ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — If hearing the words “Dog Day Afternoon” conjures up memories of a more than 35-year-old movie, relax. No banks are going to be robbed and no hostages taken.

But the dogs (and cats) helped by the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) are going to love the fifth annual “Dog Day Afternoon” hosted by Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar in Orange Beach April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A yard salewill be held on the deck of the restaurant April 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both events are to benefit BARC! The restaurant also serves as a collection point for the BARC! Pet Food Pantry.

“The owners, (of Cosmo’s) Brian and Jodi Harsany, are big animal lovers,” explained Jeff Keith, a member of the Cosmo’s management team and spokesperson for the event

In fact, the Cosmo who inspired the name of the eatery was adopted by the Harsanys from an area shelter. They later decided to name the restaurant after the Lab mix.

“Maggie's Shop,” recently opened in the restaurant complex, is named for another Harsany rescue dog, and Keith added he will not be surprised to see the outdoor bar named for a third dog, Luna, who appears to be a Lab/Corgi mix.

“We are all huge advocates for animal rights here,” said Keith, who has eight dogs and several rescued birds of his own.

“Mike Eagan volunteers his musical talents,” said Keith. Keith described Eagan’s music, a mix of guitar and vocals, as soft rock.

The April 30 event will also feature a silent auction, and donations for the auction are still being accepted, says Keith.

“BARC! recognized Brian and Jody Harsany as corporate partners in 2008 because they are renowned for their animal compassion — they even named their restaurant after a shelter dog they rescued,” said Sonja Presley, BARC!'s executive director.

“Dog Day Afternoons are so much fun — especially the doggie costume contest — and have raised thousands of dollars for our lifesaving mission. Year-round they are a BARC! Pet Food Pantry collection location, so remember to bring a bag of food,” Presley added.

The Doggy Costume Contest will begin at noon on April 30. Judging from photos of past events, the costumes are likely to range from “awwwww, cute” to outrageous.

There will also be a Guest of Honor at the event. Louis Vuitton, a pit bull was, as Keith says, “terribly abused. He was set on fire.” The dog, while scarred, has made a full recovery, and lives with a family in the Montgomery area.

“He is an example of how animals can recover,” said Keith, who wondered how an animal suffering such intense pain would trust people again.

In addition to a fundraiser, several dogs will be at the afternoon event hoping for their “forever” homes. But while the event is for a serious cause, the humans attending (and their canine companions) should have a good time.

“People are out there enjoying an afternoon with their pet,” said Keith.