar in any one of our Southern California Muttropolis stores or online at Muttropolis.com to receive their pet’s free tag.

We feel that pet tags are just as essential as collars, as they are the best way to keep your pet safe in the unfortunate event that they ever get lost. While we carry a wide variety of pet tags, only four select styles are included in this promotion. Customers can choose from the Small Chrome Bone Tag, Large Chrome Bone Tag, Small Chrome Circle Tag or Large Chrome Circle Tag, an option for every size dog or cat. Depending on the tag chosen, customers can input two to five lines for engraving. See the product description for each tag for further engraving instructions.

This promotion makes it the perfect time to purchase a new collar for your pet! Our wide collar assortment includes color, fabric and style options for each and every canine and feline customer. Select from Fabric & Nylon, Leather, Sparkle, Striped, Plaid & Solid Fabric, and Training Collars for dogs, and Nylon & Fabric and Leather Collars for cats.

We hope you join us in this effort to increase pet safety and take advantage of this limited time offer, only valid through April 24^th. Online customers can receive their pet’s free tag by placing a collar and applicable tag in their shopping cart and using code TAGME at checkout. For store customers, the promotion will be applied at the register.

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!

Save 20% All April Long On Zukes Treats!

Enjoy 20% off on Zukes all-natural, USA made treats for the entire month of April! As many of you may already know, each month, we promote a “Treat of the Month” with a special offer. For the month of April, we have selected Zukes treats, offering all-natural, chewy, meaty or vegetarian varieties, an option to compliment every pet’s diet and keep them lip-licking!

Zukes' all-natural offerings include Mini Natural Dog Treats and Purrz Natural Cat Treats. The Mini Natural Dog Treats are ideal for training, or an anytime delicious reward. Tender and free of preservatives, wheat, corn, added animal fat, and artificial colors and flavors. These small, soft treats are available in chicken or peanut butter. The Purrz Natural Cat Treats are available in chicken or salmon, and provide the nutritious benefits of chicken, salmon, spelt, soy, malted barley and fish oil, with no artificial colors, flavors, no BHA, added tallow or by-products.

For those canines who crave more explosive flavor, we carry Zukes Z Filets Dog Treats, Lil Links Dog Treats, and Vegetarian Super Dog Treats. Zukes Z Filets are packed full of pure protein and antioxidant-rich herbs. Available in beef, chicken and venison flavor, all grain-free and made from over 80% pure USA or New Zealand meats. Zukes Lil Links, available in chicken, pork or rabbit flavor, are also grain-free, packed full of pure protein and antioxidant-rich herbs, but with the addition of apples, potatoes, and carrots. Zukes Vegetarian Super Dog Treats are packed full of naturally powerful nutrients and anti-oxidant super foods including berries, betas and greens to promote a super-charged, healthy lifestyle. Vegetarian Supers come in three different combinations including tasty greens, yummy berry and yummy betas. The Z Filets, Lil Links and Vegetarian treats all contain no mystery meats, byproducts, artificial colors, flavors, or added animal fat in any of these.

Not to be left unmentioned is the Zukes Z-Bone, a Dental Fresh Bone. This natural, edible dental chew is loaded with powerful breath freshening herbs and healthy whole food antioxidants. The chewy, grain-free formula helps to scrap and clean teeth and is easily digestible. The Z-Bone is available in three sizes to accommodate all breeds.

Our “Treat of the Month” promotion on Zukes is only valid from April 1^st through April 30^th, or until supplies last. So don’t miss out on this great deal, a fantastic way to add some new flavor into your pet’s life! Online customers can redeem this special 20% offer at Muttropolis.com by using the code ZUKES at checkout. The promotion is also being offered at all three of our Southern California Muttropolis store locations, one in Solana Beach, La Jolla and Newport Beach.

Showcasing at Rancho Santa Fe Community Center’s Annual Spring Luncheon

We’re happy to announce our attendance at this year’s Rancho Santa Fe Community Center’s Annual Spring Luncheon. A celebration of tabletop creations, this event is expected to draw in the attendance of over 150 Rancho Santa Fe ladies. This year the luncheon will be held from 10AM to 2PM on Thursday, March 28^th at The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe.

We’ll be showcasing a few select products from our wide variety of design-driven merchandise, and offering unique promotions for all attendees! With a group of loyal customers from the Rancho Santa Fe Community, we’re honored to be a part of the Community Center’s event and enthusiastic to provide its pet lovers with a sneak peek of our new collections.

The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is a nonprofit organization that strives to enhance the spirit and benefits of community life in Rancho Santa Fe through programs, events and services of enrichment, recreation and outreach for all ages.

For more information about this Annual Luncheon, visit www.rsfcc.com.

Fetchingly Fresh: Step Into Spring With New Styles!

As temperatures rise and days get longer, New Spring Styles are hitting the shelves! And that goes for here at Muttropolis too. So, as you start resurrecting your spring wardrobe, or head out to shop for new styles, don’t forget about your four-legged family member, who will also greatly enjoy a refreshing new warm weather wardrobe.

Check out our New For Spring collection page, packed full of our latest and greatest springtime dog apparel, with a few colorful collars, harnesses and accessories as well. We have something for every canine's style!

Our Pink and White Eyelet Dog Dress and Twinkly Dog Dress are both perfect for picnics or summer parties, and our dress collection doesn't stop there! Looking for something more casual? Take a look at our Anchor Dog Hoodie or Tie Dog Tee, a great option for boy pups.

