| Chicago, IL | Mar 16-18 |
| Minneapolis, MN | Mar 24-25 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Mar 31-Apr 1 |
| Novi, MI | Nov |
| Chicagoland Family Pet Expo | Arlington Park Racecourse - Arlington Heights, IL | March 16-18 |
| Twin Cities Pet Expo | Minneapolis Convention Center - Minneapolis, MN | March 24-25 |
| West MI Expo | DeltaPlex Arena - Grand Rapids, MI | March 31-Apr 1 |
| Metro Detroit Pet Expo | Rock Financial Showplace - Novi, MI | November |
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February (date varies) |
Spay Day USA Annual nationwide campaign that encourages Americans to end the tragedy of pet overpopulation by having at least one pet spayed or neutered. Sponsored by Doris Day Foundation. www.ddaf.org. |
| April |
Animal Cruelty
Prevention Month Sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). www.aspca.org. |
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May (dates vary) |
Be Kind to Animals Week Promotes kindness and humane care toward animals. Sponsored by American Humane Association. www.americanhumane.org. |
| June |
Adopt-A-Shelter Cat
Month Promotes the adoption of cats from local shelters. Sponsored by ASPCA. www.aspca.org. |
| October |
Adopt-a-Shelter Dog
Month Promotes the adoption of dogs from local shelters. Sponsored by ASPCA. www.aspca.org. |