Parents and their pups came out in full force Saturday to participate in Barks in the Park, hosted by the Harwich Community Center, Animal Control Officer Jennifer Harrington, the Harwich Health Department and the Harwich Chamber of Commerce. Dublin, a 10-week-old chocolate lab, was the first greeter when booths opened at 10 a.m. MACKENZIE BLUE PHOTOS
Stephanie Ridenour gives belly rubs to Amari and River.
A family of beagles strut their stuff around a loop of booths geared toward dogs, including toys, attire and snacks.
Houston smiles big for the camera.
Bubba meets another bulldog at the event.
Hope rocks a colorful bandanna for the festivities.
Doug was all smiles as he tried his best to sit still for a photo.
Amari executes the beginnings of a perfect head tilt.
Bizzie Bea and Zarah took turns holding down the kissing booth at Saturday’s Barks in the Park event in Brooks Park. KAREN SMITH PHOTO