First-ever KC Pet Fest brings adoptable animals, entertainment to American Royal in Kansas City
First-ever KC Pet Fest brings adoptable animals, entertainment to American Royal in Kansas City
The first-ever KC Pet Fest is taking place this weekend at the American Royal in Kansas City, with the goal of raising money and awareness for local animal shelters.
Valerie Clark, an organizer of the event, said, "We want to adopt as many animals this weekend as possible."
The event features dock-diving dogs, bird shows, and adoptable pets, with proceeds from ticket sales going directly to area shelters.
"Every single ticket allows us to donate money right back to those shelters," Clark said.
Clark explained that shelters in the area are currently at capacity. "Not everyone can adopt, and we understand that, but even this weekend, if you can come and pet a dog or a cat or a guinea pig, it still raises awareness and brings attention to the fact that those shelter vacancy rates are dropping. They're so full," she said.
The two-day event includes more than 95 vendors, many of which are local shelters hoping to find homes for animals. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own pets to the pet-fr...