The conference will include representatives from several animal welfare and other companion animal-related organizations located throughout southwest Virginia. Presentations on the human-animal bond, state and local ordinances regarding shelter policies, dogs in literature, achieving the animal welfare medical mission, animals in community disaster planning and others will be featured throughout the day. The expo will also include a variety of demonstrations by assistance dogs, Canine Good Citizens and Therapy Dog International tests, canine search and rescue and others. Animal welfare group representatives will also meet with Bob Christiansen, President, CLC Publishing. Christiansen has devoted his career to improving the relationship between pets and their owners through humane education.
Admission is free.