There’s 1.2 million pooches living in London compared to 1.1 million toddlers, according to the Office of National Statistics, and 44% of Londoners own a cat compared to only 30 per cent or lower nationwide.
London Pet Show Live, 20-21 September, Olympia is celebrating the capital’s passion for pets offering a chance to explore the pet kingdom with a fun-packed family experience that’s both educational and entertaining.
ITV This Morning’s Vet, Dr Scott Miller, is hosting the Main Stage. Introducing displays and expert interactive talks, including ‘Question Time’ panel-like sessions on Pet Behaviour and Pet Wellness.
Channel 5’s Graeme Hall, the Dogfather, Animal Psychologist, Dr Roger Mugford and Animal Behaviourist, Hannah Molloy will be discussing all things Pet behaviour and training. Whilst the Wellness Panel comprises Holistic Vet, Dr Nick Thompson, Pain Specialist, Yaz Porrit, and Animal Physiotherapist, Donna Wills.
Meet and greet 40 of Britain’s most popular dogs and cats. Talk to their experts, enjoy dedicated talks on nutrition, and find the perfect pet for your experience, lifestyle and accommodation.
Visit the Guinea Pig village, the Rabbits, Hamsters and the ‘super smart’ Rats, discovering why these ‘small-furries’ could be a perfect pocket-sized pet for metropolitan living.
If birds and reptiles take your fancy, meet a variety of feathered friends along with Gekkos and Lizards discovering how to best care for these more exotic pets.
Entertainment packed, the Dog Activity Arena highlights ‘man’s best friend’ with a host of displays and educational demonstrations. The life-saving charity, Medical Detection Dogs, Gill Radding’s fantastic stunt dogs, Lucy Heath and her dancing dogs, plus training and agility by Cainark Dog Training are amongst this line up!
The Literary Corner, hosted by Paper Cat Books, will host celebrity book signings including by Graeme Hall, Vet, Scott Miller, Behaviourist Hannah Molloy, and award-winning children’s Author Jane Elson.
With plenty of retail therapy for you and your pet, the dedicated Kids Zone offers a chance to take a break with Face Painting alongside reading with Pets as Therapy dogs.
ITV’s This Morning Vet Scott Miller commented: “It’s no surprise that Londoners are so passionate about pets, science proves how all animals but particularly dogs and cats lower our stress levels, make us smile more, give us purpose and companionship.
"I’m excited to be hosting the main stage at London Pet Show Live as promoting responsible ownership, choosing the right pet for your accommodation, lifestyle and experience. But also highlighting why considering a rescue pet is highly recommended as re-homing charities like Battersea and Dogs Trust are at bursting point”.
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