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 (Rescue s\, Shelters and Humane Societies) is revenue sharing with the show\, he lping organizations financially\, where other shows have a draw back.&nb sp\;50% of each \; \;admission goes to the participating rescues .  \;Peggy states\, &ldquo\;Animals are the main reason people atten d. Yet\, the pets and the organizations that bring them receive nothing. That seems wrong.&rdquo\; \; She adds\, &ldquo\;Attendees to the sh ow 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 show.&rdquo\;\nAn Affectionate Warning\nThe Show warns attendees tha t touching and cuddling a new furry friend is likely to create a loving relationship. There will be plenty of adorable pets to meet from breed-s pecific Rescue groups to mixed-breed animals from Shelters and Humane So cieties. For example\, the Rescues include: Greater Chicago Cavalier Res cue (Cavalier King Charles)\; S.T.R.A.E.S (Shih Tzu rescue)\; True Heart s of Rottweiler Rescue\; Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois\; and the Mag nificent Mutts Rescue. \; In the feline category\, there&rsquo\;s Gy psy Cat for kittens and cats of all ages. &ldquo\;Each breed has fans an d they&rsquo\;re all invited to attend\,&rdquo\; states Peggy. \; Po tential pet parents stand a very good chance of finding exactly the pet their family would love. \; And remember if you even if you can&rsqu o\;t bring home a pet\, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities with local rescues.\nPony Rides / Mini Zoo / Trick Demonstrations\, Presenta tions &\; Games / Contests\nMeet Jim Nesci &\; his Cold Blooded Cr eatures to learnmore about snakes\, tortoises\, and his alligator Bubba. Watch author of Wolfkeeper and trainer\, Toriano Sanzone give demonstra tions 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 t o mini horses to pigs. \; Look in awesome amazement at Fox Valley Wi ld Life Center bringing \; rescue Owls\, turtles and more&hellip\; S tick around for free nail trims from Chicagoland Mobile \; veterinar y Service. \; And don&rsquo\;t forget to sign up for games and conte sts with your own four legged friend. \;You can register online at w ww.ChicagoPetShow.comor call 630-385-4000.\nCall to Exhibit / Call to At tend\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 O rganizations wishing to exhibit at the Chicago Pet Show are asked to cal l (630) 385-4000. \; Admission is $7 for adults\; free for seniors 6 5 and over and those under 18 with a parent\; and\, parking is free.&nbs p\; Go online for two show discounts - http://www.chicagopetshow.com/tic kets/\nThe Chicago Pet Show hours are10am to 5pm\, Saturday Nov 10 and S unday\, Nov 11\, 2012\, at the St. Charles &ndash\; Kane County Fairgrou nds. \; The show is located at the Kane County Fairgrounds\, is betw een Lincoln Hwy (Route 38)\, just South of Main Street / North Ave. (Rou te 64) at 525 S Randall Rd.\, St. Charles\, \; IL 60174. URL:http://stcharles-il.patch.com/events/chicago-pet-show-kane-co-fairgro unds 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