Animal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTOAnimal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTOAnimal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTOAnimal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTOAnimal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTOAnimal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTOAnimal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTOAnimal lovers enjoy interacting with pets and exotic animals in the AnimalCon 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, on Aug. 24, 2024. The animal convention, which showcases exhibitions, booths and various activities that promote responsible pet ownership, is open from August 23 to 25. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO