29th Annual Pet Expo In Costa Mesa
The Gentle Barn: A Safe Haven for Animals Big and Small
Founded in 1999 by Ellie Laks, the Gentle Barn, located off the Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita, Calif. and is home to a variety of animals including Horses, Cows, Goats
, Chickens, Turkeys, Pigs and many more. Her mission is to provide for, protect and rehabilitate animals who need special love and attention as well as to “teach people kindness and compassion to animals, each other and our planet.”
The barn is open to the public Sundays from 10-2 and for a small donation, residents of all ages can see the animals and begin the healing process as they show love through stroking a chicken and hugging a cow.
For more information about Ellie Laks and Her Gentle Barn, click here.
Pet Expo 2015 in Pomona
Hosted this year in Pomona by media sponsor Pet Life Radio , the So Cal Pet Expo welcomed all types of animals over the course of two days on February 21 and 22 as people roamed the fairgrounds looking for a variety of pet services and needs for their furry friends. There were local animal hospitals that offered free nail trims and low cost vaccines as well as homemade dog food. In addition, local authors came out to promote books such as, Cat Calls, about the adventures of the pet sitting business in addition to a dog behavior book called Bark and Lunge.
Watch the video below to see and hear more about what was attracting pet lovers to this year’s expo and the entertainment that kept them happy.
Pet Expo 2014 in Costa Mesa, Calif.
On the last weekend of April, So Cal Residents came out to the America’s Family Pet Expo, the largest Expo dedicated to all types of animals located in Costa Mesa Calif. There was nearly every breed of dog, including Chihuahuas, Great Danes, Collies and even the American Pitbull breed and residents could learn just a little bit more about their favorite breed. Leading up the largest pet adoption weekend, there were also local shelters and groups offering an opportunity to adopt one or more of the dogs or cats. In addition to dogs and cats, there was also a variety of donkeys, llamas, alpacas, reptiles of all shapes and sizes, brightly colored birds and even Baxter the potbelly pig, who made his appearance known at the Expo.
Watch the video below to see more of the exhibits at the largest expo in So Cal and remember to comment below.