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Asian Pet Fair for fun and business

THE Asia Pet Fair, an annual animal carnival to encourage pet care and promote pet technology and products, will be held from October 11 to 14 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in the Pudong New Area.

This year, the 15th edition, the fair showcases more than 1,000 new pet products from 25 countries and regions. The new Expo venue can accommodate more than 50,000 visitors.

In addition to dogs and cats, the animal gala will feature more unusual pets such as raccoons, mini kangaroos, skunks and koi carp.

The dog race by pure-bred dogs from around the world is always the highlight. The race will be judged by international referees Bruce Voran and Judith Voran.

A dog sports meet is open to each dog of any bred and includes racing, jumping and other competitions involving obedience training.

For those who raise rabbits, it's time to show them off. A rabbit beauty contest will be held and experts will give talks on raising rabbits and answer questions.

A billboard will be set up for notices, including those for pet owners looking for a Ms or Mr Right for their animal companions.



Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, 1099 Guozhan Rd, Pudong

Date: October 11-12 (for pet industry), 9am-5pm; October 13 (for the public), 9am-4:30pm; October 14 (for the public), 9am-3:30pm

Admission: 100 yuan for professionals, 50 yuan for the public


 

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