The Southern Oregon Humane Society has a chance to win $50,000 from Rachael Ray's Mutt Madness contest.

SOHS Development Director, Joy Olson, entered the shelter in Rachael Ray's Mutt Madness grant contest where people can cast their votes for their favorite pet organizations. And the winner gets fifty grand!

What is it they say? Vote early and vote often! Don't know if that applies here. But SOHS has been on a major capitol raising campaign for their expansion project - so they can better care for even more homeless critters. So they could really use the money.

Here's how it works (according to the website): You must register and log in first. Then click on each of the panels and a pop up will allow you to read more about each candidate by giving you access to their profile pages.

"We encourage you to read these thoroughly because the candidates explain who they are and why they should win," the site says.

Find the login button at the bottom of the page. Vote for one candidate in each of the brackets before submitting your final vote. SOHS is the last bracket on the bottom right side of the page. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THAT BOX!

Check back each week to cast your vote for the next round.