Lisa Newman, left, from the dog adoption group Homeward Bound, holds Onyx while speaking to Sarah Noel and her husband Joseph as they introduce their dog Callie to Onyx during an adoption event at the Chester Fairgrounds on Oct. 1. The event found new homes for a dozen dogs over two days on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, including the Noels' adoption of Onyx. For more information, visit homewardct.org.