Buffing Up For Animals

Dachshunds are the source of his strength

Here's one for the ladies: Ricky Alvarez, the owner of Ricky Bakery in Coral Gables, Florida, poses for a calendar shoot with his four Dachshunds.  The calendar, which will feature local business owners, will benefit the Miami-Dade Animal Services Department shelter.  Alvarez says:  "A lot of animals are put to sleep, are abandoned and mistreated. I hope this calendar brings awareness of how great it is to love animals.''

Read all about the calendar project and see more photos at The Miami Herald.