 
For pup’s who don’t fancy apparel, we have fresh, fun collars and harnesses. The Bird Dog Collar and Rainbow Candy Stripe Dog Collar are both colorful and eye catching. If your pup prefers a harness we have two new adorable printed harnesses by Puppia. The Owl Print Dog Harness and Dog Print Dog Harness are both constructed to eliminate pulling on the neck and throat with easily adjustable chest straps, ensuring that your pup is safely secured and comfortable.

   

We’ve also brought in a new Tangerine Leather Trim Dog Carrier so that you and your pooch can travel in style this spring. Beautifully crafted with designer fabrics and trims, this carrier is made for the fashionable pooch on the go!

So put away those doggy coats, sweaters and other dark styles and shop our New Spring Styles! And don’t fret, if something doesn't tickle your fancy from our New For Spring collection page, visit What’s New, where you will find many more new collars and leashes, along with other new, must-see products! Here we come spring!

20% Off: Collars, Harnesses & Leashes Galore! 5 Days Only!

For five days only, starting today, we are offering 20% off on all Collars, Leashes and Harnesses! Whether your four-legged family member is a fashionista or an avid outdoor explorer, moves at a slow pace or constantly pulls on the reigns, we have just the right collar and leash combo for your pet, or harness if that’s your preference!

With an astute buying team behind our helms, we’ve turned Muttropolis into one of “the” places to shop for the latest, design-driven and functional collars, leashes and harnesses. Our selection is one of the widest in the pet products marketplace, including options to meet the needs and match the personalities of each of our canine customers and their people parents!

Our collar assortment includes Fabric & Nylon, Leather, Sparkle, Striped, Plaid & Solid Fabric, and Training. For those who prefer to reduce pulling, we have harnesses, available in Fabric & Nylon, Leather, Training, and Vest styles. We also carry matching leashes for many collars and harnesses, and for those that don’t have a matching leash, we offers many Fabric & Nylon, Leather and Retractable options. While our assortment is much larger for dogs than cats, we do carry Cat Collars and Harnesses.

As mentioned, this sale only lasts 5 days, so hurry to one of our three store locations or visit our online store at www.muttropolis.com to take advantage of this great offer! And don’t forget to grab an Engravable Pet Tag, although they are not included in the sale, we want to keep your pet safe and offer a unique selection to suite each personality and style. Online customers must use coupon code SAVE20 at checkout to receive the discount.

 

Entertainment Time: DOGTV Viewing Party On March 9th

Muttropolis is moving into the entertainment business, for an afternoon at least! We’re happy to be teaming up with DOGTV to host a viewing party for our furry customers and adoring parents. DOGTV is cable’s first network for canines, with every frame and sound designed 100% for dogs. The viewing party will be held from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday, March 9^th at our Newport Beach Muttropolis store in the Fashion Island Shopping Center. “Puptails” will be available for canine guests and special treats for their parents.

We’re dedicated to keeping a pulse on the latest and most innovative products for pets, and that is why we have partnered with DOGTV. Many pups, and their owners, feel anxious about their time apart, but with DOGTV that anxiety can be alleviated for everyone. DOGTV promises all of the fidos in the world that they will never feel alone again. A babysitter in a sense, DOGTV is for your dog when you can’t be!

Committed to preventing mental fatigue, depression and boredom, the creators of DOGTV have conducted extensive research and found that dogs do in fact feel better in the company of television, especially when the content is relaxing, stimulating, or includes positive behavioral reinforcements. Soothing sounds with varying frequencies are combined with carefully chosen visuals to generate different content to calm, encourage playfulness, and expose dogs to habituating, comforting stimuli. 

DOGTV is available on COX On DEMAND at a subscription price of $4.99/month. For every attendee who brings in proof of a DOGTV subscription, DOGTV will donate $5 to Recycled Pets, an all breed K-9 rescue group in Orange County. Recycled Pets rescues adoptable dogs from county shelters who would otherwise be killed and place them into responsible, loving, forever homes.

The DOGTV Viewing Party is a great opportunity to entertain and socialize your pup, while also educating yourself on how DOGTV might fit into your life. And don’t forget, if you purchase a subscription, or already have one, bring proof and you’ll be giving back to pups in need! Our Newport Beach store is located at 865 Newport Center Drive. We hope to see you and your pup there, between 12pm and 3pm on March 9^th.

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!

Fetchingly Fresh: Our Valentine's Shop is Now Open!

Peppe Le Pew and Cupid have something in common (besides the obvious): they love our Valentine’s Shop! This shop has everything you need for your pooch to celebrate the month of love! Parties celebrating the month of love will be held at the Solana Beach store on Thursday, February 7^th from 7-8PM, La Jolla on Sunday, February 10^th from 11AM-2PM and Fashion Island on Saturday, February 9^th from 11AM-2PM.

We have the perfect clothing and accessories for any pup that’s ready for a romantic night out! If your fido’s a fashionista, she’ll love the Sweetheart Valentine Dress and the Heart and Pearl Necklace – perfect for a date a la “Lady and the Tramp”! If your bowser is more into neckwear, we have the perfect Valentine Bow Tie and “I Woof You” Bandana that screams love! If your mutt is more into expressing emotions for all to see, our “I Love Mommy”, “I Love Daddy” or “Heartbreaker” tee is perfect! The Crispaw Champagne or “Be My Valentine” Bone are perfect toys to cuddle with after the night is over. Celebrate Valentine’s Day the right way with our fun merchandise!