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 Randall R oad\, St. Charles\, IL\; Nov 10 &\; 11\, 2012.\nNew to 2012 &ndash\; Online Ticket Purchasing\nhttp://www.chicagopetshow.com/tickets/\nSave $ 1 per adult ticket\; Seniors and kids under 18 are free. 50% of all tick et proceeds go back to the participating rescues.\nCome Saturday - and S tay for Sunday Free withwristband!\n50/50 Sharing Revenue with Charities and a Goal of 200 Adoptions/Fosters\nThe primary goal of the Chicago Pe t Show is to assistRescues\, Shelters and Humane Societies through the p romotion of adoptions and foster care to help overburdened organizations . The Show&rsquo\;s utmost goal is 200 adoption and foster care applican ts for Charities to save pet&rsquo\;s lives. In 2011\, Chicago Pet Show was able to achieve over 100 adoptions\, and in 2012 we&rsquo\;d like to exceed it. \; \; Another benefit to participating Non-Profits ( Rescues\, Shelters and Humane Societies) is revenue sharing with the sho w\, helping organizations financially\, where other shows have a draw ba ck. 50% of each \; admission goes to the participating rescues.  \; Peggy states\, &ldquo\;Animals are the main reason people attend. Yet \, the pets and the organizations that bring them receive nothing. That seems wrong.&rdquo\; \; She adds\, &ldquo\;Attendees to the show can get a $1 discount coupon from their favorite Pet Charity\, or the show& rsquo\;s website and proceeds are then shared between the Charity and sh ow.&rdquo\;\nAn Affectionate Warning\nThe Show warns attendees that touc hing and cuddling a new furry friend is likely to create a loving relati onship. There will be plenty of adorable pets to meet from breed-specifi c Rescue groups to mixed-breed animals from Shelters and Humane Societie s. For example\, the Rescues include: Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue (C avalier King Charles)\; S.T.R.A.E.S (Shih Tzu rescue)\; True Hearts of R ottweiler Rescue\; Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois\; and the Magnifice nt Mutts Rescue. \; In the feline category\, there&rsquo\;s Gypsy Ca t for kittens and cats of all ages. &ldquo\;Each breed has fans and they &rsquo\;re all invited to attend\,&rdquo\; states Peggy. \; Potentia l pet parents stand a very good chance of finding exactly the pet their family would love. \; And remember if you even if you can&rsquo\;t b ring home a pet\, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities with local rescues.\nPony Rides / Mini Zoo / Trick Demonstrations\, Presentations &\; Games / Contests\nMeet Jim Nesci &\; his Cold Blooded Creature s to learnmore about snakes\, tortoises\, and his alligator Bubba. Watch author of Wolfkeeper and trainer\, Toriano Sanzone give demonstrations and talks about dog training and obedience. 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 Lif e Center bringing \; rescue Owls\, turtles and more&hellip\; Stick a round for free nail trims from Chicagoland Mobile \; veterinary Serv ice. \; And don&rsquo\;t forget to sign up for games and contests wi th your own four legged friend. You can register online at www.ChicagoPe tShow.comor call 630-385-4000.\nCall to Exhibit / Call to Attend\n&ldquo \;We have a limited amount 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 the Chicago Pet Show are asked to call (630) 385- 4000. \; Admission is $7 for adults\; free for seniors 65 and over a nd those under 18 with a parent\; and\, parking is free. \; Go onlin e for two show discounts - http://www.chicagopetshow.com/tickets/\nThe C hicago Pet Show hours are10am to 5pm\, Saturday Nov 10 and Sunday\, Nov 11\, 2012\, 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://batavia.patch.com/events/chicago-pet-show-kane-co-fairgrounds- 86b15031 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