Photos with Santa Paws

Events

Bring Your Pet and Snap a Photo With Santa

Does your dog dream of a new toy?

Does your kitty yearn for some catnip?

Bring them to the AVHS Shelter or NWSNC and let them tell Santa Paws!

Santa holding a brown large dog with a santa hat on

Photos With Paws Information

  • Appointments will be made every 10 minutes for your pet’s photo taken with Santa Paws.
  • Watch for the link to make an appointment for your Photo with Santa Paws experience.
  • A $40 donation includes a holiday card, a photo from the session, plus digital photo files of 30-50 photos on a bone-shaped USB flash drive for your use. In a goodie bag, you will receive dog toys and treats (cats will receive cat toys and treats). A professional package worth $300.
  • For $60 donation, you’ll receive the photo-print card, the digital photos, and a copy of the 2026 AVHS Pet Photo Calendar, featuring beautiful images of some of the pets in our community.
  • Even if you don’t bring your pet to the event, you can purchase a calendar separately for $20.

Dogs must be on a leash, and cats and other pets must be in a carrier. The proceeds from this event provide care for AVHS's lost and homeless animals. Get your pet photos done early!

Photo Gallery

2025 Dates

At AVHS Shelter

4910 A St SE Auburn, WA 98092

Saturday, December 6
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, December 7
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At NWSNC

6401 Pacific Ave Tacoma 98408

Saturday, December 13
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, December 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.