Live animals continue to be one of the strongest drivers of in store engagement in pet specialty retail. Fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals create energy, spark curiosity, and give customers a reason to visit often. More than products, live animals deliver experience, education, and connection.
What makes CONNECT different isn’t just the size of the show. It’s the range of voices on the show floor. What makes CONNECT stand apart isn’t just the size of the show. It’s the range of exhibitors who come together on the show floor.
Trade shows should help you make better decisions, not drain your calendar. CONNECT was designed with one goal in mind: give pet industry buyers a focused, high-value environment where discovery, education, and purchasing all happen naturally, in the same place, at the same time.
Connect…Canada’s Pet Trade Expo is pleased to announce Actual Pet Foods as the official Title Sponsor for the 2026 event, taking place March 4 and 5 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This partnership brings together two organizations committed to elevating the standards of the Canadian pet industry through innovation, education, and collaboration.