EDISON — The Super Pet Expo returns to Middlesex County bringing with it shopping and entertainment opportunities for pet owners.
The family event opens Friday afternoon at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center on Sunfield Avenue. The expo features more than 200 pet-related exhibits and numerous unique entertainment and educational activities. The Super Pet Expo will continue on Saturday and Sunday.
Events include:
- Ultimate Air Dogs – Dog Dock Diving Sponsored by Supreme Source Pet Nutrition: All family dogs are welcome to compete in events in the 30,000 gallon swimming pool. There are three separate competitions: Fetch-It, a jumping competition where the dog that jumps the furthest knocking a bumper down wins; Catch It, another dog distance jumping competition; Chase-It, a swimming contest for dogs.
- Dana Humphrey “The Pet Lady” Reveals the Top 5 Coolest Pet Products: Dana Humphrey, who has appeared on Fox, ABC, NBC and other media outlets, will present her favorite tech pet gadgets, cozy comforts and gift idea’s for man’s and woman’s best friend.
- Rabbit Agility: Event will include rabbit hopping course, competitions, demonstrations and seminars.
- Luring 101 – Does your Dog Love to Chase? A fully enclosed 250 foot doggie luring course allows dogs to get exercise taking full advantage of a dog’s natural abilitiy to fix its sight on and chase a target. There’s an additional fee for this activity.
- Pet Communicator Suzanne Fisher: Fisher has over 20 years of experience communicating with animals. She specializes in working with owners and their pets to resolve problems. Fisher is offering complimentary five minute consultations all weekend.
- Creating Healthy Meals for Your Pets: Dr. Judy Morgan will present cooking demonstrations offering nutrition options to diversify your pet’s diet.
- Rizzo’s Reptile Discovery: Dominic Rizzo, who says he’s committed to the protection and welfare of animals, will offer opportunities to get up close and personal with snakes, turtles, alligators and more.
- Low-Cost Micro-chipping and Vaccinations: The New Jersey SPCA is offering low cost micro-chipping and vaccinations.
- Extreme Reptiles Exhibit: Animals in this exhibit include cobras, giant pythons, boa constrictors, anacondas, vipers and more. There is an additional fee for the exhibit.
- Walk the Rainforest with Lonely Grey Rescue: This interactive tour features different species of exotic parrots.
- Wolf Visions: Vinneo Reo will dispel the myths and legends of the “Big Bad Wolf” and discuss the wolf’s vital role in keeping a balanced ecosystem.
The expo will be open 3-8 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission is $13 for adults, $8 for children ages four to 12, and free for kids three and under. Tickets are available online.
Leashed pets are welcome. Retractable leashes not allowed, according to organizers.
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