Australia’s first national pet show has been announced

As a nation of animal lovers - with three in five households (61%) owning a pet[1] - Australia's first national pet show has been announced and will be coming to a capital city near you from November kicking off in Sydney. 

Bringing together a range of experts and exhibitors from the pet industry, the multi-zone event will give attendees the opportunity to hear from celebrity vets, be entertained with stage shows and activations, interact with pets and breeders and participate in photo opportunities. 

High-profile experts set to present at the show include Dr Katrina Warren, Dr Kate Adams, Dr Kate Mornement, Dr Audrey and Dr Alison Shen, Ben Dessen and the Unusual Pet Vets. While exhibitors announced to date include PetStock Retail, PAWS. Doggy Daycare, Boat To Bowl, Georgie Paws, Stylish Pets, Woods for Cats, BuddyPet, Portraitly, Bamboozld and many more. 

Managing Director, Cameron Just, says, “We’re so excited to be kicking off Australia’s first national pet show with our inaugural event, starting in Sydney. We have a great line-up of talent who will be sharing their expertise over the weekend and a range of incredible exhibitors that have everything a pet lover could need. And while dogs and cats are a large part of the Australian pet market, we have made sure to include other family pets throughout the show to ensure the ultimate pet experience.

“We hope that this event gives pet owners the chance to explore and immerse themselves in all things pets as they get up and close with their favourite animals.”

The Pet Show will tap into the $13 billion pet industry[2] and help pet lovers spoil their most loving family members. It will showcase the best of the pet industry, creating a fun and educational event that celebrates positive pet ownership. Exhibitors at the event will also be showcasing the most innovative products offering exclusive event-only deals so shoppers can pamper their treasured pet(s).

The first event which will be held in Sydney will take place November 5th - 6th from 9am - 4pm at Sydney Olympic Park with part proceeds supporting Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. 

The remaining events are: 

• Melbourne 25th - 26th March at Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
• Brisbane 22nd- 23rd April at Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
• Adelaide 8th - 9th July at Adelaide Showground, Wayville

For more information, to book tickets or view the show timetable visit www.thepetshow.com.au/. You’d be barking mad to miss this one! 

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For more information, hi-res images or to arrange an interview please contact Polkadot Communications: clare@polkadotcomms.com.au, 0448 102 442

About The Pet Show 

The Pet Show is Australia’s first national pet show. It’s a multi-zone consumer show that enables potential pet owners, existing pet owners and animal lovers of all kinds to immerse themselves in all things pets. The Pet Show’s vision is to create the perfect pet owner experience incorporating education, entertainment, and products for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals

[1] Pets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people 

[2] Pets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people