All friendly pets and their pet parents are welcome. For the safety and comfort of everyone attending, pets must remain under their owner's control at all times. Please ensure your pet is comfortable around other animals and people.
Pet Pictures with Santa
Strike a Paws with Santa!
Bring your furry friend for a festive photo with Santa! Each pet photo includes a digital image with a decorative holiday frame.
Proudly presented by Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+, Oshawa Animal Services and The Local Buzz.
Capture a Paw-sitively Purr-fect Holiday Memory!
All Pets Welcome!
No reservations required. Simply join the line!
Pet photos with Santa will be taken in the order guests arrive. While waiting, guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate.
Date: Wednesday, December 2
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Location: John Street Branch, 43 John Street West, Oshawa
Photo Cost: $20 for the first pet and $5 for each additional pet.
Unopened pet food donations appreciated in support of the Oshawa Animal Services Pet Food Bank. All event proceeds go towards Oshawa Animal Services pet care and OSCC55+ programming and services.
Common Questions:
Q – Who can attend this event?
The John Street Branch has a parking lot located just south of the building, with access from Centre Street. Additional parking is available on nearby streets and behind the McLaughlin Library Branch.
Q – Do I need to register in advance?
No registration is required. Simply join the line upon arrival in front of the OSCC55+ John Street Branch.
Q - How many pets may I bring, and can they be included in the same photo?
Yes! You are welcome to bring multiple pets, and they may be included in the same photo.
There is no set limit on the number of pets you may bring; however, for the safety and comfort of all attendees, please ensure you can adequately control and care for all pets in your attendance. A fee of $5 applies for each additional pet.
There is no set limit on the number of pets you may bring; however, for the safety and comfort of all attendees, please ensure you can adequately control and care for all pets in your attendance. A fee of $5 applies for each additional pet.
Q – How do I receive my pet's photo with Santa?
Your pet's photo with Santa will be professionally edited with a decorative frame and emailed directly to the pet parent within 2 to 4 business days after the event.
Q – What forms of payment are accepted?
Cash, Debit and Credit Card are acceptable forms of payment.
Q – How should I prepare my pet for the event?
Here are some tips from our friends at Animal Services to help make this the best experience possible:
- We recommend that cats be transported in carriers. If your cat is nervous, a secondary harness is also recommended.
- Dogs must be on a leash. Please avoid retractable leashes, that can easily become tangled.
- Dogs should be comfortable around large groups of people and other dogs.
- If you are bringing multiple dogs, we prefer that you have one handler per dog.
Thank You to our Partners
Behind every great event are great community partners! We couldn't run Pet Picture with Santa without this amazing team:
A special thank you to The Local Buzz for their amazing photography skills! We are grateful for their support in helping us capture the very best of our fur babies.
We're so grateful to Oshawa Animal Services for helping create a safe, welcoming, and pet-friendly environment for all our furry friends.
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