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2009 NATURAL PET EXPO, - RAIN, RAIN DIDN'T KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.

A little rain, well, actually, a lot of rain, couldn't stop the Natural Pet Expo at Liberties Walk, in Northern Liberties from having it's day. Thank you to ALL you who showed up to share your passion for all things natural, all things pets!

Heather Fowler (www.heatherfowlerphotography.com) & April Ziegler (www.aprilziegler.com) captured the rain and shine of people, pets and products. Enjoy!







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INFINITE GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED, VOLUNTEERED, DONATED PRIZES, SUPPLIES, TIME AND TALENTS.

RAIN or SHINE!

The weather cannot stop pet enthusiasts interested in raising awareness & encouraging natural care.

The rain is expected to end around or before 10am!!

We'll be here so come on down and enjoy the event with us!

Cannot wait to see you.

Natural Pet Expo, Sunday Sept 27, 2009

HEY PET ENTHUSIASTS. YOU care about your whole body, mind, health and nutrition. So it goes without saying that your pets health & welfare deserves the same attention. Perhaps you need more information? To find out all you need to know to keep them in the natural health groove, spend the day with US at the 6th annual Natural Pet Expo. This year is BIGGER & BETTER than ever with entertainment, games, prizes and exhibitors galore... THIS YEAR take part in the NATURAL PET STAR CHALLENGE - Grand Prize winner gets a free studio shoot with the chance that YOUR dog could be the next NPE cover pet!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, @ LIBERTIES WALK, Northern Liberties, Phila, PA - 1040 North 2nd Street 10-5PM

LOCATION LOCATION: Liberties Walk (1000+ North 2nd Street), a four-square block mixed-use development with a village feel that consists of apartments over ground floor commercial spaces. Filled with shops, cafes and restaurants, the inverted layout runs cross grain to the grid of streets offers people a walkway from the western part of the neighborhood through to the adjacent Piazza which has it’s own courtyard, retail shops and vendor area. The unique array of businesses on Liberties Walk have fast become destinations for the city’s young, hip and trendy.

FREE PARKING!!! Yes, I said FREE PARKING! There is residential street parking around Liberties Walk Courtyard for residents and visitors, but the best place to park is across 2nd street at the Piazza parking. The event is NOT at the Piazza, but we may use their FREE parking. Look for signage labeled FREE PARKING off of Germantown Avenue adjacent to the Piazza. USE only the designated FREE parking. The other lot next door WILL ticket and tow.

IN ATTENDANCE: Over 60 exhibitors will grace Liberties Walk representing the following categories:

• NUTRITION: organic, holistic & natural food, gourmet treats, supplements, vitamins.
• NATURAL HEALTH: holistic vets & clinics, emergency care, acupuncture.
• WELLNESS: natural health remedies, flower remedies, essential oils.
• BEHAVIOR: experienced positive reinforcement specialists.
• SPIRITUAL: animal communicators, healing touch for animals, reiki.
• RETAIL: handmade clothing, leashes, pet items, groomers.
• ARTISTS: photographers, mosaics,
• ADVOCACY: educating on the topics of dog fighting, animal abuse, chained animals, canine cancer.
• ADOPTION: PSPCA, Pennsylvania Animal Welfare Society-PAWS.
• RESCUE: Greyhound, Boxers, German Shepherd, large breed and more...

MEDIA ALERT: Watch for us on the 10! show on NBC 10 on Friday, Sept 25th at 11am to promote the event. Paul Hellings will be talking about cost effective ways to care for your pet NATURALLY!

Check us out in the event section on CBS3’s Pet Page with Carol Erickson.

Listen to NOW 97.5 FM for radio commercials and airplay. NOW 97.5 will be at the event LIVE from 10-12 noon!

Meet the Stars and Co-hosts of the Pet Podcast Channel, Robbin & Joseph Everett. Stop by for autographs, pictures and a "Woofy Woo Casting Call". Give a big "Woofy Woo" and get on their show! Enter to win fun prizes too! The Pet Podcast Channel Show is free Web TV found at www.tppc.tv.

ALERT THE MEDIA: Be sure to tell your pet family, friends, lists and organizations. And don’t forget the social network on Twitter, FB, MySpace or any other media you can think of...

