Owners and their pets strutted their stuff during Pet Fest 2002, held at Silver Creek Park recently. Dogs showed off their talents at the annual amateur Frisbee toss. Exotic animals, including snakes, were on display and local retailers gave away free pet goodies.
The highlight of the day came when Buddy the K-9 made a grand appearance. Buddy, a mechanical German shepherd riding in a miniature police car, is a radio-controlled Bakersfield Police Department mascot.