Grow.
Innovate.
Connect.
Join us at Connect… Canada’s Pet Trade Expo. Celebrating and promoting the growth of the Canadian pet industry with manufacturers, specialty pets live, distributors and more. A business to business show like no other.
Coming May 22-23, 2025
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Let's Connect.
As a Canadian hosted event, Connect Canada's Pet Trade Expo is proud to showcase the thriving pet industry in Canada, which is known for its love of animals and commitment to their welfare. Canada boasts a vibrant community of pet retailers, manufacturers, distributors, specialty pet breeders and service providers, all of whom contribute to the growth and innovation of the industry. Join us! Let's Connect!
Connect:
A B2B pet trade event celebrating the Canadian pet industry hosted and created with a team that is 100% built with individuals and vendors from the Canadian Pet Industry.
our 2025 Exhibitors
Buddy Belts
Buddy Belts
"It all began in the summer of 1997 when a miniature dachshund named Buddy came into our life. At just over a year old, we never could have imagined how he would quickly become the inspiration and star of the Buddy Belt brand."
– Roxanne Pettipas, Founder, CEO & Buddy’s Mom– Johnny Haslam, Co-Founder, Intl Liaison Officer & Buddy’s Dad
What started as a journey to better the life of one little dog, turned into the beginnings of a global brand. Buddy Belts was officially presented to the public at the PET Expo in Toronto, Canada in November 2001. Since then, Buddy Belt products have amassed steadfast loyal fans around the world and the BB Brand and company continues to grow.
The design features one buckle like traditional collars, but with one major difference – The Buddy Belt is a harness that hugs your pet's chest and fastens between the shoulder blades rather than around the neck. The streamlined design has no excess material, allowing for a low-cut neckline that prevents the harness from riding up near your pet’s throat. Two secure arm loops and a single strap allowed for a simple step-in design that is easy to use and doesn’t need to go over your pet's head.
For more information on Buddy Belts Click Here
Connect Lounge
Attendees and Exhibitors alike enjoyed all the amenities of the Connect Lounge. A spacious seating area with beverages, charging stations and plenty of seating area for impromptu meetings.
Education Stage
Connect brought 2 days of educational talks to attendees. Visitors heard from Candace D'Agnolo, Pet Industry Network, Pet Retail Helper, Weruva, Instinct, eTail Pet POS and many more...
Fresh Food Showcase
A highlight of the show was Connect's Fresh Food Showcase featuring a variety of frozen and gently cooked products from many of the Connect Exhibitors. Thanks to Habco for the great looking freezer setup.
Connect Live
Wednesday night featured Connect Live at the Marriott Hotel with the E.Z. Street Band. The evening kicked off with $10,000 in cash giveaways to retailers and exhibitors...oh along with a poutine bar!!
