Can east SHOWS Inc. What’s Inside... Show Features & Schedules Floor Plan & Exhibitor List 2015’s Top Pet Names Pet Expo Top Models and so much more... november SAT. 9-6 EY CENTRE, 4899 Uplands Dr. SUN. 10-5 Welcome to the 4th annual Ottawa Pet Expo! Our team is so pleased to welcome you to our largest Pet Expo to date. We have diversified the program We are thrilled to be planning a of the show to include pets of all sister event to the Pet Expo, the varieties. Join us in celebrating our Ottawa Dog Festival. Drop by our love of cats, dogs, birds, fish, exotic Ottawa Dog Festival booth for creatures, and reptiles! information on this new outdoor dog festival coming to Ottawa in June 11 Our wide-ranging exhibitors can & 12, 2016. help with with information on pet care, adoptions, pet services, and Enjoy the Expo! products. We have ramped up the energy level of the feature areas this The Pet Expo team, year and we hope you have time to Ian, Val, Pat, Dorothy, Jo, & Janna take it all in. Ottawa Pet Expo | 3 What’s in a Name? 2015 Most Popular Pet Names by Karma, Karmacreativesolutions.ca Most people are no longer and Simba. As you can see, naming their dogs Fido, Spot many of the cat names are similar and Patches. With pets being to the dog names. considered members of the family, many dogs—and cats— However, according to another are being given human names. survey, the 10 most popular cat As a matter of fact, in a recent names in Quebec are of the survey, 90 per cent of Canadians French variety: Minou, Grisou, consider their dog as a family Ti-Mine, Félix, Caramel, Mimi, member, with 40 per cent calling Pacha, Charlotte, Minette and themselves their dog’s mom or Chanel. Nine of these ten popular dad. The feeling for cat owners is French cat names have been the equally strong. same for 15 years. Only the order of the popularity has changed. For the most part, the most popular pet names are gathered We can’t forget about our from pet insurance registrations, feathered friends. Although, their microchip registrations, and names aren’t quite human, the breed registries. The 10 most top 10 favorite bird names are popular dog names are Bella, cute anyway. Those names are Charlie, Max, Lucy, Molly, Bailey, Charlie, Angel, Skittles, Baby, Daisy, Lola, Buddy and Maggie. Bogart, Coco, Jet, Kiwi, Max and The 10 most popular cat names Me. are Bella, Max, Oliver, Charlie, Lucy, Chloe, Shadow, Lily, Jack 4 | Ottawa Pet Expo Reptiles and fish are common Matching your pet’s type, genre pets as well. Two popular and personality should be helpful reptile names are Darwin or aids to naming your pet based on Godzilla. Two popular fish names these lists of pet names. are Sushi and Bubbles. Again, these are not human names, but Enjoy this fun process of pet they are cute and fitting for the ownership. type of pet. Ottawa Pet Expo | 5 Clear out those crowded closets and crammed crawl spaces, while helping the Ottawa Humane Society. From November 17 to 28, drop off your donation at any participating Value Village locations to support the Ottawa Humane Society (a list can be found on Ottawa Pet Expo’s website). Value Village will make a donation to the Ottawa Humane Society for every bag of clothing, books, and household items you donate. In addition, you will receive a 20% off coupon for your next Value Village purchase. Your Ottawa Humane Society donation helps more than 10,000 animals the OHS cares for each year! Dock Dogs Diving Demonstrations Join Rideau River Dock Dogs at the diving pool for dog diving demonstrations. Think your furry friend has what it takes? Schedule Saturday, November 14 Onsite Registration/Practice – 9:00am Big Air #1 – 10:00am Big Air #2 – Noon Big Air #3 – 2:00pm Big Air #4 – 3:30pm Speed Retrieve – 5:00pm Sunday, November 15, 2015 Onsite Registration /Practice – 9:30am Extreme Vertical (all-in-one) – 10:30am Big Air #5 – Noon Big Air #6 – 2:00pm Big Air Finals – 3:30pm Visit The Antler Guyz at booth #827 for your dog’s favourite chew! We offer naturally shed elk and deer antler, which provide these benefits and, more: • An excellent source of Calcium & Essential Minerals. • Naturally removes Plaque & Tartar build-up. • Our Antler Stix are also a crunchy treat made with ground antler, sweet potato and cranberry Shop online at www.antlerguyz.ca Tech for Pets! Cool New Pet Products by Karma, Karmacreativesolutions.ca More activity and better oral health for pets are just a few innovations behind this year’s top pet products. Others are just downright fun. The Kong Glide ‘N Seek activates magnets in its base to move yellow feathered toys under multiple holes. Once the toys are in motion, your cat will stick its paws through the holes to The Obi laser can be activated with grab at them. a phone app. The app allows you to operate the laser from your phone or to schedule activation while you’re away from home. Obi makes a noise so pets know the laser has been activated for play. The inventors are currently raising money for production. Another Kong mentionable is the Pudge Barn Yarn animals are simple, but Braidz Indestructible Dog Toy. Pudge definitely worth mentioning. Since cats Braidz is tightly braided for durability love knitted items, these knitted animals and helps floss and clean your dog’s will provide hours of feline enjoyment. teeth during tug-of-war play. 8 | Ottawa Pet Expo Does your puppy or dog suffer from separation anxiety? If so, Snuggle Puppy may comfort your pooch with its “Real Feel” pulsing heartbeat and the warmth of the disposable warming packs that are inserted into the product. Ottawa Pet Expo is proud to support the Ottawa Humane Society as our Charity Partner. Each year, the Ottawa Humane Society cares for more than 10,000 lost, abandoned, neglected and abused animals, providing leadership in animal welfare to help build a compassionate The Orapup dog breath brush eliminates community and a brighter future bad dog breath. Your dog simply licks for our community. the pet-safe liquid off the brush and the bad breath germs are cleaned from his $2 is donated from each tongue. regular-priced ticket sold. Regardless of which animal you call your best friend, play, comfort and oral hygiene top the list this year for cats and dogs. Ottawa Pet Expo | 9 Flyball Competition Paws on Fire is at the show again. Join them to watch Flyball—a race where two 4-dog teams compete against each other. If you ever questioned the competitive nature of dogs, this is an event that needs to be witnessed! Schedule Saturday: Sunday: Team check-in 8am Team check-in 8am RACES - 9-10am RACES - 9-10:30am RACES - 11am-Noon RACES - 11am - Noon RACES - 1-2pm RACES - 1-2pm RACES - 3pm until completion of RACES - 3pm until completion of racing schedule racing schedule Exotics Feature Come learn about the world of exotic pets with educational presentations, interactive areas, and lots of photo ops. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 11:30 Hands On Exotics 12:30 Parrot Partner 1:30 Hands On Exotics 2:30 Parrot Partner 3:30 Hands On Exotics Ottawa Pet Expo | 11 Ottawa’s Premier Pet Friendly Destination Waterfront pet friendly rooms with a walkout to the Historic Rideau River 5 acres of beautiful green spaces for you and your pet to enjoy only 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa Complimentary parking, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi & airport shuttle Reservations: 1(800) 565-1311 or www.RamadaOttawa.com Dog Lure Course An exercise workout that is sure to make your dog feel like an agility star! More than 60 feet of tunnels, hoops, and tubes that will challenge your dog and provide spectators with loads of entertainment! Pictures will be available for a donation. A portion of the proceeds will be going to the rescues exhibiting at the Ottawa Pet Expo. 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