David Benveniste and Jake Halela are going to the dogs – and they hope to clean up.

David, an eighth grader at Bellevue’s Tyee Middle School, and Jake, an eighth grader who lives in Newcastle, are raising funds as part of their upcoming Bar Mitzvah preparations.

One of the values they learn through the process is the importance of giving back to their community and doing good deeds for others. Since the two are dog owners, and are passionate about the well-being of pets, they have decided to have a Dog Wash to benefit the Seattle Humane Society.

The event will from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Whole Pet Shop in Renton. The pet shop is sponsoring the event by donating space, water and dog shampoo for the event. All the money raised from the dog wash will benefit the Humane Society.

The pet shop is located at 1702 Duvall Ave. N.E., Renton.