Greetings and Salutations LaundroMuttans,

• Stop Now, What’s that smell… (in three part harmony)

    Sacré Bleu! Un skunk de pew! Spring has partially arrived and a new and improved daylight savings has whetted our appetite for the torrent of flora to come. As we emerge from our winter hibernation, so do the fauna: those big, those small and those smelly.
   Yes, the little “black & white kitties” that our pooches just cannot resist to greet with infinite exuberance have awakened in force. Unfortunately, when our four-legged family members initiate these late night rendezvous, there are execrable consequences. Unaware of these after hours conferences, many of us naively open the back door, whistle and bring in the “herd” for the night. Suddenly, almost instantaneously, the house becomes engulfed in an eye-tearing miasma, reminiscent of a junkyard tire fire & Thousand Year-Old Duck Egg emulsion. So much for watching that new episode of the Daily Show.
   Let us hope that the number of tulips and crocus will soon surpass the monochromatic tails reaching skyward.

• The LaundroMutt Customer Survey

   Some wonderful students from Simmons School of Management have selected LaundroMutt for their business and marketing project. We are honored by their interest and ask that you assist these future scholars of merchantry and LaundroMutt by clicking on the link below answering their queries. The survey is completely confidential and takes just a minute or two. As an added incentive, when you complete the survey, your email will automatically be entered into a drawing to win an Über Spa for your dog! The survey will close at the end of the day on Monday, March 26. We thank you in advance for your participation.

The LaundroMutt Survey

• Sheepfold Park Clean-up Day

   The Middlesex Fells Dog Owner Group (FellsDOG) invites volunteers to join them for a Sheepfold Clean-up Day on Saturday, March 24th, 2007 from 10am to 1:30pm. There will be snacks and drinks for the volunteers and some special prizes. Gloves and equipment will be provided. The event is being conducted in cooperation with the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Please join to help preserve and beautify this valuable resource and dog destination. For more information go to www.fellsDOG.org.

• Time To Renew Your Dog License, Here is Why:

   We encourage every dog owner to register your dog and purchase a dog license. It is a great indicator that you are a responsible and caring dog owner. There are many excellent reasons why we advocate this yearly ritual:

1) Dog licenses are only issued to dogs with proof of current rabies vaccinations. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that causes acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The virus exists in the salvia of mammals and is transmitted from animal to animal or from animal to human by biting and/or scratching. The virus can also be spread by licking, when the infected saliva makes contact with open cuts or with the mouth, eyes and nose. If left untreated, rabies is fatal. When you come across a strange dog wearing a valid license, you can rest assured it will not be rabid.
2) A dog license will ensure an expedited trip home if your dog wanders off. Once licensed, your dog is registered with the city Animal Commission. If found astray, your licensed dog will not go to the animal shelter; it will be returned to you. For just a couple of dollars, it is a great piece of mind to own.
3) Once purchased, you are providing your local community with valuable census data. It is common knowledge that only a fraction of dogs are licensed at this time. Yet, with greater numbers comes greater power and privilege… like dog parks. We at LaundroMutt are working hard with other members of the community for the creation of off-leash dog parks. If the number of licensed dogs ACTUALLY reflected the true totals, our efforts could be rewarded much sooner than later.
4) The revenue collected from licenses funds the local Animal Commissions who provide education and enforcement in our communities and schools. It is a valuable service that we often overlook.

• Good or Bad, Fresh Pond Will Now Require A Dog Medallion

   If you want your dog to be able to roam Fresh Pond Reservation without a leash, you will need a new city-issued tag for your pet. But you can only get the new medallion if you’re a Cambridge resident. All out-of-towners will have to keep their four-legged friends on a leash that’s no more than 6 feet long, according to the new pilot program recently enacted by the city’s water department.
   We attended the Cambridge City Council meeting earlier this year pertaining to the medallion program. Unfortunately, with only 8 people in attendance, our comments and concerns fell upon deaf ears.

• Featured LaundroMutt Products
    We now have monthly featured products in the store in which our newsletter recipients can receive a discount. To qualify, just mention the newsletter discount for the product in the applicable month. It's just that simple!

Skunk Off Odor Remover. As mentioned in the introduction: ‘tis the season. And the majority of spraying incidents occur well after LaundroMutt has closed for the evening and its staffers are all tucked away in their cages… uhh, I mean beds. Do not buy into the tomato-juice placebo; it is an urban legend rooted in the episodic adventures of the Partridge Family. Maya, our German Shepherd, returned to our back door in a most odiferous state after some late-night scouting. Luckily, we had Skunk Off on hand. After saturating her head and face with the harmless solution, the offending bouquet was vanquished. No bath required. We were thankful and we went back inside to catch the end of The Daily Show.

10% off now thru the month of April, 2007

10% off for the month of May, 2007

The Chain Reaction™ Collar. The Chain Reaction™ Collar by Ruff Wear is an excellent training and daily use collar when a humane and limited correction is preferred. The sound of the chain moving through the D-rings makes an audible sound; this sound combined with a pre-adjusted limited cinching correction is an excellent way to communicate corrections in the most effective and humane means. Because of the limited cinch correction, this collar is also great for dogs that have a tendency to slip their collars. As the dog pulls the collar's circumference is reduced so it will not slip over the head.

• Quote

    "If your dog thinks you're the greatest person in the world, don't seek a second opinion."
      --Unknown

• Lave Canem

    Everyday we have new clients come in to LaundroMutt who have been referred by a friend. Thank you for spreading the word. Our clients are our best advertisement. After all, you helped make us who we are today. If you know of other dogs and their owners, please forward this email on to them. And, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please give us a call us or send us an email.

With all our best,


Elizabeth, Evan, Maya and Brumby
and everyone at LaundroMutt

LaundroMutt, Inc.
489 Concord Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-9274
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