Drinking and dogs do mix (in moderation of course), and here's you chance to enjoy both: the Maryland SPCA, will be holding its second Wine & Wag Happy Hour On Friday, July 25.

Dogs are welcome and admitted free, but the SPCA requests you keep them on their leashes, and bring only one dog per person.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate of the SPCA, at 3300 Falls Road. The event runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Children are welcome, but must have tickets.

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served, and there is a suggested donation of $3 for beer and wine and $1 for other beverages.

Activities include a treasure hunt, obedience demos, paw painting, off-leash play in the fun runs and tours of the adoption center. Guests are also welcome to cast their ballots for the best decorated kennel -- this month, the staff has gone Hollywood, outfitting all the kennels with movie themes.

The event will be canceled if weather is bad, and ticket prices will be refunded.

The Maryland SPCA, which is feeling the same crush as other parts of the country as a flagging economy sends more people and pets into homelessness, is offering a special on adult dogs until the end of the July -- all dogs adopted will receive free microchipping.

For more information, please contact Tami Gosheff at tgosheff@mdspca.org or 410-235-8826, ext. 138.

To reserve your spot, you can click here.