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Chicago Pet Show - Rescue Event

 



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.

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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.



            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 Warning



The 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 294.




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