RichmondPetLovers.com Celebrates its First Birthday This Valentine's Day

RichmondPetLovers.com celebrates its first birthday and Valentine's Day at the Henrico Humane Society's Pet Expo.

Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 13, 2008 -- Valentine's Day is all about Pets for RichmondPetLovers.com. This Valentine's Day is Richmond, Virginia's online pet directory first birthday and they plan to celebrate their birthday and Valentine's Day at the Henrico Humane Society's 9th Annual Pet Expo this weekend.

Valentine's Day isn't just for humans anymore -- it's for pets too. According to a national survey of 1,000 pet owners by Purina, more than 61% plan to include their pet in their Valentine's Day celebration.

The typical Valentine's Day usually includes romantic dinners, sappy cards and chocolate. However, this year many pet lovers will also be showing their pets some love. Spending on pets for the holiday is estimated to reach $367 million, according to the National Retail Federation's 2008 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. Now, that's a lot of love!

"The Henrico Humane Society's PetExpo is a great option for Richmond area pet lovers who want to spend some time with their four-legged friends during the Valentine's Day weekend," says Mary Archer, RichmondPetLovers.com Editor-in-Chief PetLover. "You'll find many ways to spoil your pets with tasty treats, specialty gifts, games and contests. And if you are looking for love, there will be plenty of adoptable dogs and cats on-hand waiting to find their perfect match."

Show your pets some love this Valentines Day.

About The Henrico Humane Society's 9th Annual PetExpo
Saturday, February 16th at the ShowPlace in Mechanicsville from 10:00AM - 4:00PM. It is the biggest fundraiser for the Henrico Humane Society, supporting its mission to serve Richmond's homeless pets. Pet Expo highlights include pet psychic readings, dog rally courses, puppy races, caricatures, canine good citizen testing, pet fashion show, and dog and ferret contests. Learn more at http://www.henricohumane.org/expo/expo.php.

About RichmondPetLovers.com
They're pet lovers! They love pets--every furry, feathery, hairy, wet, scaly, slimy last one of them! Dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, rabbits, gerbils, ferrets, guinea pigs, turtles, frogs, snakes, lizards, you name it--they have a soft spot in our hearts for all types, sizes and personalities.

RichmondPetLovers.com is passionate about building an online community of fellow pet lovers in the greater Richmond, Virginia area and helping local rescue organizations, pet businesses and programs that exists for the protection and betterment of our precious pets and animals. Learn more at http://www.RichmondPetLovers.com.

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