Pet expo 2012

SillyMangoX

Just saw on their facebook page there are 4 weeks left to go! So who's going this year?

apache

I go every year. Not sure i will be able to make it this year. Very informative though and a great day out. Best of all you can bring your pet and chat to other owners.

andreac

Ill be there with my two Rotties again representing the breed in the breed village so come say hi

toadfly

I've been the last three years but can't this yr cos I have a wedding. Brought my Mam last year and she loved it. Sickened I am missing it :-(

tk123

I thought it was meh last year...but will probably go this year anyways lol! Which day is busier - Saturday or Sunday?

Dunny

What is this? Id love to take the woman.

SillyMangoX

andreac wrote: »

Ill be there with my two Rotties again representing the breed in the breed village so come say hi

Ooh definately will, cooper was so friendly last year Im considering bringing our girl whos half rottie, show her what she should look like :P

SillyMangoX

tk123 wrote: »

I thought it was meh last year...but will probably go this year anyways lol! Which day is busier - Saturday or Sunday?

I went on the Saturday last year and it was really busy but its hard to know with it being in a new venue!

BillyMitchel

I'm not on Facebook. Where and when is it on? Any links? Thanks!

Dunny

http://www.facebook.com/PetExpo.Ireland

This it??

ABajaninCork

Link here: http://www.petexpo.ie/

Gran Hermano

http://www.petexpo.ie

No need for Facebook

Dunny

Im going to this now, looks fantastic and it's in October.

ABajaninCork

Is it better than the Pet Expo in Mallow this year? The Mallow one was OK, but could've done with more stalls and more people showing their pedigree dogs.

SillyMangoX

The mallow show was part of a home and garden show and from what I heard it didnt have half the stuff there. The one in punchestown is a stand alone show so it should be much better

ABajaninCork

Yeah. Just debating whether to load up wagon and dog to go to Punchestown from Cork...

tk123

SillyMangoX wrote: »

The mallow show was part of a home and garden show and from what I heard it didnt have half the stuff there. The one in punchestown is a stand alone show so it should be much better

It was a bit crap last year compared to the year before imo so hopefully there'll be more space and free stuff this year. God last year I was going to buy cheap Robbies and vet bed ready for crate rest! :eek: The year has flown by!

ABajaninCork

It says on the website Punchestown. I assume this is the racecourse?

Dunny

ABajaninCork wrote: »

It says on the website Punchestown. I assume this is the racecourse?

yup

http://www.petexpo.ie/visitor-info/floorplan

ABajaninCork

Thanks! The website didn't make it too clear for those of us who are not Irish and nor familiar with Dublin and surrounds...:)

Dunny

No probs

Assassins Creed

Great. Looking forward to it.

Assassins Creed

ABajaninCork wrote: »

It says on the website Punchestown. I assume this is the racecourse?

Yep the racecourse. Heres the directions from the site for others.

http://www.petexpo.ie/visitor-info/travel-a-accomodation

Dunny

Got a message on FB, they are trying to organise a dog friendly bus from Dub

Raminahobbin

andreac wrote: »

Ill be there with my two Rotties again representing the breed in the breed village so come say hi

Yay! Another opportunity to see Cooper the big loveable cuddlemonster

I'm the girl who recognised him at the Paddy's Day show!! I've recognised so many dogs from boards IRL that it's bordering on sad

BluesBerry

Are puppies welcome at this and where do you buy tickets?

Morf

Oh dear. I just had a look through the World of Cats" section and now I'd like several pedigree cats. 3 cats is probably enough though.

tk123

BluesBerry wrote: »

Are puppies welcome at this and where do you buy tickets?

Yep as long as they're vaccinated - they tell you to bring the vaccination card but I've never been asked for it. You can buy tickets online In advance or there on the day.

Bubblefett

I'm hoping to get out to this this year- I've never been. In two minds about bringing the woof though- he's tiny (chihuahua cross) and gets a little nervous in crowds so don't think it'd be worth putting him through the stress. I've a doggy carry bag for him but I only use that if I have to get a taxi with him, don't think he'd like to be carried around for an hour or two in it .

