Kelly Austin of Lisbon Falls puts fringe on one of her creations Sunday morning while waiting for customers at the Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair to benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. The fundraiser is held at the Lewiston Armory. “It’s an axolotl, a cute aquatic salamander, and I’m using a dull needle to put fringes on,” Austin says laughing. “I’ve learned a dull needle doesn’t draw blood as often. Bloody yarn doesn’t sell very well.” Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

More than 50 local crafters and vendors Sunday fill the Lewiston Armory during the Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair to benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Betty Roy of Betty’s Crafts sews a catnip toy Sunday morning during the Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair to benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. The fundraiser is held at the Lewiston Armory. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

When Sally Davis, left, was having a tough time Sunday morning consoling her granddaughter, Lila, at the Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair at the Lewiston Armory to benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, Samantha Hill, right, who is manning her craft table, says, “I’ve got just the thing for this,” and grabs a feather, handing it to the toddler, soothing her instantly.” Selling her crafts from her business, Nature’s Cradle, Hill is one of more than 50 crafters and vendors taking part in the annual fundraiser. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Marley, a 7-year-old miniature poodle, draws plenty of attention Sunday at the Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair at the Lewiston Armory to benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Marley’s owner, Rachel Price, right, says she took off this year from having a table at the annual fundraiser after losing her husband in the past year. “It’s just too much work and too soon for me to do it this year,” she says as another person fawns over her service animal, which is able to perform several tricks. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

More than 50 local crafters and vendors fill the Lewiston Armory on Sunday during the Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair to benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal