{"id":29812,"date":"2025-11-10T06:56:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T06:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/29812\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T06:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T06:56:16","slug":"pittsburgh-pet-expo-draws-animal-lovers-downtown-pittsburgh-city-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/29812\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Pet Expo draws animal lovers downtown &#8211; Pittsburgh City Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129491\" data-id=\"129491\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-1-2.jpg\"  \/>A terrier plays in a ball pit at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129486\" data-id=\"129486\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-2-2.jpg\"  \/>Terry Chapman of Heart and Soul Parrot Rescue stands with his blue and gold Macaw at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129484\" data-id=\"129484\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-3-2.jpg\"  \/>John Garrison holds a python at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129489\" data-id=\"129489\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-4-2.jpg\"  \/>Animal lovers attend the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129481\" data-id=\"129481\" data-aspect-ratio=\"683 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-5-2.jpg\"  \/>Stefani Albanese poses for a portrait with her French Bulldog, Carly. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129483\" data-id=\"129483\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-6-2.jpg\"  \/>Sabrina Newcamp with stands with her peppercorn hound mix at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025.  Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129494\" data-id=\"129494\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-7-2.jpg\"  \/>Attendees pose their dogs with Santa at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129482\" data-id=\"129482\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-8-2.jpg\"  \/>John Garrison holds a python at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129480\" data-id=\"129480\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-9-2.jpg\"  \/>Animal lovers attend the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129495\" data-id=\"129495\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-10-2.jpg\"  \/>High Performance Canines perform a routine of tricks at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129479\" data-id=\"129479\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-11-2.jpg\"  \/>High Performance Canines perform a routine of tricks at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129487\" data-id=\"129487\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-12-2.jpg\"  \/>Animal lovers attend the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129485\" data-id=\"129485\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-13-2.jpg\"  \/>Animal lovers attend the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129490\" data-id=\"129490\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-14-2.jpg\"  \/>Attendees pet capybaras at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129488\" data-id=\"129488\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-15-2.jpg\"  \/>Animal lovers attend the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129492\" data-id=\"129492\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-16-2.jpg\"  \/>High Performance Canines perform a routine of tricks at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129493\" data-id=\"129493\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/110925_petexpo-17-2.jpg\"  \/>A dog chases a toy into a pool at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo. Credit: Mars Johnson<a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Animal lovers flocked to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend for the Pittsburgh Pet Expo. Many attendees brought their pets to see the latest and greatest in pet products, compete in contests, take photos with Santa and other pet-friendly activities. While dogs were among the most popular animals to attend, the expo highlighted less common pets like tortoises, parrots and capybaras, the world\u2019s largest rodent.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A terrier plays in a ball pit at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo on Nov. 8, 2025. 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