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Hundreds of people, pets gather downtown Gainesville for Mutts on Main Saturday

By Joy Holmes Multimedia Journalist
Posted 4:22PM on Saturday 25th March 2023 ( 1 year ago )

At least 1,000 people and pets congregated Saturday afternoon on the Historic Downtown Square for Mutts on Main, Gainesville City's annual pet expo.

Click through the photo gallery for a glimpse of the day. 

At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. This pair enjoyed a chat at local coffee shop Inman Perk. The women's fur babies take pause to rest while their owners catch up over coffee.
This dog was spotted sporting spring's most festive attire.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Several businesses and organization's pitched tents around the square's monument and offered goods and services to attendees.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. The music continued throughout the day while onlookers watched from around the Square.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Several businesses and organization's pitched tents around the Square's monument and offered goods and services to attendees.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members. These two pups go separate ways after a friendly encounter on the Square.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members. Multiple 'photo booths' were placed around the Square to make for a festive photo backdrop.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. The event was fun for the whole family.
Several vendors set-up tents around the Gainesville Square and sold merchandise to attendees.
Hall County Animal Shelter had a large setup which included several kennels filled with future pets waiting to be adopted.
Hall County Animal Shelter had a large setup which included several kennels filled with future pets waiting to be adopted.
The sunshine and mid-seventy-degree temperatures made for a beautiful day - why not make time for a crisp beverage?
These women shop for pet accessories Saturday at Mutts on Main in Gainesville.
More Flower-Dog - this time accompanied by her spring-themed owner.
Quite a few Aussies were spotted on the Square Saturday at Mutts on Main in Downtown Gainesville.
She couldn't be any cuter if she tried (photographer's opinion) - Mutts on Main was nothing short of smiling pups Saturday.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members.
Frozen Frenzees and a beautiful spring day looked like the perfect combo for some attendees Saturday at Mutts on Main.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members. This little guy plopped down in the shade on the cool ground for a rest.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry family members.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Gainesville City Police Department handed out frisbees to people and their pets.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Gainesville City Police Department handed out frisbees to people and their pets.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Gainesville City Police Department handed out frisbees to people and their pets.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Gainesville City Police Department handed out frisbees to people and their pets. A puppy K9 in training joined the department. This photo shows the puppy in training in a standoff with an average joe.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main.
Brenau University handed out frisbees Saturday at Mutts on Main in downtown Gainesville.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. This mother and son enjoyed some vendor foods while people waited for the 3:00 K9 frisbee show.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry companions.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry companions.
A family waits patiently for the K9 frisbee show to begin in the Hall County Government Complex off the Gainesville Square.
K9 in Flight held two frisbee shows Saturday at Mutts on Main on the Gainesville Historic Square.
K9 in Flight held two frisbee shows Saturday at Mutts on Main on the Gainesville Historic Square.
K9 in Flight held two frisbee shows Saturday at Mutts on Main on the Gainesville Historic Square.
K9 in Flight held two frisbee shows Saturday at Mutts on Main on the Gainesville Historic Square.
People gather around the K9 in Flight arena Saturday at the Hall County Government courtyard located off the Gainesville Square.
K9 in Flight held two frisbee shows Saturday at Mutts on Main on the Gainesville Historic Square.
K9 in Flight held two frisbee shows Saturday at Mutts on Main on the Gainesville Historic Square.
K9 in Flight held two frisbee shows Saturday at Mutts on Main on the Gainesville Historic Square - This attendee and her pup watched from the sidelines.
"Maybe she's born with it...." This dog soaked up the sun and took in the breeze at Mutts on Main Saturday.
The Gainesville Police Department joined in on the community fun Saturday at Mutts on Maine held on the Gainesville Square.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville Historic Square Saturday for Mutts on Main. (L to R) Alexander Davis and Kate Harper enjoyed a couple beers at Downtown Drafts.
This pack of pups attracted a lot of attention Saturday with their big smiles and happy energy at Mutts on Main.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Several businesses and organization's pitched tents around the square's monument and offered goods and services to attendees.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. Of course the event wouldn't be complete without the community's furry companions.
At least 1,000 people gathered on the Gainesville City Square Saturday afternoon for Mutts on Main. This woman feeds a treat to her unique-looking companion.

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