CLEARFIELD – The Mountain Laurel Kennel Club’s third annual Pet Expo, set for Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Expo II in the Clearfield Driving Park, promises a day of education and activities for people and their pets.
The expo will have a huge day planned with speakers, rescue and welfare groups, vendors, demonstrations and lots of fun for both humans and animals. There will be Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog testing and we’re especially excited about the Panorama of Purebreds, which will feature nearly 30 breeds of dogs, said MLKC President Geremy Kephart.
Admission is $1 while children 5 and younger are admitted free. Animals are welcome but must be secured (dogs on a leash) and vaccinations and licenses must be current. If Flexi leads are used, they must be clamped at no more than six feet.
The day’s events include:
* 11 a.m. – Panorama of Purebreds. Following the formal presentation of breeds, the dogs and their owners will be available for a meet and greet. Rescued dogs available for adoption will also be introduced.
* 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog certification. $10 for one test, $15 for both. Dogs must be at least one year old and pass the CGC test before taking the TDI exam. Bring leash, plain buckle collar or harness and dog’s comb or brush. For more information, visit www.tdi-dog.org
* 1 p.m. – Search and rescue demonstration with Clearfield County’s rescue dog Smokey and Diana Gray-Puit.
* 1:30 p.m. – Obedience demonstration by students of Class Act Dog training.
* 2 p.m. – Traits of a Responsible Breeder with Marthena Scollen, breeder of one of the country’s oldest Weimaraner lines.
* 2:30 p.m.- Pet Parade, open to all pets and handlers with ribbons in various categories.
All day activities:
* Rescue groups, including Dogs Deserve Better, Orphans of the Storm, rabbit and equine groups, video of post-Katrina rescue efforts, Clearfield-Lawrence Township Animal Control Officer Kim McKenrick.
* Vendors, including Rainbow Dog wash, Tonya Wallace’s Bengal cats, book signing by Julie Rickard, animal greeting cards and pictures by REBO Designs, custom pet tags, groomers and non-pet related items.
* Photos, including photos with Santa Claus by Rick Soukup. $5 for 5×7 and $10 for 8×10. Christmas cards can also be ordered. A variety of items imprinted with photos taken at the expo or brought to the event will be offered by Enduring Impact. Tena Weakland will also machine embroider items.
* Agility ring, $3 for two times through the course.
* Silent auction of CD The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock autographed by drummer Rikki Rocket, honorary life MLKC member. Will be awarded at 3 p.m.
* Face painting by Daniels Designs. Full face designs are $4, cheek art, $2.
* The Canine Cafe will offer assorted nut bread slices, hot dogs with homemade sauerkraut, sloppy Joes and movie-theater style popcorn.
* Straw Draw and Chinese Auction. Auction winners will be announced at 3 p.m.
* Display of the My Best Friend art contest. Entries may be picked up after 1 p.m.
* Kids Corner featuring games and activities, $1 for two tickets. Adults must remain with children.
For more information, call 345-5443 or 765-6352.