The Clark County Commission approved an exotic animal permit for a local nonprofit looking to house some unusual animals in a southwest home.

The commissioners approved a permit for Wild Adventures Zoo. Stacey Weiss owns the zoo and keeps the 11 animals in her home, including sugar gliders, opossums and a hedgehog. She takes the animals, which are all less than 10 pounds, to schools and hospitals. People cannot visit her home to see the animals.

While the commissioners approved the permit, it will be up to Weiss’ neighborhood homeowners association to give the final approval. She is planning to get three more animals, including a rodent that can grow up to 120 pounds.

Join the Animal Foundation on Sunday afternoon for its annual Best in Show fundraiser and adoption event at The Orleans Arena.

Doors open at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m.

The event will be an American Kennel Club-style dog show featuring more than 50 contestants from the shelter. The dogs will compete for hearts in several categories, and pups with the most audience applause will advance to compete for the title of Best In Show.

All dogs will be available for adoption immediately following the show. Proceeds benefit the more than 50,000 lost, unwanted and abandoned animals entering the shelter each year.

Tickets for the show can be purchased here. Cost is $12 per person, $5 for seniors over 65 and children from 2 to 10 years old.