A German Shepherd puppy patiently waits his turn for microchipping at the Bark in the Park event on August 19. (GAZETTE PHOTO / Michelle Tibbetts)

Furry friends took over the park on Saturday, and the cuteness was almost too much to handle.

Paws and Claws Animal Adoption and Care Center hosted Bark in the Park on Saturday, August 19 in Diamondville Park.

The event was an all-day success, starting with a pancake breakfast and a meet-and-greet for dogs and their owners.

Kemmerer mayor Tony Tomassi, Paula Bowling and Diamondville mayor Eric Backman were judges for the dog show.

Tony Tomassi, Paula Bowling and Eric Backman were judges for the Bark in the Park dog show. (COURTESY PHOTO / Janie Neary)

Archimedes, a Goldendoodle owned by Karami Villarreal, won the ‘cutest’ category. Archimedes also won ‘best tricks.’

Lil Bit, a Pomeranian owned by Alie Hartmann, won best costume and best in show.

Lil Bit, a Pomeranian owned by Alie Hartmann, won Best of Show at the Bark in the Park dog show. Lil Bit had a police officer costume for the show. (GAZETTE PHOTO / Michelle Tibbetts)

Friendliest dog was claimed by Tina, a lab mix whose owners are Isaac and Brooklyn Allen.

Tina, Isaac and Brooklyn also won the dog/owner look-alike category.

Charlie, a black pug owned by Jordan Krall, claimed the ugliest dog category in the dog show — but don’t worry, the other dogs and owners showed him plenty of love.

The event also had raffles and the conclusion to the Rescue Charlie contest.

Pet owners could pay a small fee to have their dog or cat microchipped.

A German Shepherd puppy receives a microchip implant. The owner holds his puppy as they check the signal and ensure the ID number displays correctly during registration. Microchipping can help with finding a dog or cat when they get separated from their owner. (GAZETTE PHOTO / Michelle Tibbetts)

This procedure helps owners find their pets in the event that they get lost.

Owners and dogs also got to meet with a K9 team from Evanston. Pets received free pedicures.

A Paws and Claws volunteer gives her four-legged friend a pedicure as part of the free services during the Bark in the Park event. (GAZETTE PHOTO / Michelle Tibbetts)

Attendees were served lunch and competed in a pie-eating contest.

Paws and Claws, which is located in Diamondville, is run entirely on donations. All the workers who help out at the animal shelter and organized the Bark in the Park event are volunteers.

Paws and Claws is committed to having the animals in its shelter be adopted into loving homes.

Stop by the shelter if you think you’re ready for a canine companion.