TAHOE/TRUCKEE andamp;#8212; 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 andamp;#8220;Lucky Dogs of Tahoeandamp;#8221; calendar is a gift that gives back. All proceeds from this calendar will help save and improve lives of local animals.Each month features the face of a rescued dog now living the good life in the Tahoe area. HSTT chose 13 andamp;#8220;calendar dogs,andamp;#8221; all with heartwarming and inspirational stories of their journey from homeless dog to family pet. This was no easy task as there were more than 300 fabulous photos entered into the calendar photo competition. Calendars are $20 and are available at several retail locations, including Truckee-Tahoe Kennels, Burger Me!, Elijah Bleuandamp;#8217;s House of Coffee, Ace Mountain Hardware andamp; Sports and Wild Cherries Coffee House in Truckee; Tahoe House and Scrapandamp;#8217;s in Tahoe City and Scrapandamp;#8217;s and True Value Hardware in Kings Beach.You may also purchase the calendar online at hstt.org. The calendars will be shipped within one business day to ensure you have them for the holidays. For more information, visit hstt.org or call 530-587-5948.andamp;#8212; Submitted to aedgett@sierrasun.com

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of pets through adoptions, community spay/neuter services and humane education programs in the Truckee and North Tahoe area. To meet adoptable dogs, go to HSTTandamp;#8217;s Adoption Day, every Saturday, noon-2 p.m. at the Town of Truckee Animal Kennel, or call 530-581-3199 to schedule an appointment. To learn more about HSTT, call 530-587-5948 or visit http://www.hstt.org.