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Muttropolis Hosts Summer Olympic 'Chomp-ianship' and Wag-a-thon Benefit

Pets and their parents to experience the thrill of victory or the agony of no treats.

SAN DIEGO - June 23, 2008 - Forget Bejing-..the real action will be at Muttropolis' Summer Olympic 'Chomp-ianship' & Wag-a-thon Event in Tucson where canine athletes will compete for both prizes and glory in challenging, non-sanctioned Olympic

events such as a food inhaling contest, wagging contest, doggy-ice-cream eating contest, howling contest and much more. The Chomp-ianship will be held 11 am - 3 pm on Saturday, July 12th at Muttropolis Dog & Cat Boutique in the La Encantada Shopping Center in Tucson, AZ. The event is pet friendly and free to the public.

The event will feature tasty frozen organic treats for the first 30 four-legged attendees (two and four legged), fun doggy games and contests, bobbing for biscuits and tray-passed wholesome dog treats and giveaways. Plus, local Pet Portrait artist Diana Roth will be raffling off a portrait and displaying her work. Adoptable dogs will be on hand from the Arizona Beagle Rescue.

About Arizona Beagle Rescue
Arizona Beagle Rescue (AZBR) is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless beagles through rescue efforts, adoption and education on the breed. AZBR works in cooperation with animal shelters and humane agencies throughout AZ to reduce the euthanasia of adoptable animals by providing foster homes, veterinary services and training for all of the beagles in our care.

AZBR offers breed specific resources and training referrals to promote lifelong relationships between beagles and their companions. AZBR operates solely on donations and has no shelter of its own; instead a statewide network of volunteers open their homes and hearts to provide foster care for rescued dogs until qualified, loving forever homes are found. Find out more at www.azbeaglerescue.com/index.pl

About Muttropolis
Offering design-driven, yet functional dog and cat supplies, home furnishings, bedding, ergonomic raised feeders, travel accessories, gear, all-natural treats and more, Muttropolis is the brainchild of dyed-in-the-wool 'pet parents' who share a passionate love for animals and wish to give something back to the animals that provide such unconditional love and companionship. Muttropolis does not sell pets and instead encourages adoption! Muttropolis can be reached at 520-299-6888 and is located at 2905 East Skyline Drive in Tucson, AZ.

To see photos from last year's event click here:
www.muttropolis.com/content/gallery/LE/8.12.06/index.html
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