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MARCH 18-20, 2011

2010 Reading Pet Expo Vendors Below

Horse World Arena - equine enthusiasts, backyard owners, trainers, riders, - enjoy two and a half days of in-depth information. A wide assortment of topics targeted to educate and entertain the entire family on the equine industry will be provided. Clinics, demonstrations, seminars, vendors, breeds etc.

Vendor space - contact Dennis Garetano or email at petexpo@optonline.net.

Interested in becoming a Clinician or Demonstrator call Julie Evans at 302-984-2887 or email horseworldarena@yahoo.com

Rainforest Reptiles Shows - Michael and Joanney Ralbovsky, founders and owners of Rainforest Reptiles are committed to educating the public about the natural world to improve the quality of our lives. Since 1993 Rainforest Reptiles has conducted educational interactive programs to teach respect for and educate people of all ages about animals and the importance of preserving the rainforests. Identified by Educate America as a valued educational and entertainment program for children, their shows are fun, informative and educational and you will have a chance to get up close to snakes, turtles, lizards, alligator and more! Rainforeset Reptile shows newest addition is their innovative and fun mobile unit. The mobile unit gives the capability to teach an understanding of the natural world through various habitat and animal displays.
(978-922-5107) www.rainforestreptileshows.com

“White Alligator”(albino)

Coming to the Reading Pet Expo! Gaze upon this rare and mystical creature from the bayous of Louisiana. This Alligator is one of only 30 Albino Alligators in the world! It’s lacking all of its black color which makes this so rare!! There is a very little known legend about White Alligators! It says that if you gaze upon a white alligator you will receive good luck…Brought to you by the leaders in animal education. Rainforest Reptile Shows!!!!

World of Dogs Program - This program is designed to educate and entertain attendees about the wonderful world of dogs and to introduce the many things that you can do with your dog. There will be obedience demonstrations, agility , frisbee, drill team, coursing demonstrations, flyball, rally obedience, training demonstrations, dog tricks, muscial freestyle and much more! Demonstrations by Berks County Dog Training Club, the 4H Club and Kan Do K9's. The Berks County Therapy Dogs, Exter Township & Reading Police K-9’s.

Parade of Breeds- The Berks County Kennel Club will present an AKC Parade of Purebred Dogs on Saturday and Sunday at the Reading Pet Expo. See Championship dogs and talk to reputable breeders about what dog would be best for your family.

Berks County Kennel Club- will have a designated area for the weekend where they will have a Meet the Breeds on going throughout the day, alternating the breeds during different times. Breeder will be there to talk to attendees about their breeds. Their will be some grooming demonstrations and educational discussions on what to know when buying a puppy and dog laws and more!

They will also hold a Demonstration Dog Show in the Dog Arena to demonstrate and explain what goes on in a Dog Show. Be sure to visit the Berks County Kennel Club at the Expo!

The Berks County 4H Dog Training Club will be doing demonstrations all weekend at the Pet Expo. They will be doing a drill team to music, agility and obedience along with some dog tricks! Check schedule for times.

Pet Costume Contest- will be held 6 pm on Saturday

in the Dog Arena.

Sponsored by the Animal Rescue League of Berks County

Animal Rescue League of Berks County-will sponsor grooming demonstrations all weekend. Get grooming tips. Have your pet brushed out and nails clipped for a small donation to the ARL

M.A.D.DOGS- Mid Atlantic Disc Dogs- See the high flying sport of K9 disc as K9 disc enthusiasts compete in a Disc Dog Competition. The M.A.D. DOGS Club will hold demonstrations on Friday with the compitition on Saturday and Sunday.
www.mad-dogs.us

Black Lab Studio - There will be a themed professional portrait studio set-up at this year’s Horse and Pet Expo. Black Lab Studio has patient photographers that know how to pose your pet to get the best image. Once the pose is captured you will be able to view and order prints and gifts items. Printing is done on site~ you’ll get to take home many prints and gifts the very same day!

The International Cat Association Cat Show-(Sat & Sun) Hosted by Cats of the Endless Hills and The Gold Coast Feline Fanciers Association. A TICA sanctioned cat show will be held at the Reading Pet Expo. See the usual and not so usual breeds of cats competing for the blue ribbon! For additional information and show flyer http://untilmidnight.com/catshowflyers/coehexpo/

Cat Agility - Come see the fabulous felines show off their athletic abilities on our agility course, including courses to run through and hoops to jump through!

T&D'S Cats of the World - TD'S Cats of the World is a one of a kind animal refuge specializing in exotic felines including lions, tigers, cougars and bobcats. Family owned and operated, TD’S Cats of the World rescues wildlife from situations of abuse, mistreatment, abandonment or when they are no longer wanted as "pets". See some of the cats from TD's Cats of the World and talk to them about their unique rescue. www.tdscats.com

(570-837-3377)

Piggyvilla - This unique educational and entertaining exhibit is a favorite at the expo. See the pot-bellied pigs up close and personal in Piggyvilla where they will stage fun and informative performances throughout the weekend.

