America’s Family Pet Expo, presented by World Wide Pet Industry Association (WWPIA) drew throngs of holiday shoppers. More than 25 000 attendees shopped at over 200 exhibits for holiday gifts for pets and pet lovers. It was the largest attendance of any event since the new Rock Financial Showplace opened. Also hundreds of breeders, trainers, hobbyists, veterinarians and other animal experts and enthusiasts were on hand to educate the public regarding the selection, care and training of a wide variety of companion animals.