-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Almost Home employee Emma Rhea of ​​Fort Dodge works to capture the perfect picture with a bag full of motivational treats during Saturday’s Pups in the Park event at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Maya, a three-year-old Husky, watches intently as her owner Colleen Hanna of Fort Dodge enjoys a tasty treat at Pups in the Park at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa on Saturday morning.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Leo, a silver Labrador whose owner Grant Anderson of Fort Dodge was selling cotton candy and popcorn at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa’s Pups in the Park on Saturday, prepares for a nap and a break from his duties.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Rhonda Fitchett Hass got in the mood for face painting at Pups in the Park at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa on Saturday.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Emma Rhea, an Almost Home employee in Fort Dodge, entices Diego with a treat as she works to take his photo at Pups in the Park on Saturday. Diego, a 1-year-old mixed breed dog, is available for adoption.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

In the ongoing battle between wading pool water and big dogs, Rambo scores a point for the big dog team at Pups in the Park at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa on Saturday.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Asher (left) and Rambo (right) both keep their eyes on the prize while chasing the ball at Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa’s Pups in the Park on Saturday.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

Honey, an English bulldog brought to Pets in the Park at Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa by her owners Daryl and Carla Larson of Fort Dodge, has fun in one of the kiddie pools set up for the dogs to play in.