Animal lovers will be descending on the Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham this weekend. 
Today marks the start of the second annual Southwestern Ontario Pet Expo.
The two-day event includes a dog lure course, exotic animals, including birds, reptiles and a kangaroo, a number of area rescue groups and exhibitors.
The doors open at the Bradley Centre at 5 this afternoon, running until 9 tonight, and again 9 until 4 tomorrow.
Tickets, which can be purchased online at cktickets.com or at the door, are $10 each, kids under 13 are free.
Pets are welcome.