DU PAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL TO HOST 6^TH ANNUAL MULTI-SHELTER PET EXPO

May 17th Pet Expo Offers Food, Fun and Activities for the Entire Family

Wheaton, IL – DuPage County Animal Care & Control will host the 6^th Annual Multi-Shelter Pet Expo on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the DCACC shelter located at 120 N. County Farm Rd. in Wheaton. 

The Multi-Shelter Pet Expo will feature more than 30 animal welfare/adoption agencies and breed-specific rescue groups showcasing animals presently available for adoption.   Animals up for adoption at the expo include dogs, cats and small animals (rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs.)     

The Multi-Shelter Pet Expo will also feature food, games and attractions. Also featured will be a bake sale fundraiser hosted by Friends of DCACC and a microchip clinic.  Pet vendors will also be on hand selling all varieties of pet-related products.  Socialized, vaccinated and leashed dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome.  Admission is free.  Microchip clinic fee is $15 with current rabies vaccination certificate. 

For more information about DuPage County Animal Care & Control, the Multi-Shelter Pet Expo, or to find out how you can help our shelter animals, please call DCACC at (630) 407-2800 or visit the DCACC Web site at www.dupageco.org/animalcontrol.

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