Where animals are sure to abound this weekend

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Looking for something animal-friendly to do this weekend? You might want to head to the Orange County Fairgrounds, where a three-day pet expo kicks off Friday.

At the America’s Family Pet Expo, which calls itself the largest consumer pet show in the country, you’ll be able to see the world’s tallest dog signing ‘pawtographs,’ a basketball-playing cockatoo, and a juggling macaw. They’ll also have the usual attractions: a cat show, dog show, petting zoo and pony rides.

We’re curious whether Snort the pig, above, who was scoring soccer goals at last year’s expo, will be making another appearance.

The show, which comes to Southern California each year, is put on by the nonprofit World Wide Pet Industry Assn. For more information, call (800) 999-7295. Admission is between $4 and $10.

-- Tony Barboza