 We want to thank all the sponsors of the 2008 Pet Palooza. This year had a record attendance of 8,000! Please contact me if you are interested in Pet Palooza 2009! Jeanette Robinson 757-222-2932 jxenakis@sinclairstations.com Sponsored ByDoctors Foster & SmithNorth American Kennel Club NAKC/Rarities Virginia Aquarium Wet Noses Boutique Fetch! Pet Care Evelyn’s Wildlife Invisible Fence of Hampton Roads The Bow Meow Talon Construction Newton Piano Ocean Breeze Water Park Da Pooo Man Wags Doggie Daycare Thee Dog House Just Dogs! Gourmet Bath Fitters ZooPro Adventures Care-A-Lot Pet Supply Vacation Village Dodd’s RV Salon Elite Portsmouth Humane Society Va Beach SPCA Muddy Paws Bennett's Creek Veterinary Care Canidae Pet Foods Ocean Waves Massage Charter Communications Chesapeake Humane Society City Center at Oyster Point Cycle World Fish Safari Fresh Pet Geico Music For Any Event Nature's Variety Old Mother Hubbard Peninsula Caged Bird Society Pet Paintings & People Too Picture People Southeastern Virginia Golden Reriever Rescue Suffolk Humane Society VCA Boulevard Animal Hospital Wildlife Response, Inc. Tidewater Cleanpro Bark Busters Petsmart Lynnhaven Dive Center Peninsula SPCA WJD Enterprises Paige's Promotions Midway Veterinary Hospital Happy Feet Guest Speakers/SeminarsRoark's Reptile Safari - The Big Snake Daddy (Roark Feguson) [www.reptilesafari.org]Affectionately known as the "Big Snake Daddy" Roark has often maintained the largest collection of reptiles in the history of the State of South Carolina encompassing a very diverse group of nearly 1,100 snakes, numerous crocodilians, as well as other herpetofauna. Throughout his career he has successfully bred and rasised countless species of reptile placing many on display at worthy institutions. Roark is the Director of Roark's Reptile Safari, the former Zoological Director of Alligator Adventure, Founder and past president of the Coastal Carolina Herpetocultural Society, the current Crocodilian Advisory Consultant to the SC Aquarium, a member of the SC State Animal Advisory Review Board and serves on numerous wildlife and conservation advisory boards working to keep reptiles and exotic animals available to the hobbyists and professionals alike. With more than 20 years experience on stage, screen and talk shows, Roark has captivated and educated standing room only audiences nationwide. His life's work (broadening public opinion) has also allowed him to lecture and provide animals for National Geographic, E!'s "Wild On", Comedy Central's "Insomniac", Animal Planet's "Amazing Animals", TNT's "Blue Ribbon", Turner South's "Southern Living Presents", and most recently as guest naturalist on 3 episode of Animal Planet's Backyard Habitat. Talons - A Bird of Prey Experience [www.talonsbirdsofprey.com] Come live the life of a falconer...for 2 hours...or 2 days! Your journey explores the symbiotic relationship between the sport of Falconry and Environmental Conservation through interaction with free-flying hawks, a pied crow and the world's largest owl! Chris Stakes - Animal Communicator Wouldn't it be nice to know what your animal friend is thinking and wanting to tell you? And wouldn't it be nice to be abel to ask your animal friend questions about their life, their health, well-being and any other issues that need attention? That is where Chris Stakes can help. Chris has been able to talk to animals all of her life, but has worked more extensively with owners and their animals in the last ten years. She has worked with animals, including exotic and domesticated, to help owners and caregivers close the language barrier with their furry friends. Reservations will be taken for the animal communicator |