A Big Event for Eastern Iowa Pet Lovers is Coming Up This Month

The 2025 Eastern Iowa Pet Expo is only a few days away!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2025 EASTERN IOWA PET EXPO

On Saturday, April 19th, pet lovers all over Eastern Iowa will come together for the annual Eastern Iowa Pet Expo at the National Guard Armory in Cedar Rapids. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you and your family are invited to come out for adoptable pets from local rescues, vendors, baked goods, food trucks, and more!

2025 EASTERN IOWA PET EXPO HIGHLIGHTS

Some of the highlights of this year's event include a pet nutrition seminar from Dr. Christine Woodford, a petting zoo from Cheshire Moon Farms, live grooming demonstrations from La Bella Pet Spa, a live podcast recording with Straight Up Dog Talk, and a car show hosted by RW AutoDetailing. The car show will take place outside the venue and will feature music, professional photographers, and a wide variety of vehicles... all are welcome! It will also serve as a fundraiser for the Eastern Iowa Pet Expo. Oh, and did we mention that an emotional support SKUNK will be in attendance?! His name is Mr. Sushi!

READ MORE: YOUR GUIDE TO 2025 EASTERN IOWA FARMERS' MARKETS 

PET RESCUES AT THE 2025 EASTERN IOWA PET EXPO

The pet rescues that will be present at this year's event include:

• A Purposeful Life
• Dogs Forever, Cedar Rapids
• A Home for EveryBunny
• S.A.I.N.T Cat Rescue, Cedar Rapids
• Animal Welfare Friends, Monticello
• Rockstar Cockers
• Golden Retriever Rescue of Iowa
• Spock’s Sanctuary, Des Moines
• Iowa Family Rescue and Exotics, Boone

2025 EASTERN IOWA PET EXPO ADMISSION IS FREE

Admission into the Eastern Iowa Pet Expo is free, but donations are more than welcome! That includes monetary donations, but also donations of dog, cat, and rabbit food! Please consider bringing some sort of donation to help out all of these amazing organizations.

For more information about this year's event, you can check out the Facebook page HERE.