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Promoting the health & well-being of Iowa’s companion animals. Educating Iowa pet owners on the impor

01/21/2026

A lot of pet-friendly fun coming up soon! 🐾✨ Check out these upcoming events and happenings around the area:

1️⃣ Cat Grooming Basics w/ Katie
📅 Friday, January 23
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Coffee Cats Cafe

Curious about brushing, nail trims, or keeping your cat comfortable between vet visits? This hands-on session is a great way to learn grooming basics in a relaxed, cat-friendly setting. 🐱✂️

2️⃣ Mobile Pet Food Pantry
📅 Wednesday, January 28
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 South Side Library

This free pet food pantry helps support pet owners in need by providing essential supplies to keep pets happy and healthy. A great reminder that community support makes a real difference. 🐶❤️

And last but not least…

3️⃣ Just Paws Rescue Adoption Event
📅 Saturday, January 31
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Merle Hay Mall

Meet adoptable pets, chat with rescue volunteers, and maybe even find your next best friend. Supporting rescue has never been more rewarding. 🐾💛

01/18/2026

Did you know that Iowa accounts for about 1.05% of all shelter adoptions nationwide? That's not an accident. That number comes from Iowans choosing adoption, showing up to volunteer, fostering when they can, and donating what they're able to.

It's a great reminder that supporting rescues doesn't have to be this huge thing to be meaningful. It's just a lot of people doing what they can. 🐶😽✨

01/14/2026

2025 was weird. There were good moment for sure, but there was also huge personal and family challenges that needed to be addressed. The Expo had to be postponed, and then cancelled. But all that and 2025 are in the rearview now. In 2026, we're looking forward to so many things: new opportunities to reconnect with Iowa's pet community, highlighting pet vendors, and of course The 2026 Great Iowa Pet Expo in October later this year.

But with all that said, we'd like to thank all of you for sticking around. Let's have a great new year, together. 🐾💖

01/09/2026

There’s plenty of pet-friendly fun to kick off the new year! 🐾✨ Check out these upcoming events and happenings around the area:

1️⃣ 2026 Central Iowa Kennel Club AKC Dog Shows
📅 Saturday & Sunday, January 17–18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Varied Industries Building

Watch incredible dogs compete, connect with fellow dog lovers, and celebrate all things canine at this classic AKC event. 🐶🏆

2️⃣ Iowa Reptile Show
📅 Saturday, January 25
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines

From snakes and lizards to education and vendors, this show is perfect for reptile enthusiasts of all ages. 🐍🦎

And last but not least…

3️⃣ Dog Man: The Musical
📅 Friday & Saturday, January 31
🕚 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
📍 Des Moines Civic Center

Based on the beloved book series, this high-energy musical is packed with laughs, adventure, and family-friendly fun. 🎭🐕

01/01/2026

Cheers to a brand new year! As we head into 2026, we're wishing you a year filled with good health, company, and connections.

Happy New Year! 🎉🐶

12/29/2025

Don't forget your furry family members during the countdown to 2026! 🎉🐾

With special treats and cozy cuddles as the clock strikes midnight, pets are the perfect companions for ringing in the new year. Make it fun, safe, and full of love. ✨🐶🐱

12/26/2025

This year is almost in the books, and what better way to remember it than with a pet time capsule? 🐾💖

Snap pics, jot down some of your favorite moments, or save a toy or treat that was a hit this year. A pet time capsule is a fun way to capture memories of the pets who made 2025 great.

What are you putting in your capsule? ✨🐶🐱

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! May this season bring you comfort, kindness, and lots of quiet moments together.

Also, give your pets an extra hug, from us. 🎄🐶✨

12/21/2025

Sweet potatoes = great homemade dog treats! 🍠🐾

Watch as Cathy walks through how to turn sweet potatoes into simple homemade dog treats using just your oven and a little bit of patience.

Sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber and antioxidants, and are a fun way to add wholesome foods into your pup's routine. 🐶✨

12/16/2025

Rodent poison is one of the most common — and most dangerous — sources of accidental pet poisoning, especially during these colder months.

In this "If Your Pets Could Talk" segment, Cathy explains how rat and mouse poison like long-acting anticoagulants can harm pets, why symptoms are often delayed, and why waiting it out can be a life-threatening mistake.

If you suspect exposure, immediate veterinary care can make all the difference. This is one of those topics that's worth revisiting — because awareness saves lives. 🐾

Check the segment out here: https://youtu.be/xiYE-SKBqMU?si=vyfsYodCo--PN5Po

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P. O. Box 292
Adel, IA
50003

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http://greatiowapetexpo.com/

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