Come to the Pampered Pet Expo 2008 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 8 - 10, from 10 am - 7 pm each day.  Enjoy all the fun and games that Orlando has to offer while attending one of the biggest pet parties in both Orlando and the state.  There will be vendor booths that offer pet food, toys, treats, supplies, housing, clothes, costumes, furniture and services.  There will also be demonstrations, educational presentations, exhibits, pet Adoptions featuring Central Florida rescue groups and shelter animals, prizes, giveaways and so  much more for you, your family and your pets.  For more information please visit www.pamperedpetexpo.com.  $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/kids ages 4-12, Parking is $6.

Join the SPCA of Central Florida on Thursday, July 24th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Orlando Marriott Downtown for Wine for Whiskers 2008, the hottest wine tasting in Orlando! All proceeds go to the cool cats and dogs of Central Florida.

Meet and mingle with other animal lovers at this  casual event.  Come out to taste wines from across the world that will be paired with fun appetizers. Enter to win raffle items and door prizes, such as vacation packages and gift baskets.  Last year's event was the largest attended, raising more than $19,350, with more than 380 guests!  Their goal this year is  to top that!  Donations raised by this event will help shelter, vaccinate and spay/neuter companion animals before going to their new adopted homes, as well as, bring continued support to other programs - Cruelty and Neglect Investigations, Pet Food Xpress, Project F.A.I.T.H., Pet Visitation Program, and more!  Online Advance Sales: $40/person.  At the door: $45.  For more information or to purchase tickets online please visit www.ohs-spca.org.