Welcome to the fourth 2011 edition of the Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo e-news
Edition 4, September 2011
Only a few more sleeps until the biggest Pet & Animal Expo ever!
Entry is FREE! So bring the family including your four legged, fluffy and feathered friends.
Sit back and enjoy free animal demonstrations, or join in one of the many interactive pet activities. There will be something for everyone, check out the 
Activity Schedule(PDF 1.2mb).
See you at the expo!
What's happening?
Plastic and fur!
Plastic and fur will be flying together at the Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo. On Saturday, some of the country's best canine disc teams will be performing demonstrations, while on Sunday local and visiting teams will compete in the 9th annual Australian World Cup K9 Disc Classic. With divisions for teams of all standards, including first-time competitors, everyone who has a dog that likes to chase balls or discs is invited to have a go and join in the fun. Detailed information is available at www.bark.asn.au.
Show us your best dressed pets!
Do you and your pet love to dress up to the nines? Are you sci-fi fans or the mirror image of each other?
If the answer is yes to any or all of the above you must show off your special style at the Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo on September 17 and 18 at Varsity Lakes.
Entry is free, and there will be some fantastic prizes up for grabs!
Saturday
- 10.15am Best Dressed... love to dress up? The best owner and pet combination will take out the prize.
- 12.15pm Look a like... does your pet look like you? This is the competition for you.
- 2.15pm Best tricks... run away with the circus! Show us your best pet tricks in this audition.
Sunday
- 10.15am Scifi Pets... calling all scifi fans! Show us your best scifi owner and pet combo.
- 12.15pm Best Talker... has your pet got something to say? Share it with us.
- 2.15pm Catching Chomp... no that's not a typo! See if your pet can out catch and chomp that kibble.
See you all at the oval stage to see who is best in show!
Pet Photo Booth
Is your pet a pup star? Bring your pet to the RSPCA photo booth for a beautiful momento photo of your special friend, thanks to Zoo Studios.
Get a quality pet memento photo and every dollar goes to RSPCA Qld.
- Package A 5x7 $20
- Package B 8x10 $30
- Package C 8x10, 5x7 and electronic copy of one photo $55
$5 postage and handling or FREE pick up from RSPCA Gold Coast Branch
Guilt free shopping at the RSPCA Pet Photo Booth sponsored by Zoo Studio
$25 Mircochipping
Book your cat and/or dog in to be microchipped (only $25), at this years expo. A microchip will ensure your pet is permanently identified, ensuring you and your lost pet can be reunited.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Please visit petregister.com.au/events to make your appointment or call 1300 734 738.
Pets in the City
With the average size of house blocks in Australia decreasing and the number of strata developments increasing, Australian pet owners are now frequently keeping their animal companions in smaller spaces, sometimes with little or no outdoor area.
To help people successfully manage dogs and cats in apartments and inner-urban areas the Petcare Information and Advisory Service (PIAS) has developed Pets in the City, a non-commercial guide available at no cost from www.petsinthecity.net.au.
The Pets in the City website provides practical information to help city-dwellers make informed decisions about dog and cat ownership, including information on selecting a pet; how to negotiate rental and strata issues; downsizing with a pet; caring for a pet with limited or no outdoor space; and general tips on dog and cat care.
Pets in the City will help all pet owners, wherever they live, to enjoy the love and companionship a pet brings to our lives.
Animal adventures on your doorstep
Tangalooma Island Resort, in the heart of Moreton Bay marine and national parks, is surrounded by crystal clear waters and sub-tropical rainforest. Only a short cruise from Brisbane, adventure seekers, or those who prefer nature-based experiences, can find everything they are looking for.
The highlight of any stay at Tangalooma is the opportunity to interact closely with the marine wildlife of Moreton Bay. Each evening, a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins eagerly swim up to the beach where they are hand fed by our Dolphin Care Team and resort guests. Whether you are feeding the dolphins or simply watching from the jetty, the experience is truly unforgettable.
From June through to October, visitors can partake in the resorts Whale Watching Cruise. Board Tangalooma's catamaran to see these majestic humpback whales in their natural environment as part of the awe-inspiring day tour.
The Marine Discovery Cruise takes guests on a journey south along the western coastline of Moreton Island in search for dugongs, dolphins, turtles, rays and birdlife.
Tangalooma's high-speed catamarans depart daily from Brisbane's Holt Street Wharf at Pinkenba. The wharf is a 15-minute drive from the CBD and 10 minutes from Brisbane Airport.
You haven't experienced Brisbane until you've experienced Tangalooma!
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Event Information
Dates: Saturday 17 September & Sunday 18 September 2011
Venue: Central Park Oval - Varsity Lakes, Central Park Drive - and Varsity Lakes Sports and Arts Centre.
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Exhibitor/Demonstrator Information: info@goldcoastpetexpo.com.au
Until next time, stay happy and give your pet a hug!
