Pet lovers love Windy City Pet Expo

Joanna Davis of Aurora kissed one of her white cockatoos while others rested on her shoulders as she allowed animal lovers to come and hold the beautiful birds Sunday during the Windy City Amazing Pet Expo at Schaumburg Convention Center.

More than 10,000 people and their pets were expected to attend the two-day expo that featured 150 vendors, rescues and pet-related organizations.

"It's an all-inclusive pet event that is open for the public and free for all," said Ethan Barnett, vice president of events for Amazing Pet Expos. "People absolutely love the event. There are actually very few events like this around the country where your pets can socialize with other pets, interact with trainers and veterinarians that are here, and try on products. It is just a really great place to bring your pets."

People watched dogs run through agility courses, a pet costume contest, pets receive free nail trimming and many other attractions for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and reptiles.

"I love it because I love animals. The cockatoos were beautiful, tame and very kind. They stood on my arm and I talked to them and pet them," said Amy Smith of Palatine, smiling after a white cockatoo walked up her arm.

More information can be found about the pet expos at windycitypetexpo.com.