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One-year-old Thumper is a cool Basset Hound-Labrador mix. At just under 50 pounds Thumper looks a bit like a sausage but is seriously cute. Thumper has such an outgoing personality that everybody he meets is his friend.

To learn more about this friendly guy, call 426-8656 or visit [http;//www.valleyhumane.org www.valleyhumane.org or Facebook. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton and is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays noon to 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.

Like sweet, furry faces? The 2013 VHS Calendar is available for a $15 donation which helps animals all year long by funding much-needed rescue and rehabilitation programs. Use your calendar to keep track of special days, appointments and events so you can spend more time cuddling with your own animal companions. Calendars will be available for pickup in early November.

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