Carroll County News: Local News: Good Shepherd Humane Society 2013 animal calendar on sale now (10/17/12)

Ilene Powell as Pocahontas poses for one of the calendar shots with her Little Bo Peep dressed as a chef, encouraging folks to start new Thanksgiving culinary traditions and "Eat More Beef." David Bell / Carroll County News [Order this photo]

EUREKA SPRINGS -- For months, the 2013 Good Shepherd Humane Society calendar has been kept hush-hush, but now the cat's out of the bag, so to speak.

The Good Shepherd calendar is not like a traditional pet calendar -- it has 12 months of animals dressed to impress. Included in the calendar are cats, dogs and chicken -- yes, a chicken.

A quick preview to tickle your fancy: January features death-defying pets that jump through a hoop of fire and balance on a unicycle while juggling bones. March features Persian cats getting in touch with their spiritual side. October has a golden retriever that hunts cat ghosts in the graveyard. And for December, Great Danes wrapped like presents.

Most of the materials, photography and work on the calendar was donated by Carroll Countians.

Rescue animals were used for some of the themed monthly portraits, including the cover photo -- the cat and dog duo have since been adopted.

These artful calendars can be had for a mere $15 at any of the following locations: Eureka Springs and Berryville Doggie Shops; Gazebo Books and Percy's Grooming in Eureka Springs; Good Shepherd Animal Shelter; Bed, Bath, and Bones in Berryville; Kelly's Dog Grooming in Grandview; Online at http://www.shop.goodshepherd-hs.org/.

A 10 percent discount is given on purchases of 10 calendars and 15 percent off for 20 or more.

Revenue the calendars generate will provide food and care for the homeless and abandoned animals at the shelter. For more information call 479-253-9188 or visit www.shop.goodshepherd-hs.org/.