Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is there a Great Iowa Pet Expo?
Where is the Great Iowa Pet Expo?
What are the dates and times?
What exhibitors will I find at the Great Iowa Pet Expo?
Who Should Attend the Great Iowa Pet Expo?
May I Bring My Pet?
Why is there a Great Iowa Pet Expo?
The mission of the Great Iowa Pet Expo is to promote the health and well-being of Iowa's companion animals; to educate Iowa pet owners on the importance of spaying, neutering, and regular veterinary care; and to encourage pet ownership as a lifetime commitment. The Great Iowa Pet Expo shares the joy that our pets offer, while showcasing a variety of new products and services.
Where is the Great Iowa Pet Expo?
The event is located at the 4H Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA. (map) Enter at Gate 9.
What are the dates and times for 2010?
Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What exhibitors will I find at
the Great Iowa Pet Expo?
2009's exhibitors were:
4 Paws Unleashed
4-J Farms
A Heinz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport
American Brittany Rescue/IA Brittany Club
American Eskimo Dog Rescue & Sanctuary of Iowa
An Angel’s Destiny
Anderson Animal Hospital
Animal Lifeline of Iowa
Animal Protection & Education (Microchip Clinic)
Animal Protection & Education (Neuter-A-Tom Check In)
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
B.V. Cat Rescue League
Banfield, The Pet Hospital
Breeder’s Choice Pet Foods
Bulldog Club of Central Iowa
Burpur’s Beads & More
Central Iowa Kennel Club
Choice Pet Foods
Classic Carpet Cleaners
Conrad’s Pillow Pets
Costco Wholesale
Des Moines Dachshund Playgroup
Des Moines Kennel Club
Des Moines Obedience Training Club
Des Moines Police/Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Units
DMACC Vet Tech Program
Dog Days & Cat Naps
Dog Duty Waste Removal Service, LLC
Dog I.D. Collar
Downtown Doggy Daycare/ Copper Hills Dog Resort
English Springer Rescue America, Inc.
Fetch! Pet Care of Metro Des Moines
Great Plains Pointer Rescue
Healing Hearts with Horses/Horse Haven Rescue
Heartland Greyhound Adoption
Heartland Weimareiner Rescue
Howling Hills Canine Campus
International Mi-Ki Registry
Invisible Fence
Iowa Basset Rescue
Iowa Herpetological Society
Iowa Reptile Rescue
Italian Greyhound Club of America Rescue/Nebraska IG Rescue
Joel Silverman, Animal Planet
KENT FEEDS - Sponsor
Kole Designs
LitterMate
LOGOS LITES, LLC
Merial
Mid America Cage Bird Society
Mid America Rottweiler Rescue
Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue
NatraTurf
Natural Balance
Nature’s Select of Central Iowa
Nonscents Cleaning Products
Pawsitive Savings™
Peaceful Valley General Store
Peaceful Valley General Store
Pet Enthusiast Magazine
Pet Lover Shirts
Pet Lover Shirts
PETCO - Sponsor
PetSafe Pet Containment
Petsakes
PetzLife Products
Picture People
Potty House
Precious Petwear
QCDW Holdings, Inc.
Retrieve A Golden of MN
Richards Harness Coat Co.
Richards Harness Coat Co.
Royal Canin
Scentsy – Heather Van Essen, Dawn Guy
Scooper Troopers
South Dakota Boxer Rescue
The Collar Lady
The Green House
Timberland Partners
Tuffy’s Pet Foods
Ultimate Mobility Massage, Pet Skin Doctor
University of Iowa
Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue
Warming Glo Candle Company
Witchwynds Designs
Yankee Collars
Who Should Attend the Great Iowa Pet Expo?
The Great Iowa Pet Expo welcomes anyone who loves animals and pets. Whether you're a current pet owner or just thinking about bringing a companion animal into your home, the Great Iowa Pet Expo is for you. It's a great event for family entertainment, and with the largest pet-related trade show in the state, it's a must for your holiday shopping list!
May I Bring My Pet?
For safety reasons, only well-trained, well-behaved adult pets are allowed to attend the Great Iowa Pet Expo. Please leave your younger pets at home! Puppies will be turned away at the door.
Please make sure your adult pet is on a short leash (6 foot maximum, no retractable leashes.).
All pets are required to be accompanied by a Critter Release Form that you will be required to fill out at the gate. All pets in attendance must be current on shots. Any unruly or threatening pet will be asked to leave. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