NATURAL TALENT, LOOKS, STYLE: NEW and oh-so-exciting this year is the NATURAL PET STAR CHALLENGE for ALL dogs including rescue, foster, adoptable and area pets. Pets & their people can register all morning at the NPE table, with a parade starting at 12:30 pm, winding through the event and judged in front of the stage. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, trick, style, pet/owner look alikes, healthiest coat, farthest traveled, etc. The Grand Prize winner is chosen by the crowd and earns a FREE studio shoot courtesy of Heather Fowler Photography. The winning pooch will be featured on the NPE website and may be used in next years Natural Pet Expo ad campaign! Woot!

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! After the Pet Star Challenge, star speakers take the stage: Chicago Animal Communicator Dawn Wrobel, fields questions from pets and their owners www.dawnwrobel.com, NPE featured guest Paul Hellings, traveled all the way from New Zealand to describe the benefits of a natural therapy called N.I.S. (Neurological Integrated System) www.ahh.co.nz. What IS it and how can it help both human and pets reach optimum health at a fraction of the cost of traditional care. And then, Dr. Tina Fuoco introduces veterinary acupuncture and how it can help keep down the cost of caring for an aging pet.

ENTERTAIN ME! Join in and get interactive in the PET-TAINMENT area with games for you and your pets including “So You Think You Can Sit” - a form of musical chairs for dogs who know how to sit and sit well; ‘Dog Gone A Limbo’ — how low can your pet go; “Agility Idol” - stay the course for agile dogs & their owners --- and more!!!

PET TUNES: Onstage will be several pet loving bands including Electric Yellow- www.electricyellowmusic.com, - an improvisational minded rock/funk/jam quartet based out of the Philly area. The band shares an uncommon love for music and an energetic stage show that has been entertaining audiences for the past year. After all, it is better to love and dance than to hate and not dance... Complimenting Electric Yellow is Adrienne's Cousin- www.myspace.com/adriennescousin - Five talented musicians born and raised in the Philadelphia area make up Adrienne’s Cousin., Adrienne’s Cousin has played in bars, coffee shops, and at weddings. Their sound is comparable to Coldplay, Damien Rice, Dave Matthews Band and many more. They are a versatile band covering songs from Brittany Spears, to Dr. Dre to DMB and Sublime and creating originals that fall into the genres of rock, reggae and just recently funk.

AUTHOR, AUTHOR, WRITE ALL ABOUT IT:

Stop by and see Valerie J. Wood and get Valerie’s new book, Breakfasts with Buster, a touching story of Valerie’s mixed breed dog, Buster, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 10. Breakfasts with Buster details the aggressive approach Valerie took with her choice to use holistic and natural methods to accompany traditional veterinary medicines for him.

SAY CHEESE PLEASE: Sit pretty, get your groom on and stop to get you and your pets picture taken with your pet onsite courtesy Heather Fowler Photography www.heatherfowlerphoto.com! Donate your sitting fee, proceeds benefit Street Tails Animal Rescue.

DONATE & WIN: Again this year, we are holding a raffle with proceeds to benefit Street Tails Animal Rescue. We would be delighted if you would participate to WIN. Please visit the NPE table to see the prizes and get a raffle ticket. ALL raffle winners will be announced from the stage at 4:30pm ---be there and win!

PET DETAILS: If your pet is friendly, controlled and safe, we welcome you to bring them. Please care for them accordingly: The location is urban, there is grass and a park nearby. please pick up after your pet, provide food, water, shade and/or beds to sit on if you are staying all day. NOTE: There will be signs posted informing you of your legal responsibilities. Please read them and be responsible for your own pet. Unruly pets & owners will be asked to leave.

IN GRATITUDE: Most gracious & infinite thanks to THE Linds at CHIC PETIQUE, Gwen Carry at CHEZ BOW WOW, Paul Hubert, the graphically talented Andrea Regusters, Rebecca Braglia of thephillydog,com, Lois Turpin, CBS3/CW Philly, NOW 97.5, Tppc-tv, Nathan Reinert, April Ziegler, Heather Fowler, TNT Rental, Tower Investments, Reliable Printing, Paul Hellings, Sascha the wonder dog, countless volunteers and ALL for choosing to participate and support this years Natural Pet Expo.

HOW DO I GET TO THE NPE?

DIRECTIONS:

POINTS NORTH
South on Delaware Expy/I-95 S toward Philadelphia
Take exit 23 for Girard Ave/Lehigh Ave
Merge onto E Girard Ave
Turn left at N 2nd St to Liberties Walk Courtyard, 1040 N. 2nd Street.

