2014 Seattle Pet Expo Hosts ‘CityDog Magazine’ Canine Supermodel Contest

SEATTLE - April 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Seattle, WA - Is the world’s next canine supermodel currently strutting their stuff all over the city’s concrete catwalks? The upcoming Seattle Pet Expo plans to learn the answer to that very question as they scout for local pups with the charisma and canine cacique to become Seattle’s newest canine supermodel. As host to CityDog Magazine’s canine cover model contest and a number of national pet celebrities, this year’s Seattle Pet Expo is expected to attract nearly 10,000 pet lovers and their closest pet pals.

Seattle’s most enthusiastic pet lovers will flock to Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall for the event taking place on Saturday, April 26, so that they can learn, shop, play or adopt in indoor comfort. Those who make it their business to stay in the know about all things pet-related in Seattle are probably already pretty familiar with CityDog Magazine.

Self-described as the “definitive dog lover’s magazine about life and living with dogs in the West - Seattle, Portland, San Francisco - and everywhere in between,” CityDog was developed to introduce pet-loving city dwellers to all that their local area had to offer. Brandie Ahlgren, founder and editor of CityDog Magazine, was introduced to an entirely new universe when Scout, an eight-week-old boxer puppy entered her life nine years ago. “I'm proof that a dog can change your life," says Ahlgren.

Pet parents who’d love to see their own pooch grace CityDog’s cover as the newest “It Dog” can register their photogenic canines at the CityDog Magazine booth for just $10.00, the proceeds of which benefit Old Dog Haven, a local non-profit.

Ahlgren explains, “Our intention behind the CityDog model search was to offer our readers a way to give back to local animal welfare organizations in the Seattle community and to support a really fun, family and dog-friendly event in Seattle.”

“Old Dog Haven is an amazing local rescue group that builds a network of foster parents who work together to care for homeless, senior dogs. The cover model contest will also be emceed by local radio show host Julie Forbes of The Dog Show on Alternative Talk 1150AM. Plus, all dogs who enter will still be featured in the cover dog issue, even if they aren’t chosen as our new canine supermodel,” she adds.

There’s a lot more to learn and enjoy at the Seattle Pet Expo too: Shorty Rossi, star of the runaway Animal Planet hit TV show, “Pit Boss” and “America’s Cutest Pets,” celebrity dog trainer and “Good Morning America” residential pet expert, Harrison Forbes and national Pitbull advocate and Pinup for Pitbulls founder, Deirdre “Little Darling” Franklin, join over 150 local Seattle pet exhibitors, rescues and other advocates at the 2014 Seattle Pet Expo.

“Most pets are abandoned or given up for adoption because of preventable - and easily fixable - behavior problems,” states Forbes. “I love that any well-behaved pet is welcome to attend the Seattle Pet Expo and am excited to once again help make a difference for pets and their families.”

Intended to serve as the city’s ultimate pet party, Seattle pet lovers can learn about all of the fantastic pet-related resources that their local - and national - community offers. Not only will the Pet Expo feature opportunities for fan photos and autographs with both Shorty Rossi and Harrison Forbes, but they’ll be joined by more than 150 exhibitors, live entertainment and demonstrations, a Petfinder.com mega-adoption area with more than 250 rescue pets available for adoption and so much more! Plus, low-cost immunizations, discounted microchipping and free nails trims will also be available for all the furry friends who need them.

The Seattle Pet Expo takes place on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 from 10am to 6pm, at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall. This free, indoor and air-conditioned event is expected to attract thousands of guests and their furry, feathered and reptilian pals who are looking to enjoy a new and exciting one-of-a-kind experience. All well-behaved pets are welcome, as long as they’re on a fixed lead (or in a carrier) and have proof of age-appropriate rabies vaccines.

The 2014 Seattle Pet Expo is produced by Amazing Expos, a leading event production firm that currently produces more than 39 large pet expos across the United States. For more information, call 800.977.3609, email expo@seattlepetexpo.com