2014 Miami-FtL Pet Expo Brings Message of Pet Power in Fight Against BSL with Shorty Rossi

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Nov. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- The fight against animal cruelty will gain some serious pet power when Shorty Rossi, star of the runaway Animal Planet hit TV show, “Pit Boss” and “America’s Cutest Pets,” joins over 100 local pet-related exhibitors, rescues and other advocates at the 2014 Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Pet Expo.

“Animal cruelty is often worsened by a lack of education about pet ownership. Not to mention that most people have no idea how cruelty towards Pitbulls is promoted in their communities due to unfair laws or breed discrimination. It has to end and pet lovers are the only ones who can end it. It’s time to say ‘Enough,’” says Rossi.

Rossi credits the loyalty and companionship of Pitbulls for transforming his life. When Rossi isn’t managing Shortywood Productions, a company that works with little people in the entertainment industry or filming “Pit Boss” or Animal Planet’s newest show, “Americas’s Cutest Pet,” he’s working with Shorty’s Pitbull Rescue, a charity he formed that rescues, rehabilitates and places neglected and abused Pitbulls in loving, nurturing homes.

It isn’t just Rossi who’ll be there though; his canine co-star and service dog, Hercules, will attend the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Pet Expo as well. Both will be there to help teach pet owners about Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) - often referred to as breed discrimination - which refers to laws that target dogs based on how they look rather than their actions. Currently, BSL most often focuses on Pitbull-types, but many cities also target Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinchers, Chows and other large breeds, including dogs that are often described as Pitbull-mixes, when in fact, they have no Pitbull genes at all.

The Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Pet Expo will also feature opportunities for fan photos and autographs with both Rossi and Hercules, along with more than 100 exhibitors, live entertainment and demonstrations, and a Petfinder.com mega-adoption area with more than 150 rescue pets available for adoption. Low-cost immunizations, discounted microchipping and free nail trims will also be available for all the furry friends who need them.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 15^th, 2014 from 10am to 6pm, at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. This free, indoor and air-conditioned event is expected to attract up to 10,000 attendees along with their furry, feathered and reptilian pals who are looking to enjoy a new and one-of-a-kind experience where any pet can join in the fun. 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 Miami-Ft. Lauderdale 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@miamiftlpetexpo.com or visit http://www.miamiftlpetexpo.com, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami-Ft-Lauderdale-Pet-Expo/725661970818789?ref=hl or https://www.twitter.com/AmazingPetExpo.