Lilly, a Labrador mix, was among the satisfied customers at the event Sunday. Arizona Greyhound Rescue volunteers Sheryl Morgan, left and Carol Ray did the soapy honors. That hose's spray had to feel good on a hot afternoon.

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It was a car wash without the cars and suds without the duds as dogs of all shapes and sizes waited in line to have their nails clipped and a shampoo.

The 10th annual Arizona Greyhound Rescue fundraising dog wash took place on Sunday at the Pantano Animal Clinic, 8333 E. 22nd St., to help raise money for the care of former race dogs.

"It costs about $1,200 a month to house and care for these dogs, so this is a big event for us," said Mary Freeman, president of Arizona Greyhound Rescue. It is one of the rescue organization's major events of the year, she said.

For $10, dog owners could have their pet's nails trimmed.

An additional $5 would buy a shampoo and crème rinse, as well as a towel dry.

"I'd rather see more of this kind of washing than car washes," said Harry Kruse, owner of a beagle named Buddy, as he watched his dog get covered in soap.

Volunteer John Haywood, 13, who was washing Buddy, agreed. "Its fun to wash dogs, plus dogs are fluffy and feel better than cars."

Money raised by the event will help offset the monthly costs of housing and caring for rescued greyhounds, according to Freeman.

"Washing dogs is a great outdoor event for the summer, and most of the people that bring their dogs here have a dog that was rescued," said Freeman. "Its also helps bring out some of the younger volunteers age 12 or over."

The next dog wash will be Aug. 9 at the Veterinary Specialty Center, 4909 N. La Cañada Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check out www.azgreyhoundrescue .org for more information.

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