Muttropolis Has Increased Adoption Events for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - April 19, 2013 - PRLog -- Solana Beach, CA. In honor of the ASPCA’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, Muttropolis, home to the latest design-driven, functional dog and cat supplies, is hosting extra adoptions in all three store locations for the month of April. The ASPCA is the first humane society to be established in North America.

Each year during the month of April, the ASPCA reintroduces 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.

Awareness is key to the success of this campaign. There are an abundance of physical, behavioral and environmental signs of animal cruelty to look for in an effort to end the abuse. 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 their support for the ASPCA's month long campaign, Muttropolis has been hosting 1 to 2 pet adoption events each weekend in April and will continue to do so through the end of the month. Below are the next three adoptions events, one in each Muttropolis store.

- Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals – Saturday, April 20th from 10:30am-2pm in Solana Beach
- Recycled Pets SoCal Adoption – Saturday, April 20th from 12pm-3pm in Newport Beach
- SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project) Adoption – Saturday, April 27th from 11am-2pm in La Jolla

For further details, please visit Muttropolis.com.

About Muttropolis

Muttropolis is home to the latest design-driven, yet functional dog and cat supplies for discerning pets. Their product assortment includes a unique collar selection, the highest quality all-natural treats and food, cool toys, travel accessories, and ‘mutts’ more. Whether it's a cool, specialty collar that shows your dog or cat's style, an overstuffed bed to match your home decor, or the highest quality food and treats for health and longevity, Muttropolis is dedicated to finding the latest and most innovative products for your pet. Each Muttropolis location also hosts monthly special events for pets and their parents including meet-ups, parties and adoptions. Muttropolis is located in Solana Beach, La Jolla and the Fashion Island Mall in Newport Beach.