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Event Provides Deeper Knowledge About Various Breeds
and about 1,000 pets. “Though owners may know the basics about care, there are other services that they may not have been aware of which now are gathered in one event,” says Kam. “Many vendors are small businesses and this event is good exposure for them to meet potential customers and to network with other businesses like
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events that encourage own- ers to bring their pets to and enjoy time together.”
This is the first expo after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. In the past, Kam has enjoyed watching the interaction between families and their pets.
“People can pamper and show off their pets with other owners who have the same interests,” she says.
their own.”
Businesses and groups
“We have dog clubs that meet up at the expo and en- joy time together with dogs of the same breed,” she adds. “Attendees all have a common interest — this is an event to celebrate their pets.”
such as a variety of dog breed clubs, fanciers, bird groups, Goldfish and Carp Association, Hawaiian Hu- mane Society and more are expected to be at the Ha- waii Pet Expo this year.
In the past, the expo has had approximately 9,000- 12,000 human attendees
Additionally, attendees will be able to get free pet care advice at the event’s
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