Pet Expo In Orange County

Orange County Pet Expo 2011

The Orange County Pet Expo 2011 is one of my favorite events of the year and it’s right around the corner! If you’ve been following my blog for a while then you may have caught some of my glowing reviews of the OC Pet Expo. This event is held every year in the middle of April at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa, CA.

We don’t have all the details yet, but two of our favorite organizations are usually at the Pet Expo in Orange County. Guide Dogs of America usually have a booth and in our 2010 OC Pet Expo blog post we had a map of the exact location. However, I’m not yet sure where the GDA booth will be this year. I’ll try to get a another post up on the blog when I have that information. Dublin and I will most likely volunteer to man the booth for at least a few hours on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. We’ll keep you informed on that as well.

Our other favorite non-profit organization is Cuddly Canines. We volunteered as foster parents several years ago and still keep them close to our heart. Hopefully some day in the future we can help them again. They usually has a booth at the Pet Expo and I’d expect to see them again this year. They rescue puppies and their mothers mostly from the Riverside Animal Shelter

Orange County Pet Expo 2011

EVENT: America’s Family Pet Expo
WHEN: April 15, 16, and 17, 2011
HOURS: Friday, 10AM – 6PM; Saturday, 10AM – 7PM; Sunday, 10AM – 6PM
WHERE: OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Show Prices:

General Admission – $12.00
Seniors 60 & over – $10.00
Children 6-12 – $6.00
5 yrs and Under – FREE

They have a 2 dollar discount if you order your tickets online. Here’s a link to the two dollar discount.

Tons of cool stuff happens at the OC Pet Expo including Splash Dogs, K9 Demo, Dog Rescues and Adoptions, Pet Products, Dog Breeds, Therapy Dogs, Assistance Dogs, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs and those are just a few things I can remember off the top of my head.

We love the Orange County Pet Expo and highly recommend you attend if you live in the Southern California area. Some of our favorite Dog Products have come from past Pet Expos including several of our travel dog bowls, dog toys, dog collars, and many other great pet products. Don’t just trust us go see the Pet Expo in Orange County for yourself.

Hopefully we’ll see you there and remember Dublin and I plan on working the Guide Dogs of America booth so pay us a visit if you decide to make the trip to this years Orange County Pet Expo.

Every year I get excited when I think about the Orange County Pet Expo. The OC Pet Expo is usually scheduled from Friday to Sunday in the middle of April and this year is no different. In 2010 the Pet Expo in Orange County is going to be held from April 16th to April 18th. Right now it’s only January and I’m already getting excited.

Here’s a look back at some of the articles I wrote on the Orange County Pet Expo over the past few years:

America’s Family Pet Expo in Orange County, CA
Orange County Pet Expo 2008
Orange County Pet Expo 2009

The OC Pet Expo is one of our favorite events and way back in 2006 it was the trigger that got me started on guide dog puppy raising and rescue dog fostering.

Orange County Pet Expo 2010

EVENT: America’s Family Pet Expo
WHEN: April 16, 17, and 18, 2009
HOURS: Friday, 10AM – 6PM; Saturday, 10AM – 7PM; Sunday, 10AM – 6PM
WHERE: OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Show Prices:

General Admission – $12.00
Seniors 60 & over – $10.00
Children 6-12 – $6.00
5 yrs and Under – FREE

We’ve had a ton of fun the past few years at the OC Pet Expo. Back in 2008 Stetson was still a Guide Dog Puppy In Training and was allowed to accompany me into the Pet Expo. I decided last year Derby was a little too young and inexperienced to attend the event.

The exhibitions at the OC Pet Expo are great for the entire family. Last year we watched the Police Dog demonstration, the dog agility relays, Splash Dogs, visited the GDA booth, and the many dogs and dog rescues.

If you’re looking for some of the latest and greatest dog products then look no further than the Orange County Pet Expo. Last year we picked up the Water Rover – Portable Dog Bowl. If you’re looking for a great water bottle slash dog water bowl then check out the Water Rover. We love using it on all of our outings especially on hikes or on our Guide Dog field trips.

Of course, dogs aren’t the only attraction at the OC Pet Expo. There are also cats, birds, fish, snakes, lizards, llamas, ponies, rabbits, and many more.

So, if you’re a pet lover like me than visit the Orange County Pet Expo 2010 this year…you won’t regret that you did!

Did you got to the Pet Expo in Orange County last year? If so, we’d love to hear what you thought about it in the comments section below.