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Popular pet expo under way in Arlington Heights

Posted March 16, 2012 7:53 pm

Daily Herald report

Johnny Peers and his Muttville Comix comedy dogs perform Friday at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington Park. photos by Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

The Chicagoland Family Pet Expo opened Friday and continues through Sunday at Arlington Park.

The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10; $5 for children ages 3-12. Parking is $6. For more information and discounts, visit petchicago.com.

The 20th annual show features more than 300 exhibits and the latest pet products and services.

Among the many products and services for pet owners and enthusiasts are: pet-themed artwork, jewelry, clothing; cleaning supplies; pet clothing; beds and furniture; treats and toys; veterinary services; breed clubs; and animal rescue organizations.

Thor, an 8-year-old German shepherd, and his handler, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Fanella, will demonstrate finding illegal drugs hidden in strange locations. Thor retires this year, but he and Fanella will work to raise money for a special memorial honoring police dogs that will be built in northern Illinois.

Amanda Cunefare of Paw Paw plays with Earl, a gray rat snake, Friday at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Four-year-old Delanie Wiezorek of Des Plaines pets Tessa, a Maltese, at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Kitty Stahl of Libertyville gets a closer look at another kitty at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington Park. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Lisa Berglund of Homer Glen tries to get a kiss from a Boston terrier named Gino in a Kiss Me IÂ’m Irish booth set up by Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington Park. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com