FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Jason Gerwig
630-407-6022
May 5, 2009

DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL TO HOST 7TH ANNUAL MULTI-SHELTER PET EXPO

May 16th Pet Expo Offers Food, Fun and Activities for the Entire Family

Wheaton, IL – DuPage County Animal Care & Control will host the 7^th Annual Multi-Shelter Pet Expo from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the DCACC shelter located at 120 N. County Farm Rd. in Wheaton. 

The Multi-Shelter Pet Expo will feature more than 50 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.)  This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the family out and learn more about your favorite animal, meet current animals in need of loving homes, and learn about the important work that's being done to help animals of all shapes and sizes in your community. 

The Multi-Shelter Pet Expo will also feature food, games and attractions for your two-legged and four-legged family members including activities for kids, an obedience drill team performance by The Fine Canine Drill Team, a weight pull by the Wisconsin Malamute club, a disc dog demonstration by the Windy City Disc Club and an Open House of DuPage County Animal Care and Control!  A Microchip Clinic will be held in conjunction with the event and pet vendors will be on hand selling all varieties of pet-related products.  Socialized 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 (630) 407-2800 or visit www.dupageco.org/animalcontrol.