Family Pet Shows Returns to New Jersey this November 5 & 6, 2016!

SOMERSET, N.J. - Sept. 30, 2016 - PRLog -- The New Jersey Family Pet Show returns this November at The Garden State Expo Center!  The family fun pet expo is being held throughout the weekend on Saturday, November 5, 10am – 7pm and Sunday, November 6, 2016, 10am – 5pm!  Pet owners and pet lovers in the Somerset and surrounding areas will the chance to be educated and entertained about the wonderful world of pets. Featuring many pet vendors, educational and entertaining performances, special attractions, pet adoptions, outstanding shopping for pet lovers - purrfect to get holiday shopping done for your pets!  Area rescue groups will be there with adoptable pets and much more.

The pet expo is expected to draw thousands of attendees over the 2-day event and pet owners can even bring their well-behaved leashed dogs to the expo.

Some of the highlights for this show are:

·      NEW! TICA Cat Show - The International Cat Association Cat Show hosted by the Central Jersey Cat Fanciers Club.  Over 200 cats are expected  many unusual breeds of cats will compete for the blue ribbon!  They will also do a Parade of Breeds on Saturday. A great way for guests to learn about different breeds of cats and how to care for them.
·      NEW! The Puppy-Wuppy Drill Team – Performing demos on Saturday only – for dog owners that are interested in seeing demo's on how dogs do basic obedience, drug detection, service and Search and rescue demos.
·      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.
·      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! Cooking Demo's for your dog & cat – many people want to feed their pets at home and what's better to learn from a Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. Judy Morgan doing cook demos at her booth!
·      NEW! Lonely Grey Rescue – For those parrot aficionados out there can walk in the rainforest at the show. An interactive tour will allow guests to meet and learn about different species of exotic parrots, their origins and how they came to be a part of Lonely Grey Rescue.
·      NEW! Ask the Vet! – Many times we leave our vet appointments and forgot to ask certain questions, this is the perfect opportunity to ask the vet and learn! Dr. Beshoy Rafla from Cranbury Animal Hospital will be there all weekend long to answer guest's questions concerning their pets.
·      Rainforest Reptile Show – an exciting, fascinating adventure through the rare and endangered reptile world! Many exotic reptiles will be slithering around at the show – including Fred the rescued alligator!
·      New! Grooming Presentation - Grooming 101 – Sharon Minor of Sharon's grooming will be doing grooming demos at her booth and answering questions!

In addition attendees can enjoy pony rides, learn about and meet Alpacas, pot bellied pigs, and other unusual and exotic animals.

"We are excited to be back in the in Somerset location and we are expecting another wonderful pet expo," said show organizer Karen Garetano of Family Pet Shows who hosts the New Jersey Family Pet Show.

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, check out the website for information.  Also you can your dog tested for their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) both days of the show.

The New Jersey Family Pet Show will be held on Saturday, November 5, from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday November 6, from 10 am to 5pm. Admission is $12.00 adult: $5 children (ages 11 and under), 3 and under are admitted Free. Go to www.FamilyPetShows.com (http://www.horseandpetexpo.com/) for to purchase discount tickets online.  Special offer Family Pet Shows Facebook Fans – go to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FAMILYPETSHOW for the offer for discounted tickets online!

For additional information, vendor space or how to become a sponsor, call us at (631) 423-0620 or email us at dennis@familypetshows.com or visit our website at www.FamilyPetShows.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.