Michigan! Novi Pet Expo Nov, 11, 12 and 13

Suburban Collection Showplace

Dates & Times

Friday, November 11th 2:00p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 12th 10:00a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 13th 10:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.

SHOW INFO

CLICK HERE FOR THE DAILY SCHEDULE

Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Ave.

Novi, MI 48374

 

Admission

Adults and children 12 & older: $10

Ages 6-11: $5

Children 5 and under: FREE!

Senior Day (55+) Friday Only: $5 Admission

$2 Adult Discount admission opportunity!!

The Michigan Humane Society will be on site during the Pet Expo, a full adult admission will be discounted $2.00 with donation of pet food or needed supplies, here is the MHS wish list:

• Any unopened, unexpired dog/puppy and cat/kitten food; wet or dry, in original packaging/container.
• Cat litter (always in need!)
• Pet-Safe Brand dog toys, especially their Busy Body line including their Squirrel Dude and Buddy Barnacle items!  
• Catnip-based mice/toys  (kitties love these!)
• Non-porous toys
• Fleece blankets are a slice of heaven for homeless pets! 18” by 18” or so for cats, for dogs, 3’ by 3’ is just about right.

 

Parking

Upon entering the parking lot there will be a $5 charge per regular sized vehicles and for larger vehicles there will be a $10 charge. Parking spots will be directed by the parking attendants as you enter.

Directions

The Novi Pet Expo is located at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The Suburban Collection Showplace is conveniently located at 46100 Grand River Avenue, between Novi and Beck Roads in Novi, MI. Our facility can be accessed from I-96 at the Novi and Beck Road exits.

Had a great time at the Novi Pet Expo  when I was there in 2014, hope to be there this year too! Might be there Sunday, look for me!!!

Had A Pawtastic Time at the Novi Pet Expo And YOU Will too!

This is DEFINITELY the month of the Pet Expo! A week ago I was lucky enough to attend the Miami-Ft.Lauderdale Pet Expo and Friday I attended the:

The Novi Pet Expo began yesterday and is taking place today until 8pm and tomorrow from 11am til 5pm! Well-behaved canine citizens are welcome with proof of current vaccination status—but NO retractable leashes, please!

 Admission $10.00 Adults, Children 6-12, $5.00

 5 and Under, Free!

Parking is $5.00

  Saturday 10 am-8 pm, Sunday, 11am-5 pm 
For an Expo Schedule
click here
(times are subject to change!)

I was lucky enough to have two free tickets given to me for featuring the Expo on my blog a few weeks ago but even if I wasn't comped tickets, it is well worth the price of admission!

The Novi Pet Expo is MUCH larger than the one I attended in Florida last week. When my husband and I first arrived I stopped to say hi to a couple of the volunteers from Michigan Humane:

Then I was greeted by the BIGGEST "Pet Superstore" imaginable!

You could find virtually anything and everything at the Super Store as well as at the booths set up around the Expo.

My pal from  Purina wasn't there but I met some new furiends from Purina that WERE there! (Purina was one of the sponsors).

There were all sorts of animals there from reptiles to parrots, horses and cows!!!

As my husband and I made our way around the venue, we were greeted by one of my "bonus daughters", Marla,  who happens to work for a local rescue here in Michigan called "Almost Home".  She was with Lauren, (the daughter of the owner of Almost Home, who also works for the rescue. I had blogged about Lauren and her mother in 2011, you can read the entire post here ) 

Lauren and my "Bonus" Daughter, Marla

Me, Marla and my husband, Lenny

There were a large number of rescues present at the Expo, most were dog-centric, but we DID see a number of cats that were available for adoption. (I didn't allow myself to linger long at their cages, because I just can't handle not being able to take them ALL home!)

Wait til you see the adorable kittens featured below, I stumbled into the photo op of the century!

 The Tabby on the left was vigorously/relentlessly grooming the black kitty on the right and the black kitty wasn't phased in the least!  Even with all of the nipping and bunny kicking that took place, the black kitty accepted the "lovin", and seemed to relish every second of it!

It was seriously the CUTEST EVER!!

I immensely enjoyed walking around and meeting and speaking with some of the vendors that were there. A few of the booths were already decked out for Christmas:

 Speaking of Christmas. If you live in Michigan and are looking for gifts for the pet lovers in your family, the Novi Pet Expo is DEFINITELY the place to go! Here are a a few of my favorite vendors:

The above items are items that I purchased from Small Paws, Jewelry for Pet People a division of:

From their Etsy Shop:

River Wolfe Art Jewelry is know for high quality handmade jewelry. Many of our beads are handmade with great attention to detail and design. We're known to many Animal Rescue Organizations, Dog and Cat Organizations and Animal Lovers for our Small Paws line of Pet Themed Jewelry, you'll find other designs that incorporate Love, Hope, Peace and Whimsy throughout our store as well. 

Had  lovely time speaking with the owner at her booth!

We make jewelry that reflects who you are.

We've been making and selling polymer clay jewelry for over 10 years, our main venues are art festivals in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, New York and Pennsylvania.

As I made my way around the Expo there were even MORE items that I fell in love with! Below are some delectable oils that I purchased from  MadgeandGert.com

They also make all natural soy candles that they make right here in Michigan! I was in complete ecstasy when I was sniffing their myriad of scents! Many of them smelled good enough to eat! I bought a Almond Cherry candle that is to die for!

