The Lehigh Valley Pet Expo returns with new animal attractions!

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Dec. 11, 2015 - PRLog -- The Lehigh Valley Pet Expo returns on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 29 – 31, 2016 at the Agri-Plex at Allentown Fairgrounds! Friday night, which is ‘Family Night’ where kids 12 and under are admitted for free!  The show continues Saturday, January 30 from 10am – 7pm and Sunday, January 31, from 10am – 5pm.

Family Pet Shows are designed to educate and entertain the public about the wonderful world of pets. Featuring many pet vendors, educational and entertaining performances, special attractions, hands-on-petting zoo, pet adoptions, and outstanding shopping for pet lovers and their pets.

The Lehigh Valley Pet Expo is expected to draw thousands of attendees over the 3-day event and pet owners can even bring their well-behaved leashed pets to the expo.  Over 100 vendors and many area rescue groups with adoptable pets will be on hand.  Some of this year’s highlights are:

·      Gail Mirabella and The Dynamo Dogs Variety Act! You can teach your old do new tricks – these veteran-performing dogs will knock the spectators socks off with their Trick Dog Show Routine, Frisbee Dog Acrobatics and dynamite performances! Gail and her canine friends will wow the crowd as they do all over the country.  Gail recently performed at the National Dog Show and also the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in 2016!

·      NEW! Rabbit Hopping – it’s not the bunny hop you’re thinking of – but talented rabbits who love to jump!Yep, think agility for your bunny!  Allikatt’s Bunnies will present an agility demo of rabbits hopping all weekend – and there is even a seminar so you can learn how to get involved in this sport with your own hare.

·      NEW! Kan Do K9’s Sport Association – featured in the ring on Saturday and Sunday spectators will watch dogs fly through the agility course and learn about Rally.

·      Rainforest Reptile Show – an exciting, fascinating adventure through the rare and endangered reptile world! Many exotic reptiles will be slithering around at the show.

·      Parrot Shows with John Lege – ‘That Guy with the Birds’ – his family friendly interactive Parrot program will ruffle feathers and delight bird aficionados.  Bird lovers can even flock to have their picture take with John’s birds throughout the weekend.

·      TICA Championship Cat Show – for cat lovers who have never been to a cat show, this is a purrific way to see all different breeds of cats up close!

·      Dancing with your Dog - On Sunday see dogs dance to a choreographed routine with their trainer Kan Do K9’s– watch out DTWS!

In addition attendees will enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, learn about and meet Alpacas, pot bellied pigs at Piggy Villa, and other unusual and exotic animals.

A perfect opportunity for film and video coverage of exotic pets and outrageously entertaining pets!

“We are so excited to back in Lehigh Valley in January, we have added new attractions and acts to the show so attendees can expect to see many fun and entertaining animals, pet vendors, rescue groups and attractions,” said show organizer Karen Garetano of Family Pet Shows who hosts the annual Lehigh Valley Pet Expo.  “And we always highly endorse responsible pet ownership at our family and pet friendly pet expos.”

Attendees are allowed to bring their well-behaved pets to the expo. There are some regulations and restrictions-please check our website at www.familypetshows.com or contact us.  Participate with your purebred dog in our Parade of Breeds taking place at the expo on Saturday, January 30 check out the website for information.

The Lehigh Valley Pet Expo will be held on Friday, January 29 from 4pm – 9pm, Saturday, January 30 from 10am - 7pm and on Sunday, January 31 from 10am-5pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5 for children (ages 12 and under), 3 and under are admitted Free. You can go on our website at www.familypetshows.com for discount coupons or to purchase discount tickets online. Parking is free.

For additional information or vendor space call (631) 423-0620 or email us at dennis@familypetshows.com or visit our website www.familypetshows.com.

**There is an additional nominal charge for some attractions.

For press inquiries or to interview Dennis or Karen Garetano, the show organizers, contact Nancy E. Hassel at (631) 446-1105 or by email at Nancy@AmericanPetProfessionals.com.

About Family Pet Shows:

Family Pet Shows, formerly known as The Horse and Pet Expo, a family owned and operated company run by Karen and Dennis Garetano and their son Joe Garetano.  In 1994, after years of publishing Horseworld USA magazine, they thought of the idea to host a horse expo in Pennsylvania and held their first show in 1994 Fort Washington, PA.  After two years of successfully hosting the first horse expo, they expanded the show to include other pets and changed the name to Horse and Pet Expo and began adding new locations. The company now hosts seven different pet expos annually in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania drawing in crowds of thousands of pet lovers to each of their shows. Karen and Dennis have always been dedicated to making the shows educational, fun, importance of responsible pet ownership, entertaining with talent of various pet and human acts and having many pet vendors and rescue groups.  They graciously offer free booth space to 501 c 3 rescue and adoption groups to help save many animal lives.  Unlike some pet shows, the majority of the floor space is devoted to entertainment and educational program presented by their various acts. They strive on making this truly a family and pet friendly pet show in every venue.