Shorty Rossi, of Pit Boss to Make Appearance at Tampa Bay Pet Expo, Numerous Media Opps Available

Feb. 27, 2012 - PRLog -- Tampa Bay, FL- Pet lovers in the Tampa Bay area should get their four-legged friends ready for the 2012 Tampa Bay Pet Expo, Saturday, March 10, at the Florida State Fairgrounds. 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 more than 100 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 Tampa Bay Pet Expo is organized by Amazing Pet Expos, which currently produces more than 20 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.

Media Opportunities:

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

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.
•   DockDogs® National Competitions; Extreme Vertical™, Big Air® waves, and Speed Retrieve™.
•   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 250 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 vaccinations, 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 20 of these pet expos all around the nation. Find out how pet owners in the Tampa Bay area compare to other cities such as Boston, Saint Louis, and Phoenix.