I thought it was brilliant for a candle/oil artisan to be present at a Pet Expo. Pet people are often paranoid that their homes smell like pets and are often seeking a way to disguise the fact that pets reside in the home.

Last but DEFINITELY NOT LEAST I ran into my old buddy Deb, from:

Who I first featured on this blog back in January of 2012!!  It was like "old home" day seeing her again! We embraced like long lost buds and made plans to reconnect in early 2015. Deb makes unique, HIGH QUALITY, "upscale apparel for pet parents!" Her designs are amazing, you should check them out, they make great gifts for the holidays, but trust me, you WILL see her again in early 2015!!!

Deb and my husband, Lenny

It appears I wasn't the ONLY one who was interested in doing some holiday shopping, while speaking to Deb, I looking across the aisle and who did I see? It  appears that this gentleman was either ordering online or do you think he was checking his list of "Who is naughty and nice?" 

"Santa" checking his iphone?
He didn't even notice
that I took this pic!
"Zooms" are great!

You can meet Santa and everyone else that I mentioned plus many more if you head out to the Novi Pet Expo!!! It is a MUST see event!

Tenth Annual Novi Pet Expo, November 15-17, Suburban Collection Showplace!

The Suburban Collection Showplace

 is proud to present the 10th Annual

 Novi Pet Expo

 Friday, November 15-Sunday, November 17!

Logo used with permission from
their Facebook page

 This super fun family event is a celebration of all furry,

 feathered and finned family members, 
featuring a wide variety of pet rescues with adoptable pets from across the 
region.

 The show also offers dazzling displays of agility from Rock N Roll K-9 
and Classic K-9 Performance Groups, feline fun from The International Cat 
Association (TICA) Show, plus The American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) Dog 
Show, Splashy Dock Diving with Ultimate Air Dogs, training advice from Bark 
Busters, Sit Means Sit and other area trainers---and a sprawling Pet Expo Super 
Store by Premier Pet Supply of Beverly Hills, Metro Detroit’s favorite Pet 
Store! Friday, November 15 from Noon - 8pm, Saturday, November 16: 10am-8 pm, 
Sunday, November 17: 11am -5pm. Friday is Senior Day, Admission 60 and over just 
$5.00:  Admission all weekend $10.00 Adults, Children 5-12, $5.00, under 5, 
Free. The Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave in 
Novi, 248.348.5600 www.NoviPetExpo.com. 

Photo courtesy of LMD Photography

Photo courtesy of LMD Photography

“This year at the Novi Pet Expo we are launching an important new 
fundraising campaign to support the rescues that attend the show”, explains 
Blair Bowman, Owner of the Suburban Collection Showplace and the Novi Pet Expo. 
“We will be gathering donations from the public at several locations on the show 
floor, and matching them, dollar-for-dollar. At the end of the show on Sunday, 
we will be selecting two of the participating pet rescue non-profits from the 
expo to split the proceeds. The Novi Pet Expo plans to continue this program for 
2014 and years ahead, with two different rescues benefiting each year. It is one 
way we can provide ongoing support for the important work that rescues perform 
for our community.” 

The Pet Expo Super Store, presented by Premier Pet Supply of Beverly 
Hills, will offer show specials and discounts on a wide variety of pet items, 
with special emphasis on products made in Michigan and the U.S.A.  Premier Pet 
Supply Owner Mike Palmer will also offer a 20% discount to any family or 
individual who adopts a new pet at the Expo, both on items at the show, and also 
through December 31st, 2013 at the store location, 31215 Southfield Rd in 
Beverly Hills, www.PremierPetSupply.com 248.647.4310. 

Non-Profit Pet Rescue Organizations participating in the 2013 Novi Pet 
Expo include a variety of cat, dog, breed and bird shelters and societies; a 
complete list is available on the event web site. Adoption procedures vary and 
are determined by each individual group.  Please visit the event web site for a 
complete and updated list, as more rescues may be added, www.NoviPetExpo.com. 

Well-behaved Dogs are welcome at the Novi Pet Expo, but must be 
pre-registered, and current with all vaccinations. Please visit the web site for 
the Pet Policy and to pre-register your pet.

All American Pet Expo September 21-23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan

"Everything New and Good For Your Pet!"

Friday 11am-8pm

Saturday 10am-8pm

Sunday 11am-8pm

Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Ave., Novi

The 9th Annual Pet Expo will be produced for the first time by nationally recognized event producer, Steve Cantin and his team at All American Pet Expos!

There will be many new and fun additional attractions with an ultimate "World" themed experience, which will include separate sections for patrons to visit and gain knowledge about a wide variety of creature friends, including dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, fish and birds.

The Pet Expo is also a terrific shopping destination for every pet parent, featuring a huge variety of specialty pet products not generally found in retail stores. Here are just a couple of products that you will see at the Expo!

Grey Litter Robot with ramp
Click here to visit their website!

Kitty a go go click here to visit their website!

Rescue groups and Shelters for many varieties of family pets will also be represented. The event has a goal of facilitating 600 pet adoptions through the course of the weekend! The Mega Pet Adoption Sweepstakes offers all ticket holders and guests a chance to win a wide variety of fun, pet-related prizes, as well as a family weekend stay at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, MI. Details at www.aapetexpo.com

The AA Pet Expo is presented by All American Pet Resorts, Lakeshore,  Royal Oak and Roseville with new locations opening soon in Rochester and Plymouth.

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