WELCOME TO THE CT PET EXPO
SPONSORED BY

PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES & THE PETCO FOUNDATION

PARTICIPATING SPONSOR:
The Connecticut Humane Society

Grand Prize Giveaway
$1,000 Behavioral and Educational Package
Sponsored by
The Dog Doctor™ at Booth # 906

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DON’T MISS THE TICA CAT SHOW, CIRCLE K PONY RIDES,
THE RARE DOG SHOW & BWANA JIM’S REPTILE SHOW!

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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
CONNECTICUT PET EXPO
*Subject to Change

The AKC "Meet the Breeds" Showcase
presented by your Local Kennel Clubs

SATURDAY   

SUNDAY

"Please click on the group name for a list of breeds in each group."

Plus these great events

MEET THE NEW FOX 61 NEWS TEAM

Joe Furey, Meteorologist
Sunday 10/26 from 1-3pm
Former on air TV meteorologist for News 12 Connecticut/Fox 61 and WFSB.  Voted #1 most accurate meteorologist by CT Magazine Joe is currently the Director and Chief Meteorologist of the New England Weather Service and currently on air Meteorologist for all of the CBS radio group in Connecticut.

Rachel Lutzker, Traffic Reporter
Saturday 10/25 from 2-4
Formerly WFSB Morning News traffic reporter, Rachel is the popular host and radio personality of WHCN “Acoustic After Dark.”  In addition to being FOX61’s Traffic Reporter, Rachel is the anchor from 8-9a and contributes entertainment reports to the News at Ten.

CT Humane Society

The Connecticut Humane Society is proud to be a part of the 17th Annual Connecticut Pet Show, October 25th & 26th at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford. We will be on hand both days of this event with our Mobile Adoption Center. We’ll be sharing information about ALL the wonderful pets available for adoption within our facilities. We’ll be selling CT Humane Logo items and other pet care supplies to benefit the CT Humane animal care programs. Stop by and learn about our volunteer program. Volunteers are integral in helping the CT Humane Society attain its mission. The CT Humane Society will take over the show ring at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm with a fun and fantastic demonstration of our dog-training program. Learn how you can train your pet to be the “star” of your life! Stop by and visit us…we can’t wait to meet you!

The Dog Doctor™

Register to win the $1,000 Behavioral
and Educational Prize Package.
Your Dog will Thank You!

A Canine Behaviorist is an academically trained specialist, having a comprehensive knowledge of biology, psychology, psycho-neurology, psycho-biology and physiological systems. Dr. Edson has degrees in Neuroscience, Animal Behavior and Obedience Training.  She can go well beyond the capacity of a Dog Trainer to bring you accurate, holistic, expert solutions to all of your canine problems. Come Visit The Dog Doctor™ at Booth # 906. for more inf

Ultimate Air Dogs

Ultimate Air Dogs is one of the premier dock jumping organizations in the country. The President, Milt Wilcox, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers in the 1984 World Series, hosts professional events that draw in thousands of spectators, while maintaining a family friendly atmosphere. To register your dog for this year’s competition at the Connecticut Pet Show or for more information about Ultimate Air Dogs 
Click Here www.ultimateairdogs.net

"Bwana Jim"

"Bwana Jim" is a lively individual filled with enthusiasm and an outrageous wit. He will bring to the CT Pet Show the craziest most educational wildlife show ever seen, in 3 shows daily. Everyone who sees his show will go home talking about "Bwana Jim" for a long time!
"Bwana Jim" is actually Jim Moulton who, with his wife and fellow handler, Linda Moulton, travels the world presenting their own unique wildlife show. They have appeared in such far flung places as Israel, where they participated in the introduction of alligators to Middle East, as well as across the US, Canada, and the Grand Canaries Islands off the coast of Africa.
Originally from St. Augustine, Florida, Bwana Jim began handling alligators, progressed to the panther, and finally expanded to armadillos, wallabies, exotic birds and many other species. He has a rare gift for handling animals and shares his knowledge in an incredibly funny and entertaining way that is more memorable than any classroom!
Jim has 25 years of experience as an animal handler, specializing in reptiles such as snakes, alligators and turtles. Jim has a vast knowledge of a wide variety of animals and their habitats. Visit Jim online at www.bwanajim.com for more info.

Frisbee Dog Show

Introducing our newest event at the CT Pet Show, The DiscDogs A2Z K9 Frisbee Dog Show, an exciting exhibition of championship Frisbee dogs in action, featuring Ed Jakubowski and his talented dogs Dasher, Rocket and Comet.  They’ll fly through the air in a thrilling show of talent and agility in shows twice daily at the CT Pet Show!

Savannahs Cats

Savannahs are a new breed of domestic cat, the product of breeding the African Serval with the domestic house cat.  Savannahs are tall, rather large cats with beautiful tan coats and distinctive Serval spots, and can grow to be anywhere from 12lbs to 30lbs.  Athletic, curious and highly intelligent, Savannahs are often good with dogs and children, when properly socialized.  Have a look at one of these stunning felines at the TICA Cat Show! Find out more at www.tica.org.  

AKC Parade of Purebred Dogs

The South Windsor Kennel Club and area clubs proudly presents the AKC Parade of Purebred Dogs at the CT Pet Show.  Here’s your chance to “Meet the Breeds”, see championship dogs up close and personal, talk to reputable breeders and discover which breeds are best for you and your family’s lifestyle.  Only reputable AKC breeders offer healthy, first class dogs as pets, ensuring that each of their puppies is healthy and placed in just the right home.  Only reputable breeders will follow up with each placement to answer all your questions and help with any training issues.  All seven breed groups, representing over 155 AKC breeds will be on display over the two days of the Pet Show.  Check the listings above for the groups that interest you!  We are deeply grateful to Peggy Wampold and the members of the South Windsor Kennel Club and other area kennel clubs, for their steadfast and enthusiastic support of the CT Pet Show. 

Rare Dog Show

Dogo Argentino	Bergamasco Shepherd dog

See live Dog Show Competition, with both Rare and AKC Dogs competing for championship points at the Connecticut Pet Show and the Rhode Island Pet Show.  Rare Dogs are dogs representing breeds from around the world, such as the Dogo Argentino, a big game hunting dog from Argentina and the Bergamasco Shepherd Dog, a herding dog originating in the Italian Alps.  There are hundreds of rare and ancient dog breeds, many of whom will be competing at Jenks Productions Pet Shows.  The Rarities Dog Club recently joined with the North America Kennel Club, making it possible for both Rare dogs and AKC dogs to compete for championships points in the same show rings.  For more info, click on the Rarities link. 

Kurilian Bobtail Cat

One of the newest, yet oldest cat breeds, the Kurilian Bobtail Cat is a natural breed of domestic cat, that traces its ancestry to Russia, originating on the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands and the island of Sakhalin. They are a medium to large sized cats, well muscled with a compact and powerful body and a short pom-pom tail. Kurilian Bobtails can be either short or long haired. They are strong cats with a wild appearance, large and brawny.
They enjoy excellent health and have a very well-balanced character. They love to be caressed and are very gentle and outgoing. Meet them exclusively at the CT Pet Show's TICA Cat Show.