Hosted by the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, the fundraiser saw several hundred two and four-legged participants peruse rows of vendors, watch some tips and tricks from the Adirondack High Peaks Dog Training Club, take advantage of free microchipping offered by local veterinarian Dr. Jacquelyn Bentley and mix and mingle with one another.

Local rock ‘n’ roll band Double Axel kept the hits bumping throughout the afternoon, professional artist Joe Ferris sketched caricatures for pets and their owners and USA Bobsled-Skeleton National Team athletes were in attendance for a meet-and-greet, among other attractions for event-goers.

ADK Bark in the Park is one of the Tri-Lakes Humane Society’s biggest fundraisers of the year. Board of Directors Vice President Kim Charland took a lead role in organizing the event this year.

“It is so nice to see our communities come together like this to support us,” she said. “We had a record number of supporters this year. Our registrations are higher than ever. It’s just an incredible event and it’s very exciting.”

TJ and Izzy Pollock pet Izzy Amell, a 5-year-old border collie at the fifth annual ADK Bark in the Park in Tupper Lake on Sunday. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

Charland said the event has grown a lot since its inception, when it began as a dog walk with treat stations. She said it’s a positive sign as renovations continue at the shelter to get it into compliance with new state standards set to take effect in December. Charland said things were coming along slowly, but surely.

“It’s a work in progress,” she said. “But everybody’s been very generous and we just keep pushing.”

Donna Gray catches Piper’s attention at the fifth annual ADK Bark in the Park in Tupper Lake on Sunday. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

Double Axel rocks on at the fifth annual ADK Bark in the Park in Tupper Lake on Sunday. From left, Rob Zolner, Alex Vangellow and Frank Johns. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

USA Skeleton athlete Dan Barefoot and USA Bobsled athlete Jasmine Jones smile at the fifth annual ADK Bark in the Park in Tupper Lake on Sunday. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

May Chow, left, waits to show off a trick with Daisy as Denise Erenstone of the Adirondack High Peaks Dog Training Club explains to the crowd what that will be. The High Peaks Dog Training Club presented a variety of tricks and obedience exercises at the fifth annual ADK Bark in the Park in Tupper Lake on Sunday. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)