Columbus Pet Expo

BREED CLUBS: from Mastiffs to French Bulldogs will also be on-site to share their knowledge and expertise and educate so people can understand how to figure out the right dog for their lifestyle.

CATBOSS: Trish Seifried, Nationally renowned owner and trainer will be at the 25th Anniversary of the ALL AMERICAN COLUMBUS PET EXPO, Friday and Saturday. Their team of trainers and cats will provide Cat Entertainment for 30 minutes every hour of the show. They will be located next to the Cat Agility Ring in the Cats 101 Fun area. Come and line up to high five a cat and get a cool pic or video. See the worlds only jump roping cat, plus other cool cat tricks! Plus every other hour learn from expert trainers how to teach your cat to do tricks.

Cat Agility Ring: Sponsored by TICA ( The International Cat Association) and CHRIS THE CAT.com Bring your cat to run the course for free and a chance to win prizes! Watch as the cats up for adoption and the CATBOSS trick cats also run the course. Open all show hours, all 3 days.

COLUMBUS ZOO: a presentation and talk of 6 to 8 animals by the COLUMBUS ZOO (Sunday at 2:30)

PET EXPO MAIN ARENA: center stage for the Mutts Gone Nuts, nationally renowned Comedy Dog SHOW, Special K-9 Games Demonstrations, The Southern Ohio Flying K9s (World Championship Frisbee dogs from Westerville) Training demos and more

PET PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES: PetValu Dress Up Your Pet Contest (enter at the show), RUNNING WITH THE WIENER (enter at the show or online) & LAP DOG RACES (enter at the show or online). Once a day all the pet lovers that have brought their dog with them will be invited to the PET EXPO MAIN ARENA for the IT’S MY DOG SHOW PARADE. All dogs participating will receive a COLUMBUS PET EXPO RIBBON! EVERY DOG IS A WINNER!

IJA GROOMING CONTEST: Enjoy watching professional groomers compete and give rescue pets make overs to help them on their way to a new home!

PICTURE TAKING OPPORTUNITIES GALORE! Live Mascots abound-an Easter Bunny, a Parrot, two Dogs and a Cat will be constantly making the rounds at the ALL AMERICAN COLUMBUS PET EXPO to take pictures with everyone! Want something larger than life?! How about two 26 ft Dogs with Sunglasses, a 20 ft Red dog, a 20 ft Yellow dog, a 12ft Parrot a 12 ft Chicken, a 12 ft Easter Bunny, and a 16 ft Butterfly were all custom made for the celebration of the 25th Anniversary and will be on hand for your INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK posting Pleasure!

TAMI THE MERMAID will also be on hand for free pics in her island background and private pool

PICS WITH REAL PARROTS! THAT GUY WITH THE BIRDS will have 3 shows daily and after each show you can take pics with the birds!

SHORTY ROSSIE FROM ANIMAL PLANETS” PIT BOSS” -Meet and greet with Shorty and get a pic. Also learn about the breed and donate to his Pit Bull Rescue.

DOG GONE FUN FEST DOG PARK, sponsored by Pickens Fence and Redwood Apartment Communities.

HERMIT CRAB EXHIBIT- Learn about the proper care of hermit crabs and enjoy the observation and touch station, shift the sand for a free shark tooth (while supplies last)

KID’s WORLD- Face Painting and a Free Craft area. Plus, a bounce and game area. Games and Bounces are $2.00 each or an unlimited bracelet for $8.00 –When you purchase a bracelet you get a free TEXAS ROADHOUSE kids meal voucher with each bracelet and while supplies last, a coupon for a free appetizer! Kid’s World is Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse and Cool Cat Sites Entertainment.