A Doggie Wet T-Shirt Contest, Adoptable Pet Parade and Doggie Demonstration are just a few of the highlights of this year’s Dog-A-Thon, the Humane Society’s walk to benefit homeless pets.

On Saturday, July 21, more than a thousand pet-lovers and their dogs will gather at Fort Steilacoom Park for the canine festival, which runs from 9:00 until 2:00.

The event includes a one-mile or four-mile walk, vendor booths, a barbeque and activities for kids.

There will also be demonstrations of dog herding, weight-pulling, and the Tacoma Police Department’s K9 unit. The Magnificent Mutt Show will offer prizes for biggest dog, smallest dog, best costume, best manners, and more.

Participants raise pledges for the walk, but donations are welcome, and all are invited to attend.

Last year the Dog-A-Thon raised $160,000, which helped the Humane Society find loving homes for more than 6,000 pets and reunite thousands more with their owners.

For more information about the Dog-A-Thon visit www.thehumanesociety.org or call 253-284-5811.