Animal Planet, Cox Communications and American Humane Invite San Diego-Area Residents to Participate in ANIMAL PLANET EXPO.Entertainment Editors/Lifestyle Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2003 Presented by Merial, the Makers of FRONTLINE(R) and HEARTGARD(R) Plus (Ivermectin/Pyrantel) at Embarcadero Marina Park North; Fun and Free Event for the Entire Family, Including Pets -- Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Kevin Terrel Fitzgerald (born ca. 1951), a native of Denver, Colorado, is a veterinarian at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital. He is notable for being on the Animal Planet show Emergency Vets for many years. From Animal Planet's Hit Series EMERGENCY VETS Discusses Pet Health and Awareness During Special Presentations -- San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Residents Can Experience the "Future of Television" and the Clarity of High-Definition in the Discovery HD Theater
HD Theater is a high-definition television network from Discovery Communications Inc., owners of the Discovery Channel. Animal Planet, Cox Communications Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television and telecommunications services in the United States. It is the third-largest[2] cable television provider in the United States, serving more than 6. and American Humane have teamed up to offer San Diego-area residents ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, presented by Merial, the makers of FRONTLINE(R) and HEARTGARD(R) Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel). This animal-friendly event is packed with activities and special guests the whole family can enjoy, including the pets. Created to educate and entertain animal lovers of all ages, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO will be open to the public at Embarcadero Marina Park North in Seaport Village Seaport Village is a shopping and dining complex overlooking the bay in San Diego, California. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet (0 m) of waterfront property. at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22. Since 1998, hundreds of thousands of people from around the country have experienced ANIMAL PLANET EXPO's unique combination of information and entertainment. ANIMAL PLANET EXPO has expanded this year to include many new features that will provide an even greater and more interactive, animal-friendly experience for participants. ANIMAL PLANET EXPO features the following activity pavilions: -- ANIMAL PLANET EXPO Theater. Features high-drama animal rescue movie with audio and visual special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. . The theater also showcases special presentations by Dr. Fitzgerald from Animal Planet's series EMERGENCY VETS Emergency Vets is a reality television series that airs on the U.S. cable network Animal Planet. First aired in 1998, it depicts the working and outside lives of the veterinarians at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colorado, USA, plus the animals that they treat. , as well as question and answer sessions with Animal Planet Rescue officers. -- Discovery HD Theater. Demonstrates the crispness and clarity that only high definition television can offer and takes Expo participants on a journey through the "Future of Television." -- FRONTLINE(R) & HEARTGARD(R) Plus E-Vet Clinic. San Diego-residents are encouraged to bring their pets, meet Dr. Fitzgerald and receive information about keeping their pets safe and healthy. -- American Humane Tent. Learn about the heroic relief efforts of animal rescuers. -- Center Stage. Showcases animal handler presentations, dog agility demonstrations and Animal Planet trivia contests The following is a list of trivia contests:
-- Animal House. Allows visitors to get up close and personal with some exotic animals and ask the animal handlers questions. -- Ranger Rick's KidZone. Includes face painting, arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. and a 45-foot climbing wall A climbing wall is an artificially constructed wall with grips for hands and feet, used for climbing. Some are brick or wooden constructions, but on most modern walls, the material used is a thick multiplex board with holes drilled into it. for kids to experience a simulated animal rescue. -- Digital Photo Center. Participants can create digital photos of themselves in an adventurous pose with a wild animal. Visitors can also bring their pets to the "Pet Watering Hole" where they can cool off in the shade. Upon arrival, attendees will be greeted with program guides and theater passes. As part of the ANIMAL PLANET EXPO program, Cox Communications will make a $1,000 donation to the American Humane Association and $1,500 donation to the San Diego Natural History Museum The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. The present location of the museum in San Diego's Balboa Park was dedicated on January 14, 1933, t. in Balboa Park Balboa Park is the name of several municipal parks, including the following:
San Diego-area viewers can find Animal Planet on Cox Communications' channel #72. EMERGENCY VETS airs Monday - Friday from 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m(ET). More information on the ANIMAL PLANET EXPO can be found at www.animalplanetrescue.com. From the first disaster relief mission during the rampant wildfires of Flagler County, Fla. (May 1998) that rescued animals ranging from birds to iguanas, to last summer's assistance of animals threatened by the Arizona wildfires (June 2002), ANIMAL PLANET RESCUE has come to the aid of more than 1,000 pets and animals nationwide. Developed in partnership with American Humane, ANIMAL PLANET RESCUE is an 80-foot disaster relief vehicle that comes to the aid of animals threatened by natural disasters. The state-of-the-art rig is a veterinary hospital and shelter on wheels with sleeping quarters for up to 12 people, a mobile veterinary clinic, a four-wheel drive ambulance, three rescue rafts and a high-tech command center. Animal Planet, available in more than 81 million homes nationwide, is the only television network dedicated exclusively to the connection between humans and animals. The network's original programming brings together people of all ages by tapping into a fundamental fascination with animals and providing an entertaining mix of programming including original movies, adventure series, sports, drama and sitcoms. Discovery Networks, U.S., a unit of Discovery Communications Inc., operates and manages the Discovery Channel, TLC TLC total lung capacity; thin-layer chromatography. TLC abbr. 1. thin-layer chromatography 2. , Animal Planet, the Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel and Discovery Kids. The unit also distributes BBC AMERICA. Visit Animal Planet on the Web by going to www.discovery.com and clicking on Animal Planet. Cox Communications is a full-service telecommunications provider, serving 537,000 customers and employing 2,400 individuals throughout San Diego County. The company offers an array of services, including Cox Cable, Cox Digital Cable, Cox High Speed Internet, local and long distance telephone through Cox Digital Telephone, Entertainment on Demand, Cox High Definition Cable, and Cox Business Services. Cox Communications also owns and operates Channel 4 San Diego, the television home of the Padres and award-winning local programming. To date, the company has deployed more than 70,000 glass miles of fiber optic cable Noun 1. fiber optic cable - a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light fibre optic cable transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power . The nation's fourth-largest cable television company, Cox Communications serves approximately 6.3 million customers nationwide. It has been operating in San Diego County since 1961. FRONTLINE brand products are the no. 1 choice of veterinarians Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons (vets) are medical professionals who operate exclusively on animals. Well-known and notable veterinarians include:
vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. . HEARTGARD(R) Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), when used as directed, is 100 percent effective against heartworm heartworm Species (Dirofilaria immitis) of filarial worm that parasitizes mammals, especially dogs. Up to 500 adult heartworms, which can grow to 6–12 in. (15–30 cm) long, live in the dog's heart, and the microfilariae (embryonic larvae) pass into the blood. disease in dogs and also treats and controls gastrointestinal parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms, which may be transmitted to people. HEARTGARD Plus is the number-one choice among veterinarians and is approved for all breeds, even pregnant or breeding dogs, and puppies 6 weeks of age or older. For protection against heartworms and treatment and control of other internal parasites, HEARTGARD Plus should be administered orally at monthly intervals. For more information about HEARTGARD Plus, visit http://www.heartgard.com or see your veterinarian. HEARTGARD is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following the use of HEARTGARD, digestive and neurological side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. were reported. Members of the press interested in attending ANIMAL PLANET EXPO who would like to obtain more information or interview ANIMAL PLANET EXPO staff or the emergency vets onsite should contact Laleh Rafiee at 310/291-6840. |
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