There鈥檚 still time to get hold of this gift that keeps on giving, and it only costs $10.
It鈥檚 the annual Township of 91原创 firefighters calendar, and it has some real cuties captured on the pages inside.
It鈥檚 not the traditional firefighter calendar showing hunky or cute crew members looking all seductive.
Instead, this fundraising calendar featuring pictures of local firefighters and animals.
In fact, many of the firefighters have pictures with their own pets. Most of the animals are dogs and cats, but there鈥檚 also a goat and horse, explained project organizer Michael Thorpe.
鈥淭his calendar has a special place in the hearts of our members,鈥� he said, noting he was inundated by members who were anxious to be a part of the project.
鈥淭here is so much support from the members of the fire department that the hardest job I have is selecting which photos get put into the calendar.鈥�
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This year, the calendar鈥檚 theme is animal rescues, the centre spread featuring some stories of rescues made by Township firefighters.
鈥淲e know that for a lot of people, their pets are members of their family and as firefighters we serve to protect your whole family 鈥� even the four-legged ones,鈥� Thorpe said. 鈥溾�e work and train to ensure that the special skills needed to deal with animal emergencies are as sharp as any in our toolbox.鈥�
From a cat in the tree to a horse in a mire or the rescue of a wild animal, when the calls come in, Township firefighters are ready to respond with 鈥渆very ounce of compassion at our disposal,鈥� he said, hoping the calendar captures the importance of that part of their job.
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Selling at only $10 each, the calendar is again expected to sell out with proceeds shared between 91原创 Animal Protection Society and the Township of 91原创 Firefighters Charitable Society.
Calendars are available at Deadfrog Brewery, Otter Co-op, Ace Walnut Grove, Patti Dale Animal Shelter (LAPS), Small Creatures Pet Clinic, and the Shopper Drug Marts in Aldergrove, Murrayville, 91原创 City, and Willoughby.
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