Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest

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Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest

The Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event at Tribble Mill Park.

Jessica Keenan, 16, of Lawrenceville, carries her border collie Jake back to their tent during the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event. Jessica and Jake participated in the Canine Drill Team Demo by the Atlanta Obedience Club & Lawrenceville Kennel Club. The event is a day-long celebration of the pet/human bond. PAWfest commemorates national "Be Kind to Animals Week."

Charlene Triemer, center, of Lawrenceville, walks with her chocolate labrador Tengauge, front left, with friend Kenya Newman, of Lilburn, as she walks with her three weimaraners, Lena, left, Caleb, center, and Pata, right, as they participate in the 5K Pack Hike during the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event at Tribble Mill Park. Triemer and Newman work for Funny Bones, a doggie daycare and boarding home.

Robin Whitworth, of Suwanee, walks with several of her dogs and a few of her friends' as she walks with Bridget Patterson, 10, of Stone Mountain, during the 5K Pack Hike & 1 mile Puppy Pack Hike at the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event. Whitworth is on the Board of Directors of the Gwinnett Humane Society.

Bridget Patterson, 10, of Stone Mountain, kneels down and tries to slow down her brother's potcake dog Trixie as they walk during the 5K Pack Hike & 1 mile Puppy Pack Hike at the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event at Tribble Mill Park. She was having a hard time controlling Trixie.

Canine Country Academy owner Cathy Bruce, of Dacula, talks to her 8-year-old shih tzu Connor before they do a K9 Fun Nosework Demo during the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event at Tribble Mill Park Saturday morning. The show demonstrated how dogs can use their keen sense of smell to find certain items such as food.

20-month-old doberman pinscher Siri jumps from box to box looking for treat with the help of her keen sense of smell during the K9 Fun Nosework Demo by the Canine Country Academy at the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event at Tribble Mill Park Saturday. Siri is owned by Kimber Cornelius of Hoschton. The show demonstrated how dogs can use their keen sense of smell to find certain items such as food.

Jessica Alger, of Marietta, left, walks with her labrador mix Chloe along with friend Cathy Gagne, also of Marietta, with her siberian husky Dakota as they cross a bridge during the 5K Pack Hike & 1 mile Puppy Pack Hike at the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event.

Chance, a miniature pinscher, stands next to his owner Will Woodham, of Columbus, before the start of the 5K Pack Hike & 1 mile Puppy Pack Hike at the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event at Tribble Mill Park Saturday morning.

ne-year-old german shepherd Macie gets distracted by a photographer as she looks for treat with the help of her nosel during the K9 Fun Nosework Demo by the Canine Country Academy at the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event at Tribble Mill Park Saturday morning. Macie is owned by Tom Graham of Nicholson.

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Jessica Keenan, 16, of Lawrenceville, carries her border collie Jake back to their tent during the Gwinnett Humane Society's 18th Annual PAWfest event. Jessica and Jake participated in the Canine Drill Team Demo by the Atlanta Obedience Club & Lawrenceville Kennel Club. The event is a day-long celebration of the pet/human bond. PAWfest commemorates national "Be Kind to Animals Week."

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