Shorty Rossi, to Make Appearance at the Denver Pet Expo, Numerous Media Opportunities Available

July 25, 2012 - PRLog -- Denver, CO- Pet lovers in the Denver area should get their four-legged friends ready for the 2012 Denver Pet Expo, Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at The Merchandise Mart. This free indoor event attracts thousands of pet lovers looking to enjoy a day out with their furry, feathered or reptilian pals!

From 10 AM to 6 PM, the expo will be packed with an abundance of local and nationally-recognized veterinarians, groomers, trainers, retailers and organizations primarily geared towards pet lovers. Whether you’d like to learn, shop, play or adopt, this an event you won’t want to miss!

The Denver Pet Expo is organized by Amazing Pet Expos, which currently produces more than 27 pet expos around the country; all of them indoors and free to the general public.

Shorty Rossi, star of ‘Pit Boss’ on Animal Planet and the official spokesperson for Amazing Pet Expos, will be making an appearance with his popular canine sidekick, Hercules. Rossi has a special passion that has been a major part of his life since he was a teenager – championing the cause of pit bulls. When Rossi isn’t managing Shortywood Productions, a company that works with little people in the entertainment industry, or filming ‘Pit Boss,’ he’s working with Shorty’s Pit Bull Rescue, a charity he formed that rescues, rehabilitates and places neglected and abused pit bulls in loving, nurturing homes. Rossi will not only be educating about the myths surrounding Breed Specific Legislation, but he’ll be available for autographs and photos all day.

Celebrity Pet Expert Harrison Forbes will also attend the expo and appear on stage to answer your most challenging pet questions. His extensive career in dog training has made Forbes the “go-to” guy for national pet stories, appearing as the resident pet expert on “Live with Regis and Kelly,” and on the Fox News Network, CNN, CBS "The Early Show,” and “The Today Show” on NBC. Forbes is also an emcee for national fundraisers for several charities and Toyota’s pet safety initiative spokesperson, in addition to writing his travel advice column in FIDO magazine called “Forbes only Knows.”

Media Opportunities:

We are happy to arrange interviews and photos with Shorty Rossi & Hercules from ‘Pit Boss.”

National TV Celebrity Pet Expert Harrison Forbes will be appearing at the Denver Pet Expo and is also available.

Many of our rescue groups and exhibitors will also work to accommodate your needs and schedules as well.

Sponsors, exhibitors, rescue groups and shelters are also available for interviews and demonstrations.

Other coverage options and ideas:
 
•   Agility trials and demonstrations.
•   The event is available for live reports or live weather reports.
•   Coverage of mega-adoption event, sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospital, consisting of dozens of area rescue groups and shelters with more than 200 adoptable pets.
•   Pets are welcome to attend the event with owners. Many photo opportunities available, including the popular pet talent, musical chairs and costume contests.
•   Attendees will learn about opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in the local pet community.
•   Discounted microchipping and info about low-cost spay/neuter are available at the event.
•   Animals featured at the show include dogs, cats, ferrets, parrots, tortoises, tarantulas, rabbits, lizards, snakes and more.
•   Amazing Pet Expos, based in St. Louis, produces 27 of these pet expos all around the nation. Find out how pet owners in the Denver area compare to other cities such as Boston, Saint Louis, and Las Vegas.