photo by Carolyn Bertsch
The Fronden family of Sartell arrives to the Pet Party Aug. 22 with their golden retriever, Kaya. They are (left to right) Karna; Evelyn, 9; and Lilianna, 11. Eighteen vendors supplied treats and activities for pets and people at the Sartell Community Center. The Pet Party was a fundraiser for Ruff Start Rescue organized by the Janel Morgan Team and was attended by about 500 people.

Ellie Nelson’s boxer mix, Handsome, jumps at a bubble Aug. 22 as Ellie’s son Zachary and his dog Yubo, a border collie, look on. Both are from Waite Park.

Michelle Hendricks of St. Cloud reacts as her pomski, Skadi, choose a ball Aug. 22 at the Sartell Community Center.