• Two dogs keep a close eye on the competition in the small dog category as they race across the field for “Bark for Books,” a benefit for the Los Alamos Public Library. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • Santa Barbara County sheriff’s Deputy Mike McNeil gives his K9 partner, Magnum, a command during a demonstration at the “Bark for Books” a benefit Saturday at Ferrini Park in Los Alamos. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • After the demonstration, how about a reward? (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • Genete Bowen of Santa Maria sings a duet with her dachsund, Gretta. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • Lola and Luna, Chinese crested dogs, sport colorful bows for the occasion. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • A Whippet named Cali seems a bit unsure about her outfit, but it doesn’t seem to bother Hawkins Pappas, 11. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • These dogs were all headed in the right direction during Saturday’s “Bark for Books” benefit for the Los Alamos Public Library. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • Some dog costumes came out of the blue at the “Bark for Books” fundraiser. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • Happy dog. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
  • Candice Mueller of Atascadero announces events during the festivities. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)

Bill Macfadyen is Noozhawk’s founder and publisher. Contact him at wmacfadyen@noozhawk.com, and follow him on Instagram: @bill.macfadyen. The opinions expressed are his own.