Pet Expo is Saturday at arena

As the Chautauqua County Humane Society prepares to open the doors to CCHS Pet Expo '26 on Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Northwest Arena, excitement is building amongst the event's vendors and supporters.

This year's Expo is presented by Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, whose commitment to animal welfare and community engagement helps make this event possible. Attendees will enjoy a packed lineup of activities, including live demonstrations from Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, The K9 Complex, Lake Effect Disc Dogs, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit. Local author Rebekah Sorenson will share her latest children's book, and animal care professionals will offer grooming tips, enrichment ideas, and wellness insights.

The expo's Adoption & Rescue Village, supported by Subaru Loves Pets, brings together shelters and rescues from across the region, giving visitors the chance to meet adoptable dogs and cats. With hands-on humane education stations presented by Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, kids will have plenty of opportunities to learn, explore, and engage.

More than 60 vendors will fill the arena with treats, toys, accessories, handcrafted goods, and community resources creating a vibrant marketplace for pet lovers and families alike. Layla's Pet Costume Parade returns, offering one of the most joyful and creative moments of the day.

"We can't wait to see all your pets," Chautauqua County Humane Society officials said in a news release. "CCHS will also be announcing the winner of the Pet Expo T-shirt Design Challenge presented by Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union. There will also be amazing exhibits like Grossology: The Hidden Health of Pets and The Area's Longest Art & Agility Course! $10 tickets available now at Chqhumane.org and at the door. As this series concludes, CCHS extends heartfelt thanks to the Jamestown Post‑Journal for helping share the stories, excitement, and mission behind Pet Expo '26."