New books, new products coming,
a movie update and more!
All hail the newest MUTTS book!
 Mooch knows he’s the king, even though Millie and Frank won’t admit it. Now he’s got a book to prove it! The newest MUTTS Treasure book, Our Little Kat King, features a full year of daily and color Sunday strips. The book is in stores now, so pick up your copy today.
“Shelter Stories” returns in November
 As he does each year, Patrick will be spreading awareness of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, sponsored by the HSUS, by dedicating a week of strips to the cause. This November 6-12, MUTTS will recognize the wonderful folks who foster shelter animals. The strips will feature a sweet little cat in a foster home. The theme was inspired by a comment on our MuttsComics.com Facebook page.
Did you know that many shelters are in need of great foster homes? They’re an important place for animals that need a transitional home environment or a little extra nurturing. Consider making your life imitate art and become a fostering volunteer.
12 beautiful months of MUTTS in 2012
 The new Guardians of Being 2012 Wall Calendar is here! With full-color illustrations based on the book of the same title, it makes the perfect holiday gift for any pet lover. Patrick McDonnell’s illustrations are gracefully paired with the words of author Eckhart Tolle.
The calendar is a wonderful reminder to take life one moment at a time and appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
“Featured Pet!” graces our Facebook page
 We’ve started a wildly popular new feature on our Facebook page, called “Featured Pet!” Each week we choose a different photo to be a part of our profile page. You can suggest your own favorite furry or feathered friend on our Facebook wall. Tell us the pet’s name, age, and where you live. Feel free to include any heartwarming stories about rescues and adoption—we love those! Pets who are no longer with us are of course welcome too. Spread the word to your friends and family and ask them to comment or “Like” the picture. This isn’t a popularity contest, but lots of comments will definitely get our attention.
Get into the season with Pick-a-Prints
 We’ve got some good autumnal vibes here at MuttsComics.com. Crisp apples, crisp weather, and—of course—generous helpings of pumpkin pie! We’ve also got a beautiful selection of Halloween and Thanksgiving Pick-a-Prints to add to your holiday decorating. And don’t forget our “Seasons, Nature & Weather” title panels, for more beautiful fall images.
Writing, writing, writing
 We’ve received lots of questions about the MUTTS movie project with 20th Century Fox Animation. Patrick and his brother Robert are hard at work and tell us that the outline of the story is beginning to take shape. They also report that they’re thrilled to be working on it. We’ll keep bringing you details as we learn them!
Nearing 10,000
 Our official MuttsComics.com Facebook page is one happening place these days. We have more than 9,200 friends who check in to tell us about their pets, discuss their favorite strips, answer weekly poll questions, and sometimes even have live chats with Patrick himself! We have some really cool things planned for when we hit the 10,000 mark, so spread the word to your friends and family. And be sure to “Like” us if you haven’t already.
Me...Jane in 2 New York City exhibits
 Patrick’s New York Times bestseller, Me...Jane, was recently selected for “The Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustrations.” The show will be held at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd Street in Manhattan, starting October 26 and running through December 29, 2011. Me...Jane art is also part of the New York Public Library’s current “Celebrating 100 Years: The Centennial Exhibition” that runs through the end of the year.
Guardians of Being gets a new look
 New World Library will be publishing Patrick McDonnell’s Guardians of Being as a paperback with a new cover and a new title, Guardians of Being: Spiritual Teachings from our Dogs and Cats. The book will be available in stores and online starting November 22. Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine called it “an inspired collaboration between spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle and comic strip artist Patrick McDonnell. ... A book to make you wriggle with joy.”
What you’ve been waiting for
 You’ve been asking, we’ve been listening. And designing. And ordering. And stocking. That’s right...we’ve got something special returning to the MuttsComics.com store, just in time for your holiday shopping. We can’t tell you all the details yet, but here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming. Stay tuned to our blog and Facebook for more info!
Happy Halloween!
Did you know you can buy this strip, or any other, in our Pick-a-Print store?
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