Pets on parade...

Maia Ellis encourages her toy poodle, Hope, to perform a trick during the Mountain Home Happy Pet Daze on Saturday at Legacy Park. Photo by Brian S. Orban

Maia Ellis encourages her toy poodle, Hope, to perform a trick during the Mountain Home Happy Pet Daze on Saturday at Legacy Park.

The tiny pooch won the smallest dog competition during the afternoon's list of contests.

Other competitions held at the park judged each pet based on its overall size, longest and shortest hair, most unusual animal, best tricks and snack catchers along with a best of show prize. Photo by Brian S. Orban

Jenny Weyandt runs Hazel through her paces on an obstacle course set up near the park pavilion. In addition to hosting the contests, event organizers provided adoption opportunities for companion animals as well as booths showcasing information on pet health and care. Photo by Brian S. Orban