Dog days of summer

Bean, a Saint Bernard and Great Pyrenees mix at the Dog Days of Summer event at Thayer Chevrolet on Saturday.

Thayer Chevrolet’s annual Dog Days of Summer event was Saturday at the dealership, 1225 N. Main St., in the parking lot and showroom.

A black Labrador puppy, who is looking for a home, tugs on shoelaces at the Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday.

Dog Days of Summer was centered around dog ownership, adoptions and fun.

People were invited to bring their dogs, meet dog-oriented vendors, and get lots of free pup treats and swag. A splash pad or pool was available to keep the dogs cool.

Niko, a Boston terrier, takes a nap in a stroller at the Dog Days of Summer event.

Dogs were be available for adoption.

There was also food, including hot dogs, available for their human owners. The event is rain or shine.

(Photos by Alex Stutzman | Sentinel-Tribune)

Dogs play at the Dog Days of Summer event.

Gordie, a Laborador retriever and therapy dog, at the Dog Days of Summer event.

Pixie, a Merle Chihuahua, at the Dog Days of Summer event.

This black Labrador puppy, who is up for adoption, got most of the attention at the Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday.

Archie, a Portuguese Water and therapy dog, at the Dog Days of Summer event.