A lot of cars in Baltimore will be sporting the odor of wet dog this morning.

Despite ominous skies, thousands of people and their dogs showed up Sunday for the Maryland SPCA's March for the Animals at Druid Hill Park.

And except for those who got an early start, few went home dry -- not even those outfitted in rain gear, like the two in the photo above. (It's not blurry, it's artistic.)

Ace and I did about half the walk, then sought shelter in the booth of Baltimore Dog Magazine, a fine publication, which, when opened and placed atop the head, also makes a dandy rain cap.

As soon as we find out, we'll let you know how much the event -- the Maryland SPCA's chief fund-raiser for the year -- took in, and whether cancer patient Tracy Santos and her pack reached their goal of raising $10,000.

For now, hats off -- or perhaps hats on -- to those dripping souls, human and dog, who trudged around the reservoir on a soggy Sunday to raise money for homeless dogs and cats.

And as for that wet dog stench in your car, try baking soda.