Pet Expo MKE: Hundreds of animals available for adoption

Pet Expo MKE welcomed hundreds of people – and animals – to the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Why you should care:

Now in its 20th year, organizers said Pet Expo MKE is Wisconsin's largest indoor fundraiser for pets. It features businesses, nonprofits, rescues and adoptable animals.

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‘Lil Crusher’ returns

The backstory:

Among the animals at this year's Pet Expo MKE was "Lil Crusher" – the alligator found at Grant Park in November 2023. This was Lil Crusher's second year at the event.

"Lil Crusher" at Pet Expo MKE

A South Milwaukee police officer found the reptile at the beach and contacted Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission to safely secure the animal.

The Source: FOX6 News attended Saturday's event for information in this report.

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