Chicago Pet Show For All Animals – Dogs and
Cats Alike
With 30 years and
over 200 consumer event shows as background, and a love of pets, Peggy Ruh and her staff are proud to announce the
production of the inaugural Chicago Pet
Show. The Chicago Pet Show will be
held at the Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 S
Oak Park Ave in Oak Lawn, April 26 & 27, 2014.
Loving pets is
certainly an American trait. Over 60% of all households have pets, equating to 72 million homes. Dogs lead the pack in
45 million homes with cats coming in second at 38 million.Of all pets that are brought into homes only 38% are kept long term. Our goal in hosting the Chicago Pet Show is to help potential forever home parents to learn about different breed types and to assist in finding the perfect family fit, learn about doggie daycares, nutrition, holistic foods and supplies as well as dog waste clean up services.
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Sharing Revenue with Charities and a Goal
of 100 Adoptions/Fosters
The
primary goal of the Chicago Pet Show is to assist Rescues, Shelters and Humane
Societies through the promotion of adoptions and foster care to help
overburdened organizations. The Show’s utmost goal is 100 adoption and foster care
applicants for Charities to save pet’s lives.
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Another
benefit to participating Non-Profits (Rescues, Shelters and Humane Societies)
is revenue sharing with the show, helping organizations financially, where
other shows have a draw back. Peggy
states, “Animals are the main reason people attend. Yet, the pets and the
organizations that bring them receive nothing. That seems wrong.” She adds, “Attendees to the show can get a $1
discount coupon from their favorite Pet Charity, with remaining proceeds shared
between the Charity and show.”
An Affectionate WarningThe Show warns attendees that touching and cuddling a new furry friend is likely to create a loving relationship. There will be plenty of adorable pets to meet from breed-specific Rescue groups to mixed-breed animals from Shelters and Humane Societies. For example, the some of the dog Rescues include: Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue (Cavalier King Charles); S.T.R.A.E.S.
Shih Tzu rescue; As Good As Gold (Golden Retrievers); Echo White Shepards; and Forever
Husky. In the feline category, there’s St.
Sophia's Forgotten Felines, Open Doors Animal Rescue and Starfish Rescue all
with kittens and cats of all ages. “Each breed has fans and they’re all invited
to attend,” states Peggy. Potential pet
parents stand a very good chance of finding exactly the pet their family would
love.
Retail and Boutique Business Retail vendors and Boutique business offer everything from pet food (like, US Bones, makers of all-natural cat and dog food and chews), treats, and pet gear including clothing, beds, leads, collars and everything else a pet parent or pet may need.
Magic Presentations Paul Lee of Paul Lee Magic, will be performing his magic with the help of rescue pets on Saturday. Preceded and followed
by talks and presentations that will be held inside the hall in the Speaker’s
Area covering animal nutrition, pet health care, training, obedience and a
special presentation on bats.
Jim Nesci Cold Blooded Creatures Jim will entertain attendees on Sunday with a little help from Bubba his 8’ alligator and several other of his exotic creatures. Get a chance to see close up some amazing animals and learn more from Jim.
Seminars Seminars and demos throughout the weekend dealing with massage, acupuncture, training, and how to further explore avenues of things to do with your pet. Demonstrations will include some of the techniques on how to build up a healthy and successful relationship with your pet and to help you build that family bond.
Call to Exhibit / Call to Attend “We have a limited amount of space – we don't want anyone to miss an opportunity to exhibit,” Peggy states. “Those interested should call soon.” Pet businesses of all types and Non-Profit Animal Welfare Organizations wishing to exhibit at the Chicago Pet Show are asked to call (630) 385-4000.
Admission
is $7 for adults; free for those under 18 with a parent or senior 65 and over. Get
a coupon from one of your local rescues to save $1 making ticket price $6. Parking is of course FREE.
Carpool if you can as this will be
a busy event with loads to see.The Chicago Pet
Show hours are10am to 5pm, Saturday, and Sunday. The show is at the Oak Lawn Pavilion located at 9401 S Oak Park Avenue in Oak Lawn. Located off 95th Street at Oak Park Avenue, just East of 355.
