| Being Ireland's only dedicated consumer Pet | | | | availability prior to visiting the venue. Convenient and |
| Exhibition, the Pet expo 2008 which is scheduled to | | | | reasonably priced accommodation is available in Dublin |
| take place on the 17th of October 2008 to the 19th | | | | with its 100 plus hotels which can be booked easily |
| of October, is expected to attract over 30,000 | | | | through the internet. Even for those who do not |
| visitors in this three day event at Simmonscourt Hall, | | | | have the time to make reservations, there will still be |
| RDS, Dublin. | | | | hotel options available. |
| Promoted by Innovative events, the expo will focus | | | | The Pet Expo has left no stone unturned in their |
| on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. The | | | | efforts to provide visitors with a completely |
| event will be open to the public showcasing various | | | | entertaining and enjoyable experience. All three days |
| pet products, pet service providers, entertainers, | | | | of the expo will feature a glamorous Pet Fashion |
| clubs and other organisations that cater to pets. | | | | Show using both animal and fashion models, proving |
| Animal lovers are sure to enjoy the pet show which | | | | to be more than just entertainment for animal lovers, |
| showcases various pets ranging from the ever | | | | by attracting high media attention. |
| popular pedigree dogs, cats, birds and fishes to more | | | | The Wildlife Café will be a themed section |
| uncommon pets like horses, ponies, reptiles and | | | | which will grab the attention of youngsters with its |
| various small caged exotic animals as well. Since the | | | | children's activities and entertainment section. Parents |
| expo aims to cover all the aspects related to the | | | | with toddlers will find visiting the show a relaxing |
| ownership of a family pet, it will feature many | | | | experience as the expo provides a supervised 'kids |
| seminars and interactive workshops for entertaining | | | | soft play area' with well known inflatable animal |
| and educating families that want to adopt pets. | | | | characters. |
| With Ireland's premier venue RDS chosen for the Pet | | | | The Cat Show and Kitten /Cat Adoption Area will |
| Expo, accessibility to the event is not something to | | | | play its part in finding good homes for cats and |
| worry about as it is at close proximity to Ireland's | | | | kittens from various animal rescue shelters. Here, cat |
| capital city. Located 16 kilometres from the Dublin | | | | breeders and associations will also showcase a |
| International Airport, it takes approximately 45 | | | | variety of breeds and compete for the best. |
| minutes to reach the venue by car, bus or taxi. While | | | | Another attraction of the expo is the Irish |
| a taxi ride would cost around EUR30 to EUR40, an | | | | Professional Dog Groomer Association which will host |
| Aircoach outside the airport runs every 15 minutes | | | | a Grooming Champions event at the show. Also |
| and costs around EUR12. | | | | visible will be the car display which will market the |
| Local Trains also offer good accessibility to the venue | | | | newest Family SUV with integrated Pet safety. Apart |
| through Dublin DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) | | | | from these, the Seminar Theatre, 'Ask the Vet' Clinic, |
| which operates from the City Centre to Ballsbridge. | | | | Pet's Corner and Equestrian area are the other must |
| Though RDS has parking facilities for 2,000 vehicles | | | | visit events of the expo. |
| they prefer that visitors call and check parking | | | | |