POINTS SOUTH
Take I-95 N
Take exit 22 on the left for Callowhill St toward Independence Hall/I-676 E/US-30 E
Slight left at Callowhill St
Turn right at N 5th St
Turn right at W Girard Ave
Turn right at N 2nd St to Liberties Walk Courtyard, 1040 N 2nd Street.

POINTS WEST
East on I-76 E
Slight left at I-676 E/Vine St Expy (signs for Central Philadelphia/I-676 E)
Take the exit toward Broad St
Slight right at Vine St
Turn left at N Broad St/PA-611
Turn right at W Girard Ave
Turn right at N 2nd St to Liberties Walk Courtyard,1040 N. 2nd Street.

POINTS EAST - NEW JERSEY
Entering Pennsylvania over Ben Franklin Bridge (Toll)
Take the 5th St exit
Slight right at N 5th St
Turn right at W Girard Ave
Turn right at N 2nd St to Liberties Walk Courtyard, 1040 N. 2nd Street

NATURAL PET EXPO 2009

6th Annual Natural Pet Expo
Sunday, Sept 27 10-5pm
1040 N. 2nd Street – Liberties Walk,

Northern Liberties/Phila PA

In it's 6th year, the Natural Pet Expo is quickly earning a reputation in the region for being THE venue for holistic & natural health care for pets. This years theme 'COST EFFECTIVE NATURAL CARE FOR PETS'.

The Natural Pet Expo raises awareness and encourages natural & holistic health for pets and also provides an excellent venue to gather information on products and services focused on natural, holistic, organic, spirituality, behavior and alternative health for pets & their pet families.

The event features opportunities to learn about the latest information on food, nutrition & health, behavior, wellness in addition to rescue organizations, pet adoptions, LIVE MUSIC, entertainment, prizes, giveaways and more...

At 12:30, show off YOUR pet's style, charm and talent in a pet parade with prizes for BEST COSTUME, MOST CHARMING, BEST TRICK.

Featured guest this year is Paul Hellings, a WORLD ACCLAIMED healer from New Zealand specializing in natural care. See following post for more info!

Partial List of Exhibitors include

NOW 97.5

Thephillydog.com

Phillydogsbiteback.com
TPPC-TV, The Pet Podcast Channel

Natura/Evo
Natures Variety
Merrick Pet Foods
Breeders Choice
Wellness
Dogswell
Canine Caviar
Stella & Cheweys
Regal Pet Foods
Deserving Pet Vitamins

K-9 Pet Chef
Dog Gone Deli

Chic Petique
Cutters Mill Natural Pet Store

Animal Healing Center

Injoy Health – Essential Oils, Reiki
Dawn Wrobel - Animal Communicator
Tina Fuoco – Veterinary Acupuncturist

Giant Breed Rescue /Animal Communicator

K-9Training & Behavioral Therapy

Your Dog & You - Behavior Training

The Denim Dog
Chez Bow Wow Grooming
Bow Wow Meows Grooming

Andrew Pinkham Photography
April Zeigler Photography

Moonshadow Mosaics

Pinup for Pitbulls

Canine Cancer Research USA

PSPCA
PAWS

Cares4Pets

NJ AId for Animals

Philadelphia Greyhound Connection

Adopt A Boxer Rescue

Greyhound Angels Adoption

German Shepherd Rescue

AND MORE...

WORLD ACCLAIMED HEALER featured at Natural Pet Expo

World Acclaimed Healer for People & Pets returns to Philadelphia,

September 20 - October 2nd --- BOOK NOW!

PAUL HELLINGS, WORLD ACCLAIMED HEALER returns to the East Coast to appear at the 6th Annual Natural Pet Expo --- September, 27, 2009 – 1040 N. 2nd Street, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA 10-5pm.

Paul Hellings is an experienced, trained practitioner in N.I.S. Neurological Integration System, [formerly known as *NeuroLink] See more detailed description below.

An N.I.S consultation, uses acupressure points and kinesiology (muscle testing) to access the blueprint of the body held by the brain. In one hour long session, it offers the ability to check and have the brain re-set internally. It works on allergies, digestion problems, hormonal and behavioral issues, infections, yeast imbalances, organ and gland functions,

intermittent lameness and skeleton realignments --- again, ALL within 1 session and without a need for repeat consultation. ALL N.I.S treatments are gentle, non invasive and time is taken to allow you, your cat and/or dog to become familiar with the process in a stress-free friendly environment.

N.I.S. is a paradigm shift in the way our Western culture views healthcare

& medical treatment, however I and many others are living testimonies to it's success.

