The Chicago Pet Show will debut Sept. 10 at the Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road in Darien, Ill. from 10 a.m to 5 p.m., featuring hundreds of rescue animals from local shelters. Last year, more than 6,000 people visited and 100 dogs were adopted during the two-day show, which ends Sept. 11.

Pet lovers with a favorite shelter can get a coupon for $1 off the $7 adult admission from that rescue group. Half the proceeds from each ticket sale go to the rescue group of the attendee’s choice.  This reptile expert Jim Nesci will perform at 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 with snakes, turtles, lizards and two of his famous alligators, Lucky and Bubba. Nesci has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Regis & Kelly, and the Today Show.

People can also bring their own pets, as long as they pre-register them with proof of rabies shots, said organizer Peggy Ruh. The show will introduce pet owners to services such as dog-walkers and even people who will clean up yards from pet messes.

A second Chicago Pet Show will take place at the Kane County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30. For more information about the Chicago Pet Show go to www.chicagopetshow.com.