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10/31/2025

Happy Howl-o-ween from all of us at the Great Iowa Pet Expo! 👻🐶🐱 We hope your day is full of treats, no tricks, and just the right amount of spooky fun.

Tag us in your pet’s costume — we’d love to see how your furry friend is celebrating! 🎃✨

10/29/2025

Pumpkin spice season isn't just for humans. 🎃🐾

Your pets can join the fall flavor fun too — safely! Pumpkin, apples, and peanut butter (xylitol-free, of course) make great bases for homemade or store-bought pet treats.

Just remember to skip the sugary snacks and keep it simple with natural ingredients that taste great while also being gentle on their tummies. 🍎🐶🐱

(Did You Know?: A little plain pumpkin purée can be a tasty and healthy snack for your pet?)

10/28/2025

Thinking about adding a furry friend to your family? Consider a senior pup — they've mastered the art of love, loyalty, and companionship. 🐶💖

Senior dogs for adoption are often the quiet heroes of rescue groups: calmer walks, gentle cuddles, and a well-defined personality. Local rescues and shelters have wonderful older dogs just waiting for a second chance, so if you've been searching, this might be your sign.

They may have a few gray hairs, but they've got endless love and couch-cuddling expertise to give. 🐾✨

10/27/2025

Looking for ways to care for your pet without stretching your budget? 🐶🐱🐾

With so many families navigating unexpected financial challenges, it's more important than ever to know about local resources that can help. Check out these local, affordable resources for vet care, food assistance, and community support — for when life throws you curveballs.

Because every pet deserves care, no matter the budget. ✅✨

10/25/2025

Halloween is full of treats, tricks, and fun. And with the holiday right around the corner, keep in mind that a few spooky surprises can be dangerous for our furry friends! 🍬🐶🐱

So remember:

🍫 Hide the sweets. Chocolate, xylitol, and even raisins can be toxic for pets — keep the candy bowl (and those sneaky wrappers) far out of reach.
👗 Costumes aren’t for every critter. If your pet loves to dress up, make sure their outfit isn’t too tight or restrictive, and always supervise.
🚪 Watch the door. With all the trick-or-treat traffic, even the calmest pets might try to bolt — keep them safely inside or behind a closed door.
💡 Mind the decorations. Curious noses and wagging tails don’t mix well with lit candles, wires, or fake cobwebs.

A little preparation helps keep the holiday fun (and safe!) for everyone. 🦴✨

10/20/2025

Looking for a fun way to kick off Halloween with your furry friend? 🎃🐾

Our friends at Wholesome Pet Essentials in Ankeny are hosting their Trunk or Treat event this Thursday, October 23rd!

🦴 Dress up your pets (and yourself!) and enjoy:
✨ Games and goodies for kids and canines
💰 Amazing in-store deals
🍕 Delicious food from Wig & Pen next door

It’s the paw-fect way to celebrate Halloween with your four-legged family! 🐶👻

10/14/2025

There’s no shortage of howlin’ good fun for pets and their people this month! 🎃🐾 Check out these upcoming events happening around Des Moines:

1️⃣ Puppy Pumpkin Patch
📅 Date: Friday, October 24
🕔 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Paws & Pints

Kick off your Halloweekend with pumpkins, pups, and plenty of photo ops! Stop by Paws & Pints for a festive night of fall fun with your furry best friend. 🍂🐶

2️⃣ Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
📅 Date: Saturday, October 25
🕐 Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Merle Hay Mall

It’s costume time! Dress up your pets (and yourself) for a day packed with trick-or-treating, games, contests, and more at Merle Hay Mall’s annual Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular. 👻🐾

And last but not least…

3️⃣ Trick or Treat w/ Your Pup
📅 Date: Sunday, October 26
🕛 Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Paws & Pints

Wrap up the weekend with treats galore at Paws & Pints! Grab your leash, your costume, and maybe a few extra biscuits for the road. 🎃🐕

10/09/2025

📣 IMPORTANT REMINDER UPDATE ABOUT THE GREAT IOWA PET EXPO

We want to clear up some confusion surrounding the Great Iowa Pet Expo event that was previously scheduled for this month.

The 2025 Great Iowa Pet Expo has been POSTPONED until next year, and no event will take place this fall. Unfortunately, an outdated Eventbrite page for the expo is still live, and we've learned that some attendees have been able to purchase tickets through it.

We're currently issuing refunds for all ticket purchases and working with Eventbrite to have the event listing taken down as soon as possible to prevent further issues.

Please DO NOT purchase tickets from any Eventbrite links or other third-party sites until we officially announce that the issue has been resolved here on our verified social media channels.

We truly appreciate everyone's patience, understanding, and continued support as we prepare for next year's Great Iowa Pet Expo.

10/07/2025

Every year, thousands of pets find their way home thanks to one tiny piece of technology — a microchip. 🐾💻

That tiny chip is like a built-in safety net, helping shelters and vets get lost pets back home faster. If your pet's microchipped, take a minute to update your info — and if they're not, your vet can help get it done in no time. It's quick, safe, and last a lifetime. 🐶💫😺

10/04/2025

Animals don't need a calendar to remind them to show love, loyalty, and a bit a whimsy, but this upcoming week, we've got one ourselves. 🐾

October 3-9 marks Animal Welfare Week, a reminder to celebrate and protect animals in all corners of the world. And don't forget, World Animal Day is tomorrow!

Basically, give your pets an extra hug this week—they already give plenty without asking. 🐾💛

10/02/2025

When the internet goes down and you spot chew marks... 🐾💻

Somebody's been hard at work testing their teeth on the router cord, leaving tangled wires and minor panic in their wake. At least someone's having fun. 😅

🐶Beck: 1, 📶Wi-Fi: 0

09/30/2025

Katie is located in the Des Moines area. She's come to our aid at the Great Iowa Pet Expo when we've needed quick dog wound care on site. If you've wanted to learn more about pet first aid, reach out to Katie.

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Adel, IA
50003

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