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Dog Expo Show brings people together helping dogs get adopted

By Mackenzie Ball, Sutherlyn Banker and Jordan Cicero 

BLOOMINGTON, IN (APR. 3, 2025)

Bloomington hosts pet expo show 

On Sunday March 9th, 2025, residents of Bloomington Indiana came together to support the pet adoption community, the Bloomington Pet Expo show. It was hosted at Switchyard Park Pavilion. This pet expo show is widely talked about and brings the community together. This Pet Expo show required attendees to purchase a ticket in order to enter the event. It is for anyone who has pets but had mainly attracted to dog owners and their residents. Local residents came together to see the dogs that were available for adoption, dog photographers, dog trainers and dog treat stores. The show was set up in a long room with multiple booths. Residents were able to walk around the booths and hear everyone’s pitch. It was a beautiful performance that they set up and nailed it with their residents.

We were able to interview Emily Dunham from Bloomington Animal Care and Control. They personally brought three young puppies to the show in hopes of getting them adopted. Emily and her partner had an adoption pitch for each resident that came up to their booth. They have been very successful in the past Pet Expo shows so they knew exactly what they had to say and how to recite those words to different residents. 

While walking through the show ourselves, we went up to each dog photographer booth. One booth in particular had their own dogs act on the spot for photos. These dogs performed so well that you could tell that the booth was gaining more business. The dogs were amazing models. There was also a Mardi Gras theme dog photo booth for the residents and their dogs to use. It was such a cute photo booth set up with fun colors, props and beaded necklaces.

Next up at the show were the dog trainers and their booths. The dog trainers worked very hard to show off their work with their dogs at the event. Each time a new person would walk up with their dogs, the trainers would show what they were able to teach their own dogs. The trainers would get their own dog to sit, or shake or lay down. Then, they would give their dogs a treat for their hard work. Next the trainers would move onto the resident’s dog. They would work with that dog for a couple of minutes and teach them to sit, shake or lay down. Then they would give that dog a treat before moving on to the next resident and dog that was in line. That quick training was very beneficial for any and all dogs that attended the show. 

Lastly, there were the dog treat stores booths set up. Each store was unique and special in its own way. They all had homemade treats but each of them were made different and had different ingredients. Residents had the option to learn about each ingredient and how they all were made. Residents were also able to support each separate store by purchasing those treats for their dogs. 

The residents were all very interesting and their dogs were so well behaved. There was one specific resident that stood out. He was carrying his two Dachshund dogs in doggy carriers. We had the pleasure of interviewing with him as well to discuss why he came to this annual show today. He adopted both of his Dachshund dogs and said just how important it is to adopt dogs in animal shelters and not just buy a puppy. All dogs, no matter their age, deserved to be loved and not stuck in a kennel. 

This Pet Expo show was a beautiful way to see the Bloomington community come together and support the pet adoption community and this time mainly the dog adoption community. It was such a special performance and all the money raised by each booth is able to help benefit their store, career or animal shelter. This Pet Expo show is an annual event that is performed every year around the end of February or early March. This Pet Expo show has something for everyone and their animals. It beautifully executed a performance for all residents and any animals, but mainly showcased dogs this time around and all the dogs showed and acted very well. 

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Apple’s Latest Breakthrough: The Apple Watch Redefines Smartwear

 

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Apple’s Latest Breakthrough: The Apple Watch Redefines Smartwear

Media Contacts: 
Sutherlyn Banker
Madi Graves
Nate Gouker

Tim Cook proudly announced the next chapter in Apple’s story with the introduction of the Apple Watch at an event held in Cupertino, California. Cook emphasized that the Apple Watch is the most personal device they have ever created. It is precise, highly customizable, and offers new, intimate ways to connect and communicate. The watch features an elegant design that seamlessly integrates with the user’s lifestyle, offering a range of materials and colors to choose from. With its innovative display, users can easily access notifications, apps, and messages with just a flick of their wrist. “The Apple watch is something that has never been done before,” said Cook.

It serves as a  health and fitness device. This includes advanced health tracking capabilities, such as heart rate monitoring, calorie counting, and activity tracking, encouraging a more active lifestyle. Users can also set personal fitness goals and receive notifications to keep them motivated throughout the day. “The Apple Watch can cater to different needs, from tracking workouts to managing daily tasks, all while remaining a stylish accessory,” said Cook.

College students are excited about Apple’s announcement of their new smartwatch. This device tracks both heart rate and mileage for running and walking. It also allows students to map out the locations of their classes and other destinations on campus.

Cooks and his team added extra functionality to a mechanism that has been on the watch for decades: the dial. On the Apple Watch, this mechanism is called the digital crown. This crown includes infrared LEDs and photo diodes that translate rotary movement into digital data. “It is simple, elegant, and amazing input in a navigation device,” said Cook. “The Apple Watch is so personal that you don’t put it in your desk or your pocket; you wear it on your wrist,” said Cook.

A local professor is taking a moment to engage with her new Apple Watch before class. She considers it a game changer for increasing her efficiency. With just a touch on her wrist, she can check all of her notifications and announcements. “It’s been one of the best purchases I’ve made, and it has made my life so much more efficient,” said the professor.

During the event, Cook invited Kevin Lynch, Apple’s vice president of software, to the stage to give the very first live demonstration of the Apple Watch. They have been working to enable third-party developers to extend their apps for the Apple Watch, allowing these apps to appear on the device’s screen. Lynch mentioned that you can even unlock your hotel door using the watch, which thrilled the crowd. There is a feature that helps you locate your car if you lose it, enabling you to track its location and find your way back.

“It’s amazing what you can do with your wrist,” said Cook. The Apple Watch enables us to motivate people to be more active and healthier. “The Apple Watch helps you live a better day,” he continued. This device combines the features of an all-day fitness tracker with those of a highly advanced sports watch, allowing you to wear it all the time. It offers a new, innovative, and personal way to communicate directly from your wrist. Cook concluded his speech by mentioning that there is so much more to discuss, but they did not have time to cover everything.

The list of features is extensive. Ranging from health monitoring tools that track your heart rate and sleep patterns to customizable watch faces that reflect your personal style. He kept expressing the Apple watch is not just a new piece of technology but empowers users to take control of their health and well-being in seamless way. He left the crowed with excitement for what the future of Apple holds.

 

Tim Cook unveils the first-generation Apple Watch. He explains the groundbreaking innovation in precision, design, and health tracking—changing the way we connect, stay active, and monitor our well-being.

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