🛍️ Fetch some goodies

• MadCat | With three locations, you’re never far from a trusted source for pet food, supplies, and advice.
• Bad Dog Frida | This supply store hosts events where you can chat with animal trainers + holistic vets.
• Wildewood | Browse the pet-friendly plant selection for decor everyone can enjoy.

🐾 Give a helping hand paw

• Madison Cat Project | Looking for a new year’s resolution? MCP encourages long-term volunteers with an extensive training program.
• Dane County Humane Society | With youth volunteer opportunities, the whole family can get involved.
• 9 Lives | Join their volunteer board or inquire about short-term options.

🏙️ Head (p)uptown

• The Graduate | Have visitors coming to town with a furry friend in tow? For $35, pets can also enjoy this creatively cozy hotel.
• Boneyard | The extensive beer menu will keep you occupied while Fido frolics with friends.
• Wisconsin Brewing Co. | Leashed pets can enjoy the taproom alongside their owners.

• DIY: Acrylic Pour Ornaments | Monday, Dec. 12 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Madison | $45 | Learn the acrylic pour technique on glass ornaments, great for gift giving. 🎨
• Full Service | Monday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison | Free entry | Calling all food service workers. Stop by Crucible’s service industry night with drink specials, free pool, and no cover.

• Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus | Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 6-6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Bake your cookies in advance and join Mrs. Claus who will also be reading a holiday story.
• Euchre Night | Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Starkweather Brewing Co., 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free entry | Grab a pint and play some cards with prizes up for grabs. ♠️

• Jumptown Swing Dance | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Brink Lounge, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $5 | Hop to it and grab a partner to do some mid-week dancing. 💃

• 37º | Cloudy | 11% chance of rain

• A reminder to those who park in the City’s snow emergency zone — when there are three or more inches of snow on the roads, alternate side parking is required for 48 hours. Learn more + sign up for text alerts to stay in the know when it comes to snow. ❄️

• The east side’s Voit Farm may be home to a new community development. Starkweather Creek, LLC recently held a neighborhood meeting where a dog park, community garden, and ~1,700 units of housing were proposed for the space. (Cap Times)

• What are you decking the halls with? According to Cinch Home Services, WI green thumbs prefer blue point juniper as their favorite holiday plant. Liven up your decoration game by picking festive flora up from The Bruce Company or Klein’s Floral. 🌱

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