Flinch, an 11-year-old dog from Kingston, catches his toy in the air in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Healey, a 9-year-old golden retriever from Glen, jumps after his toy in the water in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flinch, an 11-year-old dog from Kingston, catches his toy in the air in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Alburt, a labrador from Wells, Maine, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Nancy Swiston of Whitefield holds her rescue dog Mocos during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Police K-9 Summit latches onto Carroll County Deputy Steve Rowe, with Officer Morganne Sterl holding Summit's leash, during the K-9 Demo at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mike Cherim of North Conway adjusts an out-of-this-world costume on his dog Rosie at the "kissing booth" photo station during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Intervale resident Sue Lackman holds out a treat as her pup Luna jumps over a bar in the agility course during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lisa Benton of Middleburg, Fla., leads her dog Cappie around the agility course during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Selectman Ryan Shepard, who is also a shelter board member, splashes into the murky water of the dunk tank during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kayten Fishburn, 7, of Conway sits with dogs Enzo (left) and Damon by the Whitaker Woods barn after the Honor Walk during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Dachshunds from Orlando, Fla., Gracie (left) and Finn check out the festivities from a cozy stroller during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Representing "Team Cat," volunteer Mackenzie Hester walks around the park with a donation jar during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People and their pups check out the business and nonprofit vendors under tents around the park during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mel Elam, a local widely known for hiking the White Mountains with her cat, leads the Honor Walk across an intersection with her cat Floki (in a backpack) and dogs Willard and Zara during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mel Elam, a local widely known for hiking the White Mountains with her cat, leads the Honor Walk across an intersection with her cat Floki (in a backpack) and dogs Willard and Zara during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Area Humane Society Executive Director Lauren Fullerton, walking a shelter staffer's dog Comet, helps lead the Honor Walk around town during the humane society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Healey, a 9-year-old golden retriever from Glen, jumps after his toy in the water in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Police K-9 Summit latches onto Carroll County Deputy Steve Rowe during the K-9 Demo at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Police K-9 Summit waits for a command from Officer Morganne Sterl before biting Carroll County Deputy Steve Rowe during the K-9 Demo at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Board Member Karen Cook bends to pet her dogs Deacon (left) and Abby during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lisa Benton of Middleburg, Fla., leads her dog Cappie around the agility course during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway resident Kerri DeAngelis (left) tie-dyes a t-shirt with some pointers from shelter board member Caitlin Baldwin during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
One of the smallest visitors of the day was young mini dachshund Maple, who lives in Chocorua with her humans Sonny Daeica (holding her) and Brooklyn Kirkland, at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People and their pups check out the business and nonprofit vendors under tents around the park during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kathy Ahearn of Four Your Paws Only was among the Honor Walk participants with her pup Violet during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Clarence Oddbody, known by many locals as the library dog for the Pope Memorial Library in North Conway, leads his human Mike Callahan along the Whitaker Woods trail for the Honor Walk during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
More like this...
Flinch, an 11-year-old dog from Kingston, catches his toy in the air in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Healey, a 9-year-old golden retriever from Glen, jumps after his toy in the water in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flinch, an 11-year-old dog from Kingston, catches his toy in the air in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Alburt, a labrador from Wells, Maine, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Nancy Swiston of Whitefield holds her rescue dog Mocos during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Police K-9 Summit latches onto Carroll County Deputy Steve Rowe, with Officer Morganne Sterl holding Summit's leash, during the K-9 Demo at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mike Cherim of North Conway adjusts an out-of-this-world costume on his dog Rosie at the "kissing booth" photo station during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Intervale resident Sue Lackman holds out a treat as her pup Luna jumps over a bar in the agility course during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lisa Benton of Middleburg, Fla., leads her dog Cappie around the agility course during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Selectman Ryan Shepard, who is also a shelter board member, splashes into the murky water of the dunk tank during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kayten Fishburn, 7, of Conway sits with dogs Enzo (left) and Damon by the Whitaker Woods barn after the Honor Walk during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Dachshunds from Orlando, Fla., Gracie (left) and Finn check out the festivities from a cozy stroller during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Representing "Team Cat," volunteer Mackenzie Hester walks around the park with a donation jar during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People and their pups check out the business and nonprofit vendors under tents around the park during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mel Elam, a local widely known for hiking the White Mountains with her cat, leads the Honor Walk across an intersection with her cat Floki (in a backpack) and dogs Willard and Zara during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mel Elam, a local widely known for hiking the White Mountains with her cat, leads the Honor Walk across an intersection with her cat Floki (in a backpack) and dogs Willard and Zara during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Area Humane Society Executive Director Lauren Fullerton, walking a shelter staffer's dog Comet, helps lead the Honor Walk around town during the humane society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Healey, a 9-year-old golden retriever from Glen, jumps after his toy in the water in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Teddy, a young dog from Ashland, jumps toward the hanging toy in a round of the Seacoast DockDogs diving competition during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Police K-9 Summit latches onto Carroll County Deputy Steve Rowe during the K-9 Demo at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Police K-9 Summit waits for a command from Officer Morganne Sterl before biting Carroll County Deputy Steve Rowe during the K-9 Demo at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Board Member Karen Cook bends to pet her dogs Deacon (left) and Abby during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lisa Benton of Middleburg, Fla., leads her dog Cappie around the agility course during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway resident Kerri DeAngelis (left) tie-dyes a t-shirt with some pointers from shelter board member Caitlin Baldwin during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
One of the smallest visitors of the day was young mini dachshund Maple, who lives in Chocorua with her humans Sonny Daeica (holding her) and Brooklyn Kirkland, at the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People and their pups check out the business and nonprofit vendors under tents around the park during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kathy Ahearn of Four Your Paws Only was among the Honor Walk participants with her pup Violet during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Clarence Oddbody, known by many locals as the library dog for the Pope Memorial Library in North Conway, leads his human Mike Callahan along the Whitaker Woods trail for the Honor Walk during the Conway Area Humane Society's annual Bark in the Park in North Conway Village's Schouler Park on Sept. 20. The event included vendors and giveaways, an honor walk, dock-diving competitions, food trucks and much more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
More like this...
Rachel Sharples
Photographer
Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily!
{{description}}
Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.