Iowa's Largest Celebration of Pets and Pet People!

	2012 Great Iowa Pet Expo Dates Saturday, October 19, 2013 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location 4-H Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines (map) Enter at Gate 9 Daily Admission Adults: $6 Seniors: $5 Children (6 – 12): $3 Children (5 and under): Free The Great Iowa Pet Expo Offers: • Great Iowa Weiner Run - Dachshund races on Sunday, bring your dog out on Saturday to practice from Noon - 2 p.m. • Sparkle Abby, the Des Moines-based authors who penned the pet mysteries "Desperate Housedogs", "Get Fluffy" and soon to be released "Kitty Kitty Bang Bang". • Mutts At The Movies - On Saturday night at 7 p.m. the doors will reopen so you and your dog can walk the red carpet to our first movie fundraiser for Iowa Voters for Companion Animals. • Freestyle Performance Team - All the action is set to music while these dogs and handlers rock on! * • NEW $100 Grand Prize for both the Ultimate Stay and Leave It Contests! • Earth Dog Demos - see how Dachshunds and Terriers compete underground with a see-through tunnel that shows all the action! • North River Alpacas - learn more about these graceful creatures.  Alpacas are pets too! • Training demonstrations, Ask The Trainer & Obedience Tips • Incredible pet-related door prizes from our exhibitors given away every 30 minutes! • Canine Good Citizen award practice and testing. Your dog could graduate! • Iowa’s largest adoption event with 20 rescue groups on site • Neuter-a-Tom offers on site neuter, microchip, vaccinations and Revolution treatment for only $20, reservation required, same day drop off and pick up. • Microchip Clinic each day • Over 100 booths • Latest and greatest pet products and services

Contacting the Great Iowa Pet Expo

Give us a call or send an e-mail today for more information or to secure your exhibit space or sponsorship:

Phone: Call Cathy Erickson at (515) 778-4762
E-mail: GreatIowaPetExpo@mac.com
Snail Mail: P.O. Box 292, Adel, IA 50003

Mission

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.

Can You Bring Your Dog?

Spayed or neutered adult pets on a short leash (6 foot maximum, no retractable leashes) may attend the Great Iowa Pet Expo with a responsible guardian. Bringing a pet with you to the Expo? Save yourself some time by filling out your pet paperwork in advance. Just print it out, fill it out and bring this Release Agreement with you to the Pet Expo Front Gate.