America's Family Pet Expo Makes a Splash in the OC

Looking to beat the heat this weekend (newscasters are calling for mid to high 90's in So. Cal)? Try heading down to Costa Mesa for America's Family Pet Expo. Come join pet lovers from all over and check out tons of product booths featuring what's new in pet products for 2008 along with pet entertainment like Gibson, the worlds tallest dog and Splash Dogs (just to name a few of Polka Dot Pups favorites).

Only drawback to the event, you are not allowed to bring your pets but with all the goodies you are sure to find and bring home, I'm sure Fido won't mind.

HOURS: Friday(10AM-6PM), Saturday (10AM-7PM), Sunday (10AM-6PM)

LOCATION: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

PRICING: General Admission - $12.00 (get a $2 discount at www.PetExpoOC.com), Seniors 60 & over - $10.00, Children 6-12 - $6.00, 5 yrs. and under - Free!


Not located in California? No worries, America's Family Pet Expo will be heading to Southwest Michigan in Fall 2008.

For more info on the Pet Expo, check out the following helpful sites -

PetExpoOC.com

WWPIA.com

Splash Dogs - Hitting The Water Across The US

Does your dog love the water, I mean loves it so much they would rather be in the water than on land?? Well they just might have a future as a Splash Dog!

What is a Splash Dogs you ask? Well, I came across Splash Dogs when I happened to catch news coverage from the America's Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa, CA. Immediately, I knew that my very own 2 year old Labrador Vixen had found her calling.

Below is a tid bit from the Splash Dogs website on what they are all about....

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Dock jumping for dogs is fast becoming one of America's most popular outdoor events! Pets compete for distance, diving from a dock into a 25 foot pool. No other outdoor event brings families together better or puts more smiles on faces than Splash Dog events. Proud pet owners travel to these events from all over the region to compete. It's an incredible new sport that everyone loves!

Splash Dogs was founded by Tony Reed after discovering that his beloved Black Labrador, Sierra, took to the water like a fishÉa flying fish! Sierra is not only Tony's best friend but also a big hit on the Splash Dog circuit, jumping distances up to 20 feet!

Now, Splash Dog events are delighting thousands throughout the Western United States with many events in California and Nevada.

Splash Dogs have been seen at many events in California & Nevada.

• International Sportsmen Expos
• America's Pet Expos
• Splash Dog Fundraisers

Splash Dogs has also been featured on ABC Television in San Francisco and other major media outlets.
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The Splash Dogs site is worth checking out just for the pictures. Check out tons of adorable water dogs catching some big air!

I can't wait until the next competition in CA, Vixen and I are so there. Want to meet up and join in the fun? Contact us at polkadotpupblog@aol.com


To dig up more information on Splash Dogs, check out their website Splashdogs.com.

America's Family Pet Expo

Don't have any plans for this weekend? Well if you live in the Los Angeles or Orange County areas, head on over to the Orange County Fairgrounds for America's Family Pet Expo!

Check out The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, all sorts of animal competitions, pet adoptions, tons of different types of animals and pet food & product vendors (most likely passing out free goodies!)

Only drawback is that you are not allowed to bring your own pets due to the large amount of different types of animals present. But hey, you can still go and have a good time and bring home great products for your pet or even a new little brother or sister.

Visit the Pet Expo website for information on vendors, schedule of events and parking and directions. General admission is $10.00, $4.00 for children 6-12 and 5 yrs and under are free!

The Expo is Friday, 10AM-6PM, Saturday, 10AM-7PM and Sunday, 10AM-6PM. Hope to see you all there!