Rare and Ancient Breeds Dog Show: sponsored by Rarities Inc. See live dog show competition with both Rare and AKC Dogs competing for championship points. Rare dogs are dogs representing breeds from around the world such as Dogo Argentin, a big game hunting dog from Argentina and the Bergamasco Shepard Dog a herding dog originating in the Italian Alps. There are hundreds of Rare and Ancient breeds. The Rarities Dog Club recently joined with the North American Kennel Club making it possible for Rare Dogs and AKC dogs to compete for championship points at these shows. www.nakcdogshows.com

Alpaca Area - See the alpacas - the softest, cutest, most cuddly critter that you will ever meet. You can see colorful, gentle alpacas, babies, yearlings and adults at the Illusion Ranch Alpaca Arena where they will stage fun, informative and "hands-on" performances throughout the weekend. You'll see these beautiful animals in action as they perform unique behaviors. You’ll also have the opportunity to feel what's been called the "softest fiber" in the world " baby alpaca fleece! www.Illusionranch.com

(610-473-0400)

Karen Kober Animal Communication

THOUGHT TALK WORKSHOP

Learn to hear the animals and expand your world with love!

An animal communication basic course with international - professional telepathic communicator, KAREN KOBER.

CLASSES: Saturday - MARCH 20th OR Sunday MARCH 21st

11am to 4:30pm - check-in or register at 10am

FEE $89 includes ticket to the expo

Please call Karen for pre-registration at 215.453.0621 or e-mail karen@foxxfunn.net Note: with the fee pre-paid a package will be mailed to you for information and your expo ticket for faster entrance to reach the seminar room. Pre-paid ends the week March 12th, 2010 so that our office can get you the information and ticket in time. If you register the morning of the class you will need to be in line for an expo ticket and the ticket price will be deducted from the course fee. This is an exciting and fun class!

Bring two photos (copies) or more of animals that you can validate information. Photos need to be of living and deceased animals. On the back of photo write name of animal, breed, sex, color and your name.

For more information on animal communication and Karen Kober visit her websites: www.foxxfunn.net or www.karenkober.net

The Rodent Club Rat Show- hosted by The Rodent Club in Cecil County MD will hold a 2 day Rat Show at the Reading Pet Expo- an event for the entire family! On Friday there will be an informative seminar at 6 pm on how to show your rat.

Saturday March 20 - standard show starting at 1:00 pm. Sunday March 21 – Fun Show and agility show just for kids and their rats. Registration can be done the day of the show from 10am-12:30pm. For additional information please contact Lee at 610-823-2199 or Email at fxmkpdiva@aol.com

We Are Proud To Announce that the

Northern Berks Reptile Show will celebrate it’s 20 Year Anniversary

and will be held at the Reading Pet Expo!

Come Join Us and Celebrate Our New Name

EAST COAST REPTILE SUPER EXPO’S

After 20 years the Northern Berks Reptile Show has outgrown the Hamburg facility and will expand and join the very successful Reading Pet Expo at the Greater Reading Expo Center!

A wide assortment of snakes, lizards, amphibians, reptiles, supplies and plenty of reptile related merchandise!

For more additional information see: www.eastcoastreptilesuperexpos.com

AKC Canine Good Citizen testing will be offered at the Pet Expo between the hours of 10 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, March 20. All breeds and mixed breeds are welcome. Basic manners and obedience skills will be tested on dogs who are friendly and not aggressive. Dogs must be clean and in good health and at least 6 months of age. Owners will be asked to sign a form attesting to "responsible dog ownership." Please bring small brush to be used on your dog during the testing. If your dog passes, you will be given a form to mail to the AKC who will then send you a beautiful gold-sealed Certificate which you may want to frame. Cost for testing will be $10 per dog. For more information, please see AKC link:

AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program

Myotonic Goat Registry is Proud to Announce it's first Ever PA Fainting Goat Show!!

The Myotonic Goat Registry is a collection of breeders trying to preserve the breed in its most natural state. They're are less then 5000 of these friendly and beautiful goats in the U.S. and Canada.

These goats “faint” because of a condition called Myotonia which causes the goat to lock its hind quarters and fall over when startled or excited. When excited they try to run off, the hind end locks up and when the front legs continue to pull forward, they just fall over. They do not loose consciousness, and the “fainting” does not cause any damage to the goat.

Please see link for Additional Information.

http://www.wix.com/countrygirlhart/Reading-PA-Myotonic-Goat-Show

Berks County Bird Club- come see the birds and talk to members all weekend. On Saturday they will be talking about African greys and the two sub species Congo and Timneh and how to tell them apart. They will also be featuring different amazons and a few smaller more pet oriented birds. On Sunday they will feature African birds Saturday 2pm and Sunday 11am- discussion about what and why some birds do NOT make good pets in our homes.

Delco Bird Club- will be at the Reading Pet Expo with various species of their birds and to provide information on pet care, diet and information on the birds' natural habitat. They will also educate the future buyer to the many responsibilities in the purchase of a pet bird.

2010 Reading Pet Expo Vendors

Abby Glen Pet Memorial

Above and Beyond English Setter Rescue

Advanced Water Resources

Ambassador Home Imp

American Red Cross

Animal Communication - Karen Kober

Animal Rescue League of Berks County

Annies Pooch Pops

Another Chance 4 Horses

Appleby Systems