Walmart and the ASPCA(R) Invite Miami Residents to Experience the First-Ever Pet Care Fair

What:

To celebrate the culmination of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, Miami area residents and visitors are invited to attend The Pet Care Fair supported by Walmart to benefit the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Humane Society of Greater Miami and Miami-Dade Animal Services on May 1.  The pet-friendly, family event will take place Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Bayfront Park, located at 301 North Biscayne Boulevard.

The Pet Care Fair also includes a 1-mile Fun Walk for dogs and their owners beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Bayfront Park.  Pre-registration for the public is available online for $15 at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1851441, or on-site for $20, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on May 1. All proceeds benefit the ASPCA, Humane Society of Greater Miami and Miami-Dade Animal Services. Walk participants will receive an ASPCA bandana and goody bag complete with product samples and coupons from pet care sponsors.

Why:

The Pet Care Fair, supported by Walmart to benefit the ASPCA, is designed to educate current and potential pet owners on the importance of overall health and wellness of their pets. The Fair also will connect individuals to the broad assortment of pet-related products at great prices via Walmart.  

Miami pets win too! Money raised at the event will support the Humane Society of Greater Miami and Miami-Dade Animal Service's efforts to improve the lives of Miami-area animals.

When:

8:30 – 9:15 a.m.: 1 Mile Fun Walk Registration

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.: 1 Mile Fun Walk

10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The Pet Care Fair

Fun for All:

Two- and four-legged friends alike can enjoy other free activities at the Miami Pet Care Fair, including:

• Adoptable dogs and cats in need of loving homes provided by the Humane Society of Greater Miami and Miami-Dade Animal Services;

• Photo opportunities with your pet;

• Face painting for kids;

• Hourly main stage entertainment including Frisbee dog shows, expert Q&As, grooming demonstrations and more;

• Pet care education from experts, including one-on-one consultations with local veterinarians and animal behaviorists from local shelters;

• Interactive booths and pet care products and samples from event sponsors.

Lend A Paw:

Unable to make it to Bayfront Park, but want to show support for the ASPCA? "Lend A Paw" at www.facebook.com/lendapaw. With the simple click of a mouse, Walmart, through the generous contribution of key pet sponsors, will donate $1 (for a total donation of up to $100,000) to support the ASPCA.  

Contact:

SAM CURLEY AT (415) 505-9064 OR [email protected]

Who:

Walmart is a leading retail destination for quality pet care products at great prices.  Thanks to the support of generous pet sponsors including the makers of Fresh Step® litter, Petmate®, Iams®, Pedigree®, Evenflo®, Waggin' Train®, Oster®, SimplyDog®, Worldwise® and Dyson®, Walmart offers everything pet owners need to care for dogs, cats and other pets.

Visit www.aspca.org for more information about the organization and its mission. To learn more about pet care and products, log onto www.walmart.com/pets.