Papillon!

wow i really want to go to this, it looks awesome. My baby pug is only half way to house training at the moment thow..not sure i fancy bringing a mop. Think ill have to leave her behind :rolleyes:

Sigma Force

Yeh it can be very tiring for young pups so it's easier to leave them behind although at the same time it's a great oppertunity to expose them to crowds and other animals and all that. I always thought pet strollers (why do I say strollers..they're buggies)..anyhoo..always thought they were a bit of a barmy idea but last time we went we could of really don't with one. Even though our Pap is fully grown (2 at the time) he got very tired (he's a country boy not used to the hussle and bussle of a city) and carrying him around for hours was no fun (for hubby) even he (think he's lost the plot when it comes to the Pap) thought a stroller would be a great idea for trips like pet expos.

...Have to agree there and maybe Santa Paws will get one for him....

Papillon!

:Di want to bring a bike with one of those tents on wheels behind it... people use them for kids and dogs...

Dunny

Where would you be cycling from? I think we should get a sponsorship going for Papillon

andreac

Here is an offer from Pigsback for anyone going to the Pet Expo, great deal actually!!

http://megadeals.pigsback.com/megadeal/46579?utm_source=Local&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20120912

Papillon!

Dunny wrote: »

Where would you be cycling from? I think we should get a sponsorship going for Papillon

smithfield! might take me a while;)

Evac101

We used to use one of those for transporting our two when they were (much) smaller. If anyone wants it for 1-2 small/medium dogs (not exceeding combined weight of ~30 kg) they're welcome to it

Papillon!

Evac101 wrote: »

We used to use one of those for transporting our two when they were (much) smaller. If anyone wants it for 1-2 small/medium dogs (not exceeding combined weight of ~30 kg) they're welcome to it

i dont actually have a bike so ... :(

mosi

andreac wrote: »

Here is an offer from Pigsback for anyone going to the Pet Expo, great deal actually!!

http://megadeals.pigsback.com/megadeal/46579?utm_source=Local&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20120912

Thanks for the heads up on that...just exchanged 1500 Piggypoints for a pass so it's Pet Expo for free this year

SillyMangoX

My mam is refusing to bring the dog from Clare to punchestown in the car so I guess I have to resign myself to fawning over everyone elses dogs instead of parading around with my girl!

RossPaws

Might bring my rattie boys this year! Animal people usually are okay with the rodents

SingItOut

I'd love to take moone with me this year, I couldn't last year because I wasn't sure she would be allowed on a bus.
As I don't drive I'll be taking the train up, can anybody tell me if the racecourse is near the train station or how long a taxi would take to get there?

SillyMangoX

Only a week to go, yay

BullBauld

I'm gonna bring Rufus to this on Saturday. He's at the stage though where he just wants to cock his leg and have a pee on everything so don't stand too close
Do say hello though if you see myself and my Airedale.

Need to get a few bits too....car harness etc.

Will take in Kildare Village too...they have kennels there to leave your dog in while shopping so handy that.

Looking forward to it.

Papillon!

anyone going from the city centre?

baby and crumble

I really want to go to this! I'd love to bring Isabella but she's only a little hamster and while she'd have a ball (she's very nosy and active!) I'd be terrified something would happen her! Be great to get to handle more rodents though, I really want to handle some rats, I think I want to get them next... Exciting!

Sigma Force

There's a free shuttle bus going from Sallins I heard on the radio.

Papillon!

Sigma Force wrote: »

There's a free shuttle bus going from Sallins I heard on the radio.

oooh

now to figure out how to get to Sallins ahaha :rolleyes:

andreac

Papillon! wrote: »

oooh

now to figure out how to get to Sallins ahaha :rolleyes:

You can get the train to Sallins. Think it goes from Heuston Station.

andreac

Theres a shuttle bus going from Naas too.

SillyMangoX

I think the actual station is called sallins and naas does anyone know what exit would be best from the motorway coming from the other side of the country or is punchestown sign posted?

andreac

Are you coming up from the South on the N7? If so, just take the Naas exit, not the one that has Newbridge on it. The one closer to Dublin. The one where the big round ball is at. It should be signposted Naas/Sallins as far as i know.

Just checked Google maps for you there, its def Exit 9 and its sign posted Naas/Sallins.