Pet Show Testimonials

I want to thank you for organizing what was an outstanding event in 2011.  It was not only a pleasure to participate, but it really helped grow our business on Vancouver Island and in the Greater Victoria area in particular.  I was able to create consumer awareness and demand for our products at your event and that translated to stores asking for our product.  Your Vancouver Island Pet Expo was able to put me directly in touch with the end users of my products and the return on my investment was substantial.  I was really impressed with both the quantity and quality of the consumers you were able to drive to the show. Thanks again for putting on such a great event.

~ Campbell Woods Territory Sales Manager – Western Canada - Merrick Pet Care

Such a great weekend! Lots of people interested in learning more about the products I was showcasing. The hours were perfect and gave lots of people a chance to come down and check out the Expo. I love that you give away a plant at your events, it really is a nice gesture. It's also amazing that you put in the effort to come around and make sure everything is going ok (that rarely seems to happen at events). Great location for an event and affordable for families' to attend, which is great! Thanks again, you really did a great job. :)

~ Nikki- Health Products For Pets

As a charitable organization that is not yet very well known on Vancouver Island, but which provides an invaluable service to visually impaired people and families with an autistic child, it was such an incredible honour to be named as the Charity of Choice for the Vancouver Island Pet Expo. It was a stellar event that attracted lots of media coverage, thanks to your efforts, and we were very proud to be associated with it. From the very beginning of your serendipitous call, just as I was searching for your name so I could call you, it was wonderful to work with you. I was so impressed with your professionalism and commitment to creating an outstanding event, and knew from our first meeting that I could rely on your word for all of the details of our agreement. I also felt perfectly comfortable having you promote BCGDS and Autism Support Dogs with the various radio stations, as I felt you had truly listened to and internalized our mission, background info and goals. We also greatly appreciated the various extra support you solicited for us from the other vendors, like the people running the Face Painting and booth selling the coffee.The event ran so smoothly for us that it was a pleasure to work on, and we were able to meet with and promote our organization to literally thousands of people, thanks to you. When we had to turn people away from Sunday's Blindfold Walk, after a full hour of the show (and even though it was a nice sunny day outside) I knew that that was a real indicator of your success!

~ Barbara Haley, BC Guide Dog Services & Autism Support Dogs

Very well organized and everyone was so helpful! You went up and above to help us!!!! Much appreciated!
 

~ Mary Ross, BC Chihuahua Rescue

What an exciting weekend, I was so busy I had to bring in more girls to help. I got the exposure I wanted and more.
 

~ Silvia MacDonald - Owner, K9 Brite Bark Teeth Cleaning

We enjoyed our time at the Expo and would recommend it to anyone. We received such a great response from the community.
 

~ Sharon Ullom - Director, Insignia College of Health and Business

I think that you did an amazing job. You were totally available and present for the whole show, and I feel it was a success! Top Dog enjoyed being a part of it. I thought there was a great selection of local business, and I liked the layout of the booths. It gave us a great opportunity to network, both with the public, as well as with other business in the industry.

~ Cara Guidolin - Owner, Top Dog Daycare and Spa

I have already had tons of calls and feedback. Our client list has increased and this is only one week after the show!

~ Sue Williams, Fussy Cat

It absolutely exceeded my expectations - at previous shows in Montreal and Ottawa, I was lucky to hand out 5-10 brochures - here in Victoria, I ran out of marketing materials both days! Very well organized, I truly felt welcomed and appreciated as a vendor. 

~ Jocelyne Monette - Founder - Pet Loss Care Memorial Center

We had a great time and you did an excellent job of organizing everything!!!  Everything went off without a hitch!  Congratulations!!!  

~ Leslie Tilander, Furever After Small Dog Rescue Society

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Saturday, May 26, 2012
10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 27, 2012
10am - 5pm

Adults - $8
Youth (6-12)  - $6
Family (2 Adult 2 Youth) - $20
Kids (5 and under) - Free

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Tillicum Centre
3100 Tillicum Road
Victoria, BC V9A 6T2
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