The City of Santa Monica Office of Emergency Management Division, the American Red Cross of Santa Monica, Los Angeles Region, and the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcLA) will hold the third
annual Free Pet Emergency Preparedness Fair, Saturday, February 25, from 9 to 3 at Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica.

The event will offer a variety of services and activities for every type of pet. Free identification micro-chipping of dogs, cats and exotic pets will be available to the first 125 people who register at the Fair. In addition, low cost pet vaccinations will be available.

Dog training demonstrations, pet disaster preparedness tips, pet contests with prizes, animals available for adoption and entertainment by pets and their masters will be featured. A wide range of human and pet emergency supplies will be available for purchase.

People and their pets are all welcome. Cats, rabbits and more exotic pets, such as turtles, iguanas, lizards, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and others, must be in pet carriers. Dogs must be leashed. People are asked not to bring pets in cardboard boxes, milk crates or other improvised containers.

The highlight will be a pet contest for the pet that most resembles his or her owner, the largest, the most unusual, the smallest, the most obedient and most talented pets.

Actress Christina Moore will once again be Mistress of Ceremonies. A number of animal experts including Karen “Doc” Halligan, DVM, and other celebrity pet owners will be available to offer advice for keeping pets healthy and happy.

Fairgoers will see the first public emergency pet fair demonstration of BARKCODE®, a revolutionary new, affordable, nickel-sized, collar tag identification system that can be scanned with cell phones, tablets or other mobile devices to connect a lost or injured pet to its owner or caretaker. Pet fair sponsors and exhibitors will be on hand with free samples, literature, news about products, services and general pet care

The fair will be held, rain or shine. Free parking is available near Clover Park — look for directional signs. Food and beverages from some of the region’s most popular food trucks will be available onsite.

For more information, visit www.smgov.net/oem or call the City of Santa Monica, Office of Emergency Management at 310-458-2263 during regular business hours or email: paul.weinberg@SMGOV.NET