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Look out, Fashion Week! New Out-U-Go! Apparel Hits Streets Winter 2013 / 2014

You don’t have to look to the runways of Paris or Milan for the latest fashion. Out-U-Go! Pet Sitters are sporting their newest apparel and looking quite spiffy if we do say so ourselves!

Our Sitters have always provided you and your furry families with professional love and careโ€”now they look the part, too! Don’t be shy to woof “Hello!” when you see us out in your neighborhood wearing our bright green and orange!

Meet Madison Pet Sitter, Annie!

Meet Annie and Charlie! Annie graduated from UW-Madison with a Sociology degree, plays the guitar (poorly), and can speak Italian! While her current furry family consists of Charlie the lovable American Short Hair troublemaker, she’d also love to one day add a German Shepherd.

Madison pet sitter dog walker Annie

I’m in charge of: Executive pet care, and I am the commissioner of snuggles.

Super power: Power over time – stopping time, going into the future or past, etc.

Best thing ever: Waking up early on Saturday to get coffee and go to the Farmer’s Market before the crowds.

Hidden talent: I can estimate exactly how much time it will take to get somewhere.

Life philosophy: Attitude is the most important part of life – and the only thing that you can always change.

Turkey & Cranberry Dog Cookies [Recipe]

via Allrecipes

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In looking for ways to share a memorable Thanksgiving dinner with our pups sans slipping table scraps, weโ€™ve stumbled upon this genius treat recipe in which two cornerstone Turkey Day dishes join forces to become:

Turkey & Cranberry Dog Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 3-1/2c. whole wheat flour
  • 1tsp. baking powder
  • 1c. shredded cooked turkey
  • 1c. dried cranberries
  • 1 egg
  • 1tbsp. olive oil
  • 1c. low-sodium chicken broth, or as needed

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F & lightly grease baking sheets.
  2. In large bowl, thoroughly whisk together whole wheat flour & baking powder. Stir in cooked turkey meat & dried cranberries. Make a well in center of mixture: pour in egg, olive oil, and 1/2c. chicken broth. Mix into soft dough, adding chicken broth 1tbsp. at a time if needed for consistency.
  3. Turn dough out onto floured work surface: knead for 1-2mins. Roll dough out 1/4in. thick and cut with favorite cookie cutters!
  4. Bake until treats brown (~25mins.). Turn off oven, leaving treats in for additional 30mins. to dry out. *Refrigerate leftovers.*

Yield: wiggly bodies and waggly tails (…and 45 treats)

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Meet Madison Pet Sitting Superstar, Kristine!

Kristine was so impressed with Out-U-Go! as a pet parent that she jumped at the chance to join our Madison pet care team and spread the same love we showed her kitty, Demetri, to other furry families!

I’m in charge of: Giving love and affection to dogs and cats all over Madison!

My furry family: Demetri, an Abyssinian/Bengal mix who has an amazing personality.

Super power: Flying! I would be able to visit more furry friends every day!

Best thing ever: Coming home to a warm and friendly greeting from a pet.

Hidden talent: I read really fast (and as often as possible)!

Life Philosophy: Live a life you are proud of. If you find you are not proud of it, have the courage to start all over again.

OUG! Madison Pet Care Dane County Humane Society Unleashed & Uncorked Pet Fundraiser Event

Unleashed & Uncorked: Dane County Humane Society Pet Fundraiser Event

Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care joined the Dane County Humane Society in a night filled with wine tasting, art for sale, and live bluegrass music. The Unleashed & Uncorked pet fundraiser event took place on Friday, September 27, 2013, and all proceeds raised (totaling $15,000!!!) went to Dane County Humane Society for its programs and services helping shelter pets in need!

Lily dog in halloween costume

Trick or treat? (Just kidding…the answer is always “treat.”)

Halloween is the perfect excuse to let your furry buddy explore her spirit animal through costume. From experience, though, we warn you: some of our canine friends have connected too strongly with their spirit animals.

Last year, our buddy Vern sported a little piggy get-up. Using his disguise as an incognito sow, he ate his way through an entire box of human cookies!

Our friend Lily, on the other hand, stepped away from her normally sluggish demeanor to take on that of a bouncy bunny.

Have a spooky October, everybody!

Vern office dog in Halloween costume

nutzy mutz & crazy catz madison wi pet boutique owner liz perry

Meet Nutzy Mutz & Crazy Catz Madison, WI, Pet Boutique Owner, Liz Perry

Meet Liz Perry! She is the owner of Nutzy Mutz & Crazy Catz, a local pet boutique in Madison that specializes in organic pet food! She has a wealth of knowledge about the best kibble to provide your pooch and kitties. She also loves Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care!

Stop in to meet Liz and her adorable adoptable kitties while you are at it!

Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care Frisbees from Fetch Rescue WI Event

Fetch Rescue WI and Out-U-Go! Madison Pet Care

Who doesn’t love to play Frisbee? Out-U-Go! Madison provided frisbees and other fun stuff to all the volleyball participants at Fetch Rescue of Wisconsin‘s sand volleyball tournament to help raise money for rescued pets!

More photos of this event will be posted on our Facebook Page!

Enter our Get Out & Go! Facebook photo contest!

Get Out & Go! to Win $100 of OUG! Care

On your mark, get set…

This month, Out-U-Go! is woofin’ about pet health! We’re offering tips and tricks for caring for your furry kids, highlighting fun wellness facts (did you know pet parents are less stressed?), and sharing our favorite Pet of the Week portraits! Trot over to our Facebook and Twitter pages to see what the neighborhood pups are wagging their tails about!

Speaking of tail-wagging, we know your four-legged friends love to Get Out & Go! Is Bullet your #1 workout partner? We’re looking for the cutest, toughest, silliest, most slobbery photos of you and your furry fitness coach in action! Enter our pet health photo contest here for a chance to win $100 in free Out-U-Go! visits!

Get the leash!

Madison pet sitter Emily

Meet Madison Pet Sitter Extraordinaire, Emily!

Meet Emily and her wiggly pal, Walter! When Emily is not working as a Special Education Teacher, she is pampering your pooches with love!

I’m in charge of: Giving out lots of love to doggies and kitties in the form of belly rubs, walks, and treats (even if Walter is suspicious when I get home)!

My furry family: Walter (aka “Wiggles”) – a Goldendoodle – Black Poodle + Golden Retriever = Black Goldendoodle ๐Ÿ™‚

Super power: Flying and being able to read Walter’s (or any pet’s mind)… most of the time anyway!

Best Thing Ever: My first alarm going off and Walter jumping into bed to cuddle – nose one inch from my face.

Hidden Talent: Singing every song on the radio in perfect pitch and key – only when driving by myself.

Life Philosophy: Two quotes I’m a firm believer in: “There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face,” and “Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend, never had a dog.”