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!

Howliday Bazaar and Pet Photos with Santa

November 22, 2025 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 29 – December 14, 2025 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 to verify and for details before you take your pet!!

Mutts & Co. Photos with Santa

Mutts & Co. locations offer several dates for pet photos with Santa at various locations around Columbus. Check out all of the dates/options here, or scroll down for the day-to-day list.

Mutts & Co. Photos with Santa: Holiday Pet Photo Events Around Columbus

Pet Photos w/ Santa @ Franklinton Market

December 6, 2025. Pet Photos with Santa event benefits the Franklin County Pet Pantry. For just $20, you’ll receive a digital photo sent directly to you, capturing the joy of your pets with Santa. Register here. 

Franklinton Market, 439 W. Rich St, Col, Ohio 43215

Paws and Claus at Everal Barn Westerville

December 9, 2025 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Bring your pups to get their photo taken with Santa Paws! Appointments will be scheduled in 15-minute increments. Cost is $10; register online (spots filling fast!)

Everal Barn and Homestead in Heritage Park, 60 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH, 43081

Union County Pet Photos with Santa

December 6-7, 2025 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

Stevie’s Foundation Christmas Portraits with Santa 

Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 12pm – 4pm

Bring your pet (any legal/safe variety is welcome!) and/or kids to Bent Tree Golf Club for a photo with Santa (call to reserve a spot)! Get 20 edited photos via email for $20. Details here.

Puptown Lounge Photos with Santa

Hilliard location
Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (reserve a spot)
2910 Scioto Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, OH 43026

NC Kenny Rd. location 
Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (reserve a spot)
4766 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43220

UA Riverside location
Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (reserve a spot)
3150 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43221

Join us at Puptown Lounge locations for a festive Santa photo experience for you and your pups! Sessions will be captured by professional photographer Julianne Johnson, known for her warm, easygoing style that brings out each dog’s (and family’s!) personality. Edited photos will be emailed to you within a few days after the event, and owners are welcome to take their own photos as well.

Cost: Photos are free with your donation to Columbus Humane — monetary or physical items accepted. Donations can be dropped off during your session or anytime from December 1st–20th at any Puptown Lounge lobby. Santa also accepts Venmo