Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is pleased to announce the start of $10 for 10,000. For the past three years, this annual reduced adoption fee campaign has been instrumental in ensuring that more than 10,000 animals were saved each year.

The $10 for 10,000 campaign kicks off at the Monsoon Muttness adoption event Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N.Silverbell Road.

The family-friendly event will feature music, a dog show, a jumping castle, cotton candy, a scavenger hunt and special guest appearances from McGruff and friends and the Marana Police Canines.

The dog show begins at 11 a.m. and the following classes are open to all rescue dogs:

Cutest dog
Ugliest dog
Dog most like their human companion
Best dog trick
Best six legs
Best dressed dog

Compliance DJ Jerry Sanchez will provide entertainment until 3:30 p.m. He will be followed by live music performances by:

Gila Bend
Leila Lopez
Sunday Drivers
Hank Topless

PACC is encouraging people to come to the event not only to enjoy free entertainment for the whole family, but also to visit the great selection of dogs and cats in need of homes and to adopt a new pet for a reduced fee.

Please visit www.pima.gov/animalcare for more information.

Lots of dogs do undeniably look like their owners, so this sounds like a fun community event, especially for you dog lovers out there in Pima County. Can’t wait to see the winner of the Cutest and Ugliest dog categories, but remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder (or dog owner).

And why a “monsoon”? Because it’s raining (cats) and dogs!