The conference was held at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, NC

Jakub Holy with Bright Light Entertainment at the reception preceding the conference

Balloon Fairy Magic wowed attendees with a life size vet performing surgery

dogs and cats complete with scars and tatoos decorated the meal tables, and were "adopted" on the final day of the conference

i couldn't resist snapping this photo...

attendees were given a guided tour of the Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in Asheville