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TESTIMONIALS:

"I had to just say THANK YOU! one more time... It was amazing how Paul was able to pinpoint things that I didn't mention upfront ~ he is the best! And, knowing how I feel, I am positive Shadow, my cat is feeling the same way. Paul is an absolutely gifted, sweet, special person, let alone the wonderful service he provided for us. I never expected to meet anyone in my life like him. I'm forever grateful! I don't even want to say that it made my day ~ it made my lifetime!!" ~Maria M, Philadelphia, PA

"It was such a pleasure to meet Paul and be treated by him. Roman and I had a wonderful experience with NIS. I feel great and went from feeling like an old lady needing a hip replacement to absolutely no pain and feeling myself again! I feel lighter, more energetic and healthier than ever! I have been spreading the word and hope to introduce many people to Paul next year when he returns. He is a great asset to our community." ~Suzanne B, Philadelphia, PA

"THANK YOU so MUCH for guiding me to see Paul! Daniel and I saw him today. I am very happy we did. I told my friend M. about my experience and she wants to call to make an appointment for this weekend for a whole family. They will be coming from NY. ~ Anna D, Philadelphia, PA

"My experience with Paul was wonderful. My husband would like an appointment. I am hoping to return at least one more time." ~Sandy H. Philadelphia, PA

"He was amazing --- I was skeptical and then he nailed things about me --- it was quite amazing. I am in the process of researching his suggestions and plan to adjust my diet accordingly." ~Andrea M., Philadelphia, PA

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BOOKING CONSULTATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Paul will be speaking at the Natural Pet Expo on Sept 27 at 1pm about NIS & Natural Home Cooking for Pets! He is also available to speak to your group or organization of 10+ people. Please contact me for available dates.

To book a speaking engagement for groups OR to book a personal appointment for YOU or YOUR pet --- SEPTEMBER 20 thru OCTOBER 2, 2009 please contact me.

Email: natrlpetexpo@earthlink.net

or call 215-356-9365.

REGISTER to PARTICIPATE in the next Natural Pet Expo - September 27, 2009

Calling all exhibitors, vendors, non-profit service organizations, integrative health practitioners, rescue groups, authors, entertainers and artists.

Please join the Natural Pet Expo's (NPE) mission: Raising awareness and encouraging holistic and natural care --- to educate and empower pet owners to make confident and healthy choices regarding their pet’s health.

NPE attracts and targets scores of enthusiasts dedicated to caring for themselves and their pets in the best way they can --- naturally and holistically. Join our efforts and take advantage of reaching YOUR target market. In its 6th year, the NPE brings together leading pet experts, veterinarians, animal advocates, nutritionists, alternative care specialists, rescue groups, authors, business’, products and services dedicated to natural care and wellness. It ALL takes place at Liberties Walk, Sunday, September 27, from 10am to 5pm in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, PA. Email natrlpetexpo@earthlink.net for information on rates, advertising & sponsorship.

In addition to the event, we print an auxiliary NPE Resource Guide which is given away as a valuable resource. The booklet includes advertisements, articles on holistic and health related topics and lists business, services and product by category as a helpful resource for area pet families concerned about the natural care and wellness of their animals. The theme for 2009’s Guide is ‘Cost Effective Natural Care for Pets’ and any article submitted for consideration should reflect this topic. The NPE Guide is offered free at the event and distributed throughout the year at area pet stores within the Greater Philadelphia area extending it’s reach and value.

CBS3/CW Philly have joined in support of the NPE mission. Don't miss this opportunity to reach your target client/customer/audience by choosing to be a sponsor on the Event, Corporate or Marketing level and receive valuable exposure.

There are several ways in which you can participate in the 2009 Natural Pet Expo to reach key demographics interested in natural living & care for their pets!

PARTICIPATION:

• Sponsor: Event, Corporate, Marketing Level
• Vendor
• Advertise in the NPE Resource Guide·
• Author/Speaker
• Submit sample products for giveaways
• Submit article for consideration in the NPE Resource Guide - 2009 Theme: ‘Cost Effective Natural Care for Pets’
• Submit YOUR listing in the NPE Resource Guide - Catagories: NUTRITION, BEHAVIOR, VETERINARY, RESCUE, ALT/SPIRITUAL, ARTISTIC MISC

Act now, space is limited. The deadline for sponsorship, advertising and early registration ends July 1!

NPE is a not-for-profit organization which began in 2004, to educate pet consumers about the benefits of natural & holistic care. A portion of proceeds benefit Street Tails Animal Rescue facilitated by Chic Petique Pet stores.