Pet Expo - part 1

I went to the All About Pets Show at the International Centre in Toronto this past weekend. I got there mid afternoon on Friday and most of the dogs that were being showcased were already exhausted from the hundreds of hands fondling them. They were awfully good sports about it all even when confronted with out of control toddlers or obnoxious adults - that would be me - asking their very knowledgeable breeders too many questions which they were all more than happy to answer.

The place was packed. I don't have the attendance numbers to compare with last year but even now with our disastrous economy, people were willing to shell out $12 a ticket to go wander around a bunch of dogs and cats and lizards and birds. I know we've got a huge pet owner population Toronto, but still, seeing so many all gathered together was kind of surprising. All ages, ethnicities, rich and poor, from pocket pet to giant breed aficionados, all geeking out on pets.

About a dozen rescues/shelters were there, including Toronto Animal Services, and I hope they had an impact on the people in the crowd. Some of their booths, though, maybe because they didn't all have dogs with them, got lost in the hustle and bustle of the crowds and I thought wouldn't it be great to have a show dedicated to just shelter animals?

Anyone got a convention center we could borrow?