Chicago Pet Show - Saturday Oct 29 & Sunday Oct 30

With 26 years and over 160 home shows as background, and a love of pets, Peggy Ruh and her staff have ventured forth to announce the second year production of the Chicago Pet Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct., 30, 2011.

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.

The Chicago Pet Show management shares this affection – particularly Peggy, parent of two Cavalier rescues (Maddie and Frankie 2 Paws), and a Lhasa Apso (Sammy). The staff’s personal interests expanded professionally when they developed a public expo to help all those in search of a pet, find one – as well as all products and services they may need for pet care.

Sharing Revenue with Charities and a Goal of 200 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 200 adoption and foster care applicants for Charities to save pet’s lives. In 2010, Chicago Pet Show was able to achieve 100 adoptions, and in 2011 we’d like to exceed it.

            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. Proceeds are 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 Rescues include: Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue (Cavalier King Charles); S.T.R.A.E.S (Shih Tzu rescue);  Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline, Inc. (Australian Shepard); The Glider Initiative (Sugar Glider rescue).  In the feline category, there’s Strays Halfway House for 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.

Agility Demonstrations & Presentations

            Mare Potts of Flydogs Training LLC, will be performing agility demonstrations and obedience training in the outdoor area on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting.  Mare performs these demonstrations nationwide and is an expert at understanding pet psychology and motivations.

Talks and presentations will be held inside the hall in the Speaker’s Area covering animal nutrition, pet health care, training, obedience and the vexing dilemma of “puppy and kitten mills.”

Call to Exhibit / Call to Attend

“We have a limited amount of space and we don't want anyone to miss an opportunity to exhibit,” Peggy states. “Those interested should call soon.”  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 seniors 65 and over and those under 18 with a parent; and, parking is free.

The Chicago Pet Show hours are10am to 5pm, Saturday Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct., 30, 2011, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.

The show is located at the Kane County Fairgrounds, is between Lincoln Hwy (Route 38), just South of Main Street / North Ave. (Route 64) at 525 S Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174.

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