so pretty, so loud - fireworks and dogs

beer? check. brats? check. illegal perfectly legal fireworks? check. you're prepared to bring in america's b-day with a bang, but what about your pooch?

stop by madcat for your fireworks prep kit -  an arsenal of proven anxiety-reducing therapies including rescue remedy, calming treats, distracting busy toys and, most effective, thundershirts. 

short of giving them earplugs or moving into an underground bunker these are your best bets.  now, have fun and don't blow your arms off.

dog days of summer - saturday, june 23

take your pooch out to party this saturday at the essen haus' dog days of summer.  the fundraiser for DCHS features live music, games (all sorts) and the first 100 dogs will get a free goodie bag!

the fun starts at 1:00 and goes till 6:00 (or until you can't polka no more).

now cheer up, butler, the heatwave's over!

voting now open for madison's favorites!

getting sick of voting yet? how 'bout casting yer ballot in a poll we can all feel good about - the isthmus' annual madison's favorites poll. no lines, no outrageous out-of-state spending, just good, clean fun.

votes must be received by midnight on saturday, june 24 and are published in the free annual manual, out in august.

git to it!

frozen treats 20% off all this weekend

all frozen goodies, like, raw bones, chicken necks and yogurt cups are 20% off today through sunday the 10th.  stop by and grab something on your way to the beach.  fido will thank you.

 friends don't let friends have hot dogs.

vote vote vote vote vote vote cat vote

today's the day:  total recall 2012 is under way and madison is hopping with electoral fever.

whomever you stand with let your voice be heard and make our founding padres proud.  union cab is offering free rides to polling places and "i voted" stickers are in abundance so get out there!

Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. - John Quincy Adams