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Sunday was Critter Christmas at the Ottawa Humane Society. And pet owners lined up to have their fur babies photographed with the man in red.
A few messes had to be cleaned up and the lineup got very noisy but for pet owners, getting snapped with Santa is a chance to dress up their pet — and themselves — in Santa hats, reindeer antlers and holiday finery.
Some use the photos for holiday cards. Others say it has become a tradition. The event is a fundraiser for the Humane Society, where every year about 11,000 animals go through the shelter.
Brenna McKim says bringing her golden retriever, Lola, to be photographed with Santa is an annual event. McKim, a veterinary technician, adopted Lola at the SPCA after the dog was found wandering in Gatineau.
“It’s a great cause. Without places like this, I wouldn’t have my Lola,” said McKim. “She’s the sweetest, most loving dog ever. I don’t know how she ever ended up on the streets.”
Humane Society program supervisor Allie Holloway said the society has launched a number of new programs recently, including the Howl-o-Ween and My Furry Valentine family events. There are birthday parties with animal interaction, a program that helps young people learn about animal-related careers, dog obedience courses for all levels and seminars on a number of topics, ranging from pet first aid to cat behaviour.
“We want to be a resource for the community,” said Holloway.
The Humane Society is also trying something new this year called Holiday Delivery. Its aim: to bust the myth that pets should not be adopted during the holidays. The adoptive family still has to complete the adoption process, but a volunteer elf will bring the furry surprise to the recipient’s home for Christmas or Hannukah.
Santa will be posing for more photos on Dec. 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20. For more details, visit www.ottawahumane.ca
Santa Paws has his hands full at the Ottawa Humane Society on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.
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A few messes had to be cleaned up and the lineup got very noisy but for pet owners, getting snapped with Santa is a chance to dress up their pet — and themselves — in Santa hats, reindeer antlers and holiday finery.
Some use the photos for holiday cards. Others say it has become a tradition. The event is a fundraiser for the Humane Society, where every year about 11,000 animals go through the shelter.
Brenna McKim says bringing her golden retriever, Lola, to be photographed with Santa is an annual event. McKim, a veterinary technician, adopted Lola at the SPCA after the dog was found wandering in Gatineau.
“It’s a great cause. Without places like this, I wouldn’t have my Lola,” said McKim. “She’s the sweetest, most loving dog ever. I don’t know how she ever ended up on the streets.”
Humane Society program supervisor Allie Holloway said the society has launched a number of new programs recently, including the Howl-o-Ween and My Furry Valentine family events. There are birthday parties with animal interaction, a program that helps young people learn about animal-related careers, dog obedience courses for all levels and seminars on a number of topics, ranging from pet first aid to cat behaviour.
“We want to be a resource for the community,” said Holloway.
The Humane Society is also trying something new this year called Holiday Delivery. Its aim: to bust the myth that pets should not be adopted during the holidays. The adoptive family still has to complete the adoption process, but a volunteer elf will bring the furry surprise to the recipient’s home for Christmas or Hannukah.
Santa will be posing for more photos on Dec. 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20. For more details, visit www.ottawahumane.ca
Santa Paws has his hands full at the Ottawa Humane Society on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.
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