Anyone who doubts that pets are big business need go no further than the front door of the PET EXPO being held in my neck of the woods this weekend. All in the name of research, my daughter and I attended this cross between an indoor dog park, shopping mall and country fair.
Yes, you could bring your pet as this lady obviously did and then purchase everything under the sun (and moon) for your precious and pampered pets.
The highlight for us, however, was the Air Dog demonstration. A mobile swimming pool, ramp and diving platform were the props for a slew of diving dogs--everything from retrievers to a jack russell--fetching toys mid-air and then landing in a pool of water. There was lots of tail wagging and lots of applause. Everyone seemed to love it, even those spectators who got splashed!
Dog toys were everywhere (Phoebe and Amos got a few new ones although they did not attend) and doggie treats were abundant, many displayed, nose-high (which is why Phoebe and Amos did not attend...).
A nice way to pass a winter afternoon...in the company of pet people.
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Visiting a cat show can be a lot of fun, but is dangerous on the pocket book. With all the compelling products on the market, it is prudent to leave one's checkbook in the car.
I bet the Expo was a lot of fun. I just want to know if, in my next lifetime, I can return to this Earth plane as one of your dogs!
Great photos by the way!
Jo
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