Furry Friends and Festive Cheer: Pet Photos with Santa!

Whether you have kids and want to include the dogs in your holiday photos, or it’s all about the dogs because they’re your main crew, Pet Photos with Santa is a must!

Don’t let your furry friends miss out on the holiday fun (and the adorable pictures!). Dress them up and bring them to meet Santa for a memorable photo op. Plus, many of these events support great causes!

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Howliday Bazaar and Pet Photos with Santa

November 23, 2024 at Franklin County Dog Shelter. The Bazaar will feature holiday decorations, dog-themed ornaments, baked goods, and handmade crafts. 

Choose one scene for only $30 or both for $40! 

Oakland Nursery Dublin

Saturdays & Sundays, November 30 – December 15, 2024 from 12 noon – 3:30 pm.

Take pictures with your own camera. Well-behaved, leashed pets are typically welcome at the Dublin Oakland Nursery location. Call for details. 

Stevie’s Foundation Christmas Portraits with Santa 

Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 12pm – 4pm
Bring your pet (any legal/safe variety is welcome!) to Olentangy River Brewing for a photo with Santa (call to reserve a spot)! Get 20 edited photos via email for $20. Details here.

Holiday Pet Photos with Santa benefitting CoPaw! (Graceland)

Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 1- 3pm at Mutts & Co., 186 Graceland Boulevard 

Come join us for a pawsitively festive event at Mutts & Co Graceland! Get ready to capture the holiday spirit with your furry friends and Santa Claus himself. They will also have swag on sale and adoptable dogs to meet!

This event is walk-in only and suggested $15 donation for a photo. Details here. 

Pet Photos with Santa and the Grinch benefiting Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue 

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Mutts & Co Westerville, 837 Polaris Parkway 

Bring your furry friends to capture the holiday spirit with Santa Claus. $10 for 1 photo or $15 for two photos. Details here.

Holiday Pet Photos benefitting Haley’s Comet of Change!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 12 – 4pm at Mutts & Co., 7549 Sawmill Road Dublin

Lady Grace Photography will be on site to capture the perfect snapshot of your pet. Proceeds will benefit Haley’s Comet of Change. Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, this is a great opportunity to create lasting memories.

Photos are done by sign up slots only for $35 per 10 minute mini session. Includes two print ready, high res images. Photo signups are here. 

Stop The Suffering launched Haley’s Comet of Change in 2021, a program to enhance and fund community spay/neuter to address overpopulation and prevent others from losing their life too soon to preventable cancer.

Union County Pet Photos with Santa

December 7 and 8, 2024 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. Pet Photos with Santa is back. All proceeds benefit the Union County Humane Society. Cost is $10 per photo.

Union County Services Building, 940 London Ave, Marysville, OH 43040-8946

Holiday Photos with Santa benefitting Speak for the Unspoken!

December 8, 2024 from 1 pm – 3 pm at Mutts & Co Grove City, 4170 McDowell Rd.

Bring your furry friends and enjoy a pawsitively good time visiting Santa Claus. There will be swag and adoptable dogs available. No reservations required. A suggested $10 donation for photos will support Speak for the Unspoken. Details here. 

TownHall Short North Santa Paws – Pictures With Santa

Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 3-5 pm

Bring your pets to TownHall Short North, 792 North High, for free pics with Santa! Dog menu available too Reserve a spot here.

PetSmart Santa Pictures

December 14-15, 2024 from 2 pm – 6 pm

Santa is coming to town & the stores for a FREE photo op! Details and registration here.

Pet Photos with Santa and the Grinch benefiting Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue 

Sunday, December 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Mutts & Co. Lewis Center, 6465 Pullman Drive

Bring your furry friends to capture the holiday spirit with Santa Claus. $10 for 1 photo or $15 for two photos. Details here.

Petco Photos with Santa

TBA for 2024. Get a free digital photo of your pet with Santa at select locations. Donations highly encouraged. Every donation helps save the lives of animals in need! Details here. 

Participating locations: Petco Easton, Weinland Park

Day by Day list of Photos with Santa in Columbus

Check out all of the opportunities in Columbus for photos with Santa, including community gatherings, tree lighting events, and more.