Best in Show will have 20 or so shelter dogs competing in five categories, with one of them named top dog. And, every one of these friendly pooches will be available for adoption immediately afterwards.

General admission to watch the proceedings is free. There are also VIP tickets, which include a lavish brunch, meet and greets with the canine contestants, and the opportunity to bid in the auction. It's TAF's major fundraising event of the year, with every dollar going to support their lifesaving programs. Various sponsorships are available.

More into cats than dogs? Fosters who can help kittens get ready for adoption are urgently needed.