Auburn’s award-winning Petpalooza, the local mardi gras for animals, invaded, fittingly, Game Farm Park, last Saturday.

The organized and domesticated zoo, a furry festival for Fido and friends, attracted thousands of pet owners from throughout the area.

For one day, pet owners and their leashed dogs, cats and other critters roam and rule the park and bask in the spotlight of a uniquely designed event devoted exclusively to them.

The event kicked off with a Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run and featured an animal-related entertainment stage, Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championships, pony rides, the Unleashed pet contests, agility areas, a noon pet parade and more than 150 vendor booths, giveaways and activities.