Blog: Finding your bliss in the Expo exhibit hall
Animal Care Expo’s tradeshow is a shopper’s paradise for anyone involved in animal welfare work
March 31, 2025
I’ll admit it: The highlight of Animal Care Expo for me is the shopping. As much as I learn from the workshops and the networking, it’s the exhibit hall where my adrenaline goes into overdrive.
There’s a world of businesses that serve the animal welfare field, and every year, about 150 of them unveil their latest and greatest innovations at Expo. As a longtime trap-neuter-return and cat rescue volunteer, I’m always on the lookout for new products that will help me outsmart a trap-shy cat or streamline tasks.
Expo is where I first encountered most of the equipment that now fills my garage (aka the local trap-loan depot). There are traps of every description along with monitoring devices, feral cat dens, cages designed for holding unsocialized cats with medical issues and nets for capturing the occasional escapee. My two pairs of bite gloves were carefully chosen after I tried on every pair on display at a previous Expo.
Online shopping has its conveniences, but there’s nothing like seeing new merchandise in person and chatting with the vendors.
In the Expo exhibit hall, I learn about everything from shelter housing to software solutions, as well as grant opportunities and the work of other nonprofits. I return home with a bag of goodies and a shopping list, along with notes, handouts and business cards that I share with my local animal sheltering and field services contacts.
If you’re looking for new services or items that will improve your day-to-day, there’s no place like the exhibit hall for finding what you need. You can even plan your shopping spree in advance with the conference app (search for Animal Care Expo 2025 in the app store).
Below is just a sampling of the exciting new products that you’ll find in this year’s exhibit hall:*
Animal Care Equipment and Services now offers professional stainless steel grooming caging to keep your customers’ pets safe and secure before, during and after grooming. Modular designed grooming cages are constructed from high quality 304 stainless steel with a magnetic latch locking system and are available in three sizes. (Booth 511)
Take pet protection and health monitoring to the next level with the BuddyID Complete Protection System + Temp. Designed for veterinary professionals, shelters and rescues, this all-in-one solution streamlines lost pet recovery and provides an easy, stress-free way to monitor animal health. (Booth 600)
Butterfly Ultrasound is launching its newest probe, the iQ3, this year. The most affordable and advanced point-of-care ultrasound on the market, the iQ3 allows both routine and critical care to be provided to patients anywhere. Butterfly is Fear Free certified. (Booth 529)
The CUDDLY Fetch Rewards Program makes fundraising as simple as sharing a link! Organizations can earn $35 for every new pet parent who purchases CUDDLY food through their unique link, plus a meal donation for every bag sold. Include your link in adoption packets, emails and social media—CUDDLY takes care of the rest while pets enjoy premium nutrition with real salmon as the first ingredient. (Booth 232)
Dechra Veterinary Products’ new sedative, Zenalpha, is an innovative alpha-2 combination drug. Sedation is an important tool in patient comfort and care but tends to be underused due to concerns about side effects and patient safety. Learn how Zenalpha provides a smooth experience from start to finish. (Booth 712)
DocuPet’s HomeSafe Smart Tracker is an all-in-one smart device designed to provide unrivaled insights into a pet’s whereabouts and well-being. This powerful device features precise GPS tracking using the reliable 5G network, as well as activity and medical-grade health monitoring. Stop by DocuPet’s booth for your chance to win a HomeSafe Smart Tracker! (Booth 723)
Fi’s Series 3 is a new breed of collar with 24/7 live GPS, activity and behavior tracking that keeps dogs safer and healthier. With up to three months of battery life, the Series 3 is ultra-durable without compromising on style or comfort. Make sure your rescue dogs are never lost and always found! (Booth 610)
GerVetUSA will be showcasing specially crafted dog and cat spay/neuter kits, which include 18 precision instruments made from European-grade stainless steel. Spay/neuter packs are available in multiple color coatings or ring-only coatings. Stop by our booth to explore our latest innovations and discuss your surgical needs with our team. (Booth 612)
Healthy Paw Life’s pet skin care products harness the holistic power of sulfur and other natural ingredients. Our newest products include OMNISx, a veterinary strength mousse designed for itchy, irritated or infection-prone skin for dogs and cats. SulVDerm is a high-strength sulfur skin support paste that calms, hydrates and supports irritated skin in companion animals. (Booth 324)
The Kinn Kleanbowl and the Slow Feed System provide a cleaner, healthier feeding solution for animal shelters. The Kleanbowl’s fiber bowl refills eliminate bacteria buildup, while the Slow Feed System helps prevent gulping, choking and digestive issues. Learn how Kinn products can simplify mealtimes at your shelter, improve animal health and save staff time. (Booth 634)
Petszel, the post-adoption support platform, is expanding its impact with the launch of a 24/7 veterinary and pet care tele-advice service. Fully integrated with leading shelter management software, Petszel delivers tailored post-adoption support, now with direct access to veterinary professionals. This new service is free for shelters and adopters during the critical first 30 days, helping pets stay in their new homes. (Booth 616)
Led by a longtime kitten rescuer and TNR advocate, Purrfect Wear specializes in apparel, totes and accessories for the animal lover. Wear your passion for helping animals on your sleeve—and spread a message. Visit our booth to check out our latest designs. (Booth 727)
Neighbors Verified, a service of Ring by Amazon, enables animal care and control agencies, shelters and rescues to connect with local residents on Neighbors through a free interface. Share targeted posts about lost or found pets, announce microchip clinics, promote adoption events and distribute pet safety information to your community. (Booth 225)
Through ShopDot Pet, shelters and rescues can build an online storefront of pet products without upfront inventory. ShopDot offers a suite of features to support fundraising and operational initiatives such as a campaign tracker and wish list builder. With over 90 pet brands on the platform, ShopDot makes it easy for you to raise funds and engage your supporters. (Booth 527)
Ulti-Mutt Toys’ Norfolk Lead is a slip leash with a permanently attached quick release designed specifically for shelter use! Made with super strong Biothane, our leashes hold up to even the strongest pullers and can be easily disinfected. Stop by our booth to pick up your own Norfolk Lead or to place an order. (Booth 640)
Ultra Lite Animal Enclosures now offers slide-out dividers in several of its cage models. These work great when you’re caring for feral animals, and they also provide a quick way to turn a three-unit enclosure into a six-unit enclosure! Stop by our booth to check out the Model 460 with slide-out dividers. (Booth 410)
P.S. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to register for Animal Care Expo 2025 in Las Vegas!
* This information is provided for your reference only. Each vendor provided the company and product descriptions, which have been edited for length and clarity. Humane World for Animals does not endorse, recommend or approve any of the products listed in this article or the companies that provide them.
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