BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:St. Charles Chicago Pet Show &ndash\; Nov 10 &\; 11 St. Ch arles\nWith over 27 years of consumer shows\, Chicago Pet Shows is back for its annual pet expo at the \;Kane County Fairgrounds\, 525 S Ran dall Road\, St. Charles\, IL\; Nov 10 &\; 11\, 2012.\nNew to 2012 &nd ash\; Online Ticket Purchasing\nhttp://www.chicagopetshow.com/tickets/\n Save $1 per adult ticket\; Seniors and kids under 18 are free. \;50% of all ticket proceeds go back to the participating rescues.\nCome Satu rday - and Stay for Sunday Free with wristband!\n50/50 Sharing Revenue w ith Charities and a Goal of 200 Adoptions/Fosters\nThe primary goal of t he Chicago Pet Show is to assist Rescues\, Shelters and Humane Societies through the promotion of adoptions and foster care to help overburdened organizations. The Show&rsquo\;s utmost goal is 200 adoption and foster care applicants for Charities to save pet&rsquo\;s lives. In 2011\, Chi cago Pet Show was able to achieve over 100 adoptions\, and in 2012 we&rs quo\;d like to exceed it.  \; Another benefit to participating Non-P rofits (Rescues\, Shelters and Humane Societies) is revenue sharing with the show\, helping organizations financially\, where other shows have a draw back. \;50% of each \; \;admission goes to the partici pating rescues.  \;Peggy states\, &ldquo\;Animals are the main reaso n people attend. Yet\, the pets and the organizations that bring them re ceive nothing. That seems wrong.&rdquo\; \; She adds\, &ldquo\;Atten dees to the show can get a $1 discount coupon from their favorite Pet Ch arity\, or the show&rsquo\;s website and proceeds are then shared betwee n the Charity and show.&rdquo\;\nAn Affectionate Warning\nThe Show warns attendees that touching and cuddling a new furry friend is likely to cr eate a loving relationship. There will be plenty of adorable pets to mee t from breed-specific Rescue groups to mixed-breed animals from Shelters and Humane Societies. For example\, the Rescues include: Greater Chicag o Cavalier Rescue (Cavalier King Charles)\; S.T.R.A.E.S (Shih Tzu rescue )\; True Hearts of Rottweiler Rescue\; Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois \; and the Magnificent Mutts Rescue. \; In the feline category\, the re&rsquo\;s Gypsy Cat for kittens and cats of all ages. &ldquo\;Each bre ed has fans and they&rsquo\;re all invited to attend\,&rdquo\; states Pe ggy. \; Potential pet parents stand a very good chance of finding ex actly the pet their family would love. \; And remember if you even i f you can&rsquo\;t bring home a pet\, there are plenty of volunteer oppo rtunities with local rescues.\nPony Rides / Mini Zoo / Trick Demonstrati ons\, Presentations &\; Games / Contests\nMeet Jim Nesci &\; his C old Blooded Creatures to learn more about snakes\, tortoises\, and his a lligator Bubba. Watch author of \;Wolfkeeper \;and trainer\, Tor iano Sanzone give demonstrations and talks about dog training and obedie nce. Stop by for pony rides from Safe Haven&rsquo\;s Horse Rescue. Pet a Mini Zoo crew with goats to mini horses to pigs. \; Look in awesome amazement at Fox Valley Wild Life Center bringing \; rescue Owls\, turtles and more&hellip\; Stick around for free nail trims from Chicagol and Mobile \; veterinary Service. \; And don&rsquo\;t forget to sign up for games and contests with your own four legged friend. \; You can register online at \;www.ChicagoPetShow.com or call 630-385- 4000.\nCall to Exhibit / Call to Attend\n&ldquo\;We have a limited amoun t of space and we don't want anyone to miss an opportunity to exhibit\,& rdquo\; Peggy states. &ldquo\;Those interested should call soon.&rdquo\;  \; Non-Profit Animal Welfare Organizations wishing to exhibit at th e Chicago Pet Show are asked to call (630) 385-4000. \; Admission is $7 for adults\; free for seniors 65 and over and those under 18 with a parent\; and\, parking is free. \; Go online for two show discounts - \;http://www.chicagopetshow.com/tickets/\n The Chicago Pet Show ho urs are10am to 5pm\, \;Saturday Nov 10 and Sunday\, Nov 11\, 2012\,& nbsp\;at the St. Charles &ndash\; Kane County Fairgrounds. \; \; The show is located at the Kane County Fairgrounds\, is between Lincoln Hwy (Route 38)\, just South of Main Street / North Ave. (Route 64) at 52 5 S Randall Rd.\, St. Charles\, \; IL 60174. URL:http://wheaton.patch.com/events/chicago-pet-show-kane-co-fairgrounds- 90d773f3 SUMMARY:Chicago Pet Show - Kane Co Fairgrounds LOCATION:525 S Randall Rd\, St Charles\, IL 60174: 525 S Randall Rd\, St Charles\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR