Posts Tagged ‘midwest’
Dog Parks Around Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, has a handful of fun off-leash dog parks around the city. To access the off-leash dog parks maintained by the city, owners are required to apply for off-leash recreation area permits.
Saint Anthony Parkway Off-Leash Recreation Area
This fenced dog park is 2.3 acres in size, located across the street from the Columbia Golf Learning [...]
Upcoming Bird Expositions

Spring has arrived, so it is finally time for a bunch of excellent bird expositions! The Midwest and South definitely have a few worthwhile events happening the next two weekends.
Motor City Bird Breeders Expo
Madison Place
Madison Heights, Michigan
May 8
This bird expo will go on from 10:30 AM-4:30 PM. Admission is $3 for adults and free for [...]
Upcoming Pet Events in Chicago

If you are going to be in Chicago during the next few weeks, there are a variety of huge pet shows, indoor dog play sessions and even a pet loss support group.
2010 IKC Cluster of Dog Shows
McCormick Place Lakeside
Chicago, Illinois
February 26-28
The Friday show is held by the Blackhawk Kennel Club (unbenched). Tickets for this event [...]
Upcoming Bird Expos and Fairs in the USA

The weekends of February 2010 are certainly not short of bird fairs, in all different parts of the country!
Some of them have a variety of birds for sale, and all have discounted products.
Northern California Exotic Bird and Supply Exposition
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, California
February 7
This huge exposition will take place from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, and will cost [...]
Pet Stores in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, is a great college town that offers all sorts of unique pet stores. Many of them cater to pets with specialized organic and raw diets, and have a variety of healthy foods.
The Dog Den, LLC
This store was created with the intention of providing great care for dogs in the Madison area. They have [...]
Pet Stores Around Southern Illinois

There is a variety of pet stores around Southern Illinois, that range from chain stores, to groomers, to specialty stores to bulk stores.
Fish Tales Pet Shop
Marion, Illinois
This is a family owned pet shop in the Illinois Central Mall, which has been open 17 years. They even have an activity room for parties and pottery activities [...]
Upcoming Reptile Shows in the Midwest
The Midwest has a few awesome reptile shows coming up next month. A couple of them are in major metropolitan centers, if you’re interested in exploring some Midwest culture for a vacation. All of the listed shows display different types of reptiles, and possibly some other types of animals. They also have food and supplies [...]
Upcoming Midwest Reptile Shows

The Midwest has a few organizations that have been holding reptile shows a few times a year, for continuous periods of time. Because of such a strong history, there’s no doubt these will be quality. You can go to one if you are in the area, or make a fun trip out of it this [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri, is located on the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers. It is the most populous city in Missouri, and has one of the best tap waters in the nation! It is a relatively big city with plenty of different areas to explore with your dog, and you can easily leave the [...]
