Special Guests

Dr. Elizabeth Severino relaxes with her rescue sheltie, Alex, in the Francis of Assisi Healing Garden of Peace on her property. Photo by MCM.

Dr. Elizabeth Severino is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Workshop Leader, World-Renowned Animal Communicator and Ordained Spiritual Healer. Dr. Liz will also be doing animal communication readings on Saturday and Sunday. Learn what your current or past animals have to say and how they're feeling through communication sessions with Dr. Liz! Readings will be conducted throughout the day on Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. ** Bring either your animal(s), or something physical from your animal(s): picture, collar, tag, toy, harness, bedding, urn, blanket, bridle, etc. PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that you make appointments ahead of time for readings. Contact Dr. Liz at NrgHealer@aol.com [mailto:NrgHealer@aol.com] or call her at 856.582.1700.

Ultimate Air Dogs™  ULTIMATE AIR DOGS™ , one of the premier dock jumping organizations in the country, puts on professional events that draw in thousands of spectators while maintaining a family friendly atmosphere. Their shows become the feature of every festival or show that they do! They started as a grassroots Michigan dock jumping club, striving to make every single participant feel important, from the smallest Novice jumper to the biggest Ultimate high flyer! That is why they created the Divisional Finals where the top 5 dogs from each division are invited to compete in a Grand Finale! Another way that they put the dog first, is by providing more open dock time than any other organization. Whenever possible their participants will be able to practice. If dogs are having difficulty learning, their crew of volunteers will often provide free help between activities. Every Ultimate Air Dog is equally special. All mixes and breeds are welcome!

Elwood
ELWOOD, best known for being crowned the World's Ugliest Dog, is loved all over the world for being so adorable. Elwood now spends his time reminding everyone to SAVE A LIFE and "Adopt" a Homeless Animal. Millions of animals die every year because there aren't enough homes, so Elwood ask everyone to please make sure your pets are spayed and neutered. Elwood has appeared on Animal Planet, The View, Inside Edition, CNN, The Today Show, as well as internationally on news broadcast from Brazil, Germany, India, Austria, England, Chile and more. Elwood shares his message that it's "OK to be different" in his book Everyone Loves Elwood and will be on hand to pawtograph his book and share his story of love and being a "rescued dog". A portion of all sales of Elwood's book benefits homeless animals. Elwood will be appearing at Fido’s Festival USA on Saturday and Sunday.

Apollo and Winslow
Meet Apollo and Winslow, Basset Hound champions in the Tri-State Basset Hound Olympics.  Apollo and Winslow are the spokesdogs for Pawtographs™, a charitable foundation whose mission is for all animals to enjoy the life for which they have been given, in a safe and loving environment. Apollo and Winslow are the Pawtographs™ Activists and have appeared on NBC10, CW11NY, CNN Headline News, CBS3, and CN8.  Meet Apollo and Winslow on Saturday throughout the day.  Visit the Pawtographs™ booth to purchase an autographed photo to benefit the work of Pawtographs™.  Apollo and Winslow would like to request your support of legislation to create a National Animal Rescue Day whose focus is, along with Pawtographs™, to create awareness, to educate, to increase animal adoption, and to increase financial support of animal rescues throughout America.

Gail Kasper
Gail Kasper is the Executive Director of Pawtographs and reports to her two Basset Hounds, Apollo & Winslow. Gail Kasper will appear as a celebrity emcee and judge on Saturday. Gail is an internationally renowned Professional Speaker, author, in-demand television personality, and the reigning Ms. Continental America. Ranked in the top 12% in the country as a Professional Speaker, according to National Speaker Association statistics, Gail has served as a Contributing Editor to the national magazine, Success, and is the co-author, along with Stephen Covey and Brian Tracy, of the book Mission Possible and author of the audio CD programs Make a Decision to Win and Likeable You. Her television portfolio has been complemented by numerous appearances on network affiliates such as ABC, FOX, CW11, and CBS where she was the former co-host of the Emmy award-winning America’s TVJobNetwork.

Sydney Kramer
Sydney Kramer, who is a ninth grader in the Downingtown School District, is the creator and author of Cookie Dalmatian Mysteries. Sydney wrote her first book, “The Case of the Missing Prom Dress,” when she was 11. She has written two other books-“The Diary of Ms. Jane French Bull” and “The Mystery of Baliana Island.” Sydney has been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Kansas City Star, Tampa Tribune, Wilmington News Journal and was featured in “Secrets of Successful Kids,” by Peter Kuitenbrouwer. Sydney aspires to be an actress and win an Oscar. Be inspired by Sydney on Saturday at our Doggie Tales booth where she will conduct book signings and discuss her Cookie Dalmatian Mysteries series and her career as a young author.

Dr. Jennifer Morris
Dr. Jennifer Morris currently practices emergency and general medicine at The Black Horse Pike Animal Hospital and Regional Veterinary Emergency Service. Since her graduation from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, Dr. Morris has been committed to providing the dogs and cats of Southern New Jersey with the most compassionate level of veterinary care. Known for her exceptional knowledge of canine and feline reproduction and pediatrics, Dr. Morris works vigorously with a large number of breeders in the Washington Township area to ensure optimal wellness for all of our community’s dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 

Session 1: Spaying & Neutering - There's More Benefits Than You Think
Did you know that breast cancer is more prevailant in dogs who are not spayed or spayed later in life? Dr. Jennifer Morris will discuss all of the benefits of spaying and neutering- from reproductive, to preventative and behavioral issues. In addition, you'll learn the surprising facts of what happens when you choose not to spay and neuter your pets.
Session 2: How to Recognize the Need For Emergency Care
It's Sunday night and your dog has been vomiting since yesterday and now is just not acting himself. Is this an emergency? Dr. Jennifer Morris will teach you how to identify the need to seek emergency care, from the most obvious signs and symptoms to the subtle, and what to be prepared for when seeking emergency care for your pets.