Out-U-Go!: Personalized pet care arrives in Madison

Contacts:

Karin Machusic, mobile: 925-708-2179 or kjmachusic@msn.com

Lisa Hartman, 608-268-9161 or lisa@outugo.com

Out-U-Go! brings highly regarded, in-home pet care services for working professional pet parents

CHICAGO, January 24, 2013 – Today Out-U-Go!®, a national pet sitting and dog walking service, opens its Madison location. This represents the company’s ninth location and the first in the state of Wisconsin. Recognized for its exceptional level of in-home pet care, Out-U-Go! will provide intelligent, nurturing care and peace of mind for busy Madison pet parents while they work or travel. Scheduling is easy, and customers can expect friendly, professional service and personalized care. Out-U-Go! is available 365 days a year, and with its Scrap Dog Guarantee, pet parents can be assured of the finest pet care available.

“Lisa Hartman, with executive experience in developing extraordinary customer experiences in addition to her strong educational background and passion for animals, is a great fit for our company, and I am confident she will build a great business and the pet community of Madison will gravitate towards her,” states David Lipschultz, President, Out-U-Go! Franchising, LLC.

Wisconsin native Lisa Hartman is an outdoor enthusiast and long-time donor/volunteer for the Humane Society. With an MBA from Edgewood College, Lisa has spent 15 years in senior level positions with US Cellular, where she concentrated on creating superior customer experiences.

“The demand for quality pet care is growing,” says Ms. Hartman, Top Dog of Out-U-Go! Madison. According to the 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, many American households have companion animals: 36.5% have dogs and 30.4% have cats. “I was attracted to Out-U-Go! because it is a high quality brand with integrity. I look forward to establishing relationships and bringing fabulous experiences to pets and their parents throughout Madison!”

Lisa experienced the horror of having her puppy die in a kennel and has since been committed to delivering safe and loving care for pets through a business that is designed to meet their specific needs. Lisa will be teaching her new staff how to provide great pet care that includes health, behavior and best practices by using Out-U-Go’s! Dog Walk University training system. As pet specialists, Out-U-Go! is recognized for its ability to combine its friendly neighbor attitude with expertise and professionalism to provide extraordinary care to customers, and more importantly, their beloved animal companions. Services are many, ranging from dog walking, cat sitting, house sitting, pet taxi, critter care and much more and are customized to the pets and customer’s needs.

For more information about Out-U-Go!’s dog walking and pet care services in the Madison area, visit Out-U-Go’s! office at 330 W. Lakeside St. in Madison or contact Lisa Hartman at 608-268-9161 or Madison@outugo.com.

About Out-U-Go!®

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chicago, Out-U-Go! provides professional, personalized dog walking and pet care services for all of the family pets with the ultimate mission to make the world a better place for pets and people. The company has grown to include nine locations in Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Wisconsin through a formalized franchise business. Future growth plans include the opening of additional national locations.

With a focus on its local communities, Out-U-Go! helps support rescue programs and environmentally responsible business practices. The company is bonded and insured with policies beyond industry standards. For more information, please visit http://www.outugo.com.