Super Pet Expo

Kids will thrill at the treasure trove of pets at Super Pet Expo’s 25th anniversary.

Pets are invited to attend and participate in countless activities.

On Saturday, meet Magnolia Harter, 13, a subject of DOGTV’s documentary, “Magnolia Bakes a Difference.” She raises money for The Animal Cancer Foundation by baking dog treats—Crosby’s Crunchies—in memory of Crosby dog, who she lost to cancer.

Get a free paw print of your pet and meet canine social media celebs at a star-studded panel of pet influencers.

There will be dog agility demos; a high-fashion dog show and dogs performing Frisbee skills and stunts.

At Repticon, there will be experts answering questions, as well as snakes, lizards and more.

Exhibitors will include pet adoption, pet care and health, grooming, food and daycare, along with an exceptional array of creative pet gifts, treats, fashion, grooming accessories and toys at the largest pet shopping extravaganza on the east coast.

Visitors will join Dawn Wolfe with Pawsitively FAMOUS Animal Talent Agency who in addition to auditioning pets, will emcee a panel of top pet influencers who will share how their pets went from ordinary pet to having a worldwide audience. The panelists together have almost five million social media followers. They include Sam Carrell & Tinkerbelle the Dog & Belle—who met Taylor Swift—Haley & Dunkin as well as Karen & SunglassCat.

Garden State Animal Rescue Center will offer $25 microchipping, a quick and easy procedure that provides permanent pet tracking info that can’t be lost, worn out or damaged.

Returning national champion stunt dog trainer Chrissy Joy and her Bone-A-Fied Talent Group, whose stunt dogs will demonstrate their Frisbee skills, tricks and fast-paced agility.

Animal communicator Raven Noel will explain what your pet is really thinking and show you how to speak with your pet.

United Cat Club invites both pedigree and household pets to compete for
prestigious titles and points judged by internationally trained and licensed professionals. For the details on how to join the fun, visit www.UnitedCatClub.com. Visitors will see over 100 pedigree and household pets in all. There will be rescue opportunities too. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned or dry cat food that TICA will distribute to local rescue organizations. There will also be vendors providing a variety of premium quality imported cat toys, treats and accessories not found in stores.

Gerry Burch, will share his knowledge of exotic birds at his Parties by Parrots exhibit.

Repticon, in its 13th year at Super Pet Expo, is a popular showcase of hundreds of reptiles. This year, Scott Wisneski with Family Reptiles will provide exciting presentations that include exotics. Reptile experts will offer advice and sell reptile supplies.

The well-dressed pooch won’t want to miss Celebrity Catwalk where couture-loving canines strut their stuff dressed in doggie designer fashions.

Luring 101 is a capture the flag activity for dogs big and small, tall and short who love to chase. They take center stage in an enclosed 2,500 square-foot luring course set up to give pets a high-speed run that will thrill both them and the audience. Additional fee.

Dogs can run, walk and jump in a 2,000 square foot off the leash Puppy Playground.

Exhibitors will include pet adoption, pet care and health, grooming, food and daycare, along with an exceptional array of creative pet gifts, treats, fashion, grooming accessories and toys at the largest pet shopping extravaganza on the east coast.

The Super Pet Expo will be held January 9 to 11 at the New Jersey Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. Hours are 3 to 8 pm Friday, January 9; 10 am to 7 pm Saturday, January 10; and 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, January 11. Online tickets are $15 for adults age 12 and up, $10 for kids ages 4 to 11, and free for kids 3 and under; you get entry all three days. Pets are free. Every ticket gets one free month of DogTV (worth $9.99).

If you buy tickets at the show, the cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Pets are still free.

Super Pet Expo gives 500 free tickets to veterans through Vet Tix. Vet Tix provides tickets to all branches of currently serving military and veterans, including immediate families of troops KIA.

Some attractions have additional fees.

Pets must be leashed (retractable leashes not allowed).