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Need a present for your holiday party? Want to spread a smile to all the pet lovers you know? Your purchase of a 2011 Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe “Lucky Dogs of Tahoe” calendar is a gift that gives back. All proceeds from this calendar will help save and improve lives of local animals.

Calendars are $20 and are available at several retail locations, including Truckee-Tahoe Kennels, Burger Me!, Elijah Bleu’s House of Coffee, Ace Mountain Hardware & Sports and Wild Cherries Coffee House in Truckee; Tahoe House and Scrap’s in Tahoe City; and Scrap’s and True Value Hardware in Kings Beach.

You can also purchase the calendar online. The calendars will be shipped within one business day to ensure you have them for the holidays.

For more information, call (530) 587.5948.