Curiosity levels ran high at this year's Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo.
The event held at the John D. Bradley Convention, captured the attention of several people and pets on Saturday.
Organizer Connie Beneteau says they wanted to encourage as many people as possible to come out and enjoy the event.
"This is our second year," says Beneteau. "Last year was our first year and it was so well received that we decided we were going to go forward with it again."
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
That being said, this year's Pet Expo was kicked up a notch by bringing in a kangaroo, which turned out to be "very popular."
People also waited in line to snuggle up to other animals including puppies and bunnies.
Some may scurry at the idea of being under one roof with several different animals but Beneteau says it works out great because there's something for everyone.
"It's very difficult because the cats can't be next to the dogs and the snakes can't be next to the birds so it's a little bit of a logistics," she says. "Some people love all the animals and some people have their favourites so everybody has their choices here."
Beneteau adds they're hoping to be back again next year.
"As long as Chatham-Kent wants to see this happen then we'll continue to do it," she says.
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. March 11, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
