Pet expo at WNC Ag Center on Saturday

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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From asheville.com:

Join in for the 1st Annual Asheville Pet Expo on April 2 & 3, 2011. Shop for your pets to find the products and services that are available to provide the utmost care for them. They will have Johnny Peers Muttville Comix, education, demonstrations, hands on activities and much, much more! There will be pet products, groomers, veterinarians, rescue organizations, trainers, boarding/day care facilities, bedding, aquariums, bakeries & so much more!

Here are just a few of the things you can expect at the expo:

Pet CPR Demonstration

R.E.A.C.H. Hospital will demonstrate how to correctly perform Pet CPR and administer emergency first aid.

P.A.W.S. First Award Presentation

(Pets Are Worth Saving) The P.A.W.S. First award will be presented to a nominated individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty by sacrificing time, energy and money to help animals which otherwise would not have the hope of a better future.

Artist Made Memorials

Find out how memorials made by artists offer a unique, affordable alternative to the mass-produced, generic cremation urns or other memorials on today’s market. Every pet is unique, so why not find the perfect memorial that reflects his/her personality? This brief talk features several affordable ways to honor your beloved pet. Also, find artists who can commission a special piece that is unique to your pet only. Presented by Adrienne Crowther of Shine On Brightly.