10 places to get pet photos with Santa Claus near Vancouver

Who says kids get to have all the fun at Christmas?

Santa Claus is coming to town, and your furry friend can get in on the holiday fun by getting their picture taken with jolly old Saint Nick.

Here are 10 places where you can take your pets to get their picture taken with the big man himself.

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Bosley’s by Pet Valu – downtown Vancouver

With all photos by A Tail to Tell Photography, all well behaved pets are welcome!

When: Sunday, December 1
When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: 1005 Denman Street, Vancouver
Price: By donation, all proceeds to Vancouver BC SPCA

Thank Dog I Am Out Christmas fundraiser – Vancouver

Pictures with Santa, plus a bake sale and fantastic face painting at this TDIAO fundraiser.

When: Saturday, December 14th
When: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Tisol, 2738 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
Price: By donation

BC SPCA Adoption Centre – Richmond

Drop-ins are welcome at this animal welfare fundraiser, or book ahead by calling the branch at (604) 277-3100 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1
When: 11 am to 2 pm
Where: 7791 Steveston Highway, Richmond
Price: $25 suggested donation for digital prints

BC SPCA Tri-Cities Education and Adoption Centre

Drop by with your furry friend at the Coquitlam BC SPCA branch to get your holiday photo-op!

When: Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1
When: 12 pm to 5:30 pm
Where: #1-2565 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam
Price: Minimum $25 donation

Santa Pet photos at Capilano Mall – North Vancouver

Get ready for a cuteness overload! Note: Dogs and cats must be on leash or in a crate while inside the mall.

When: 6 pm to 8 pm on Mondays, December 9 and 16 and Tuesdays, December 10 and 17.
Where: 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
Price: $19.99 to $34.99 for Santa photo packages (purchase Santa photo package on the day of visit)

Central City – Surrey

Dogs and cats are welcome for these portrait sessions at Santa Land on the southwest side of the shopping centre (adjacent to Tim Hortons).

When: November 27 and 28
When: 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Central City, 10153 King George Boulevard, Surrey
Price: Pricing varies by Santa photo package

BC SPCA Adoption Centre – Surrey

The theme of this year’s Santa portraits is: “Santa…there’s an explanation!” — celebrating pets and human family members who may be on the naughty list this year.

When: Saturday, November 30
When: 10 am to 1 pm, no reservations needed
Where: Surrey BC SPCA, 16748 50 Ave, Surrey
Price: $20

Bosleys Maple Ridge

All proceeds of these photos benefit Katie’s Place, a non-profit animal shelter and rescue in Maple Ridge.

When: Sunday, December 8
When: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: 22745 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
Price: By donation.

Buckerfields – Abbotsford

Santa Paws is coming to Buckerfields! Don’t miss out on your opportunity for your pet to tell Santa how good it has been this year.

When: Saturday, November 30
When: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: 31852 Marshall Place, Abbotsford
Price: By donation, proceeds to the BC SPCA Abbotsford branch

Bosley’s by Pet Valu – Squamish

Stop by this pet store and get your furry friend’s photo taken with Santa.

When: Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8
When: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: 11200 Hunter Pl #170, Squamish
Price: Minimum $25 donation for a digital photo, all proceeds to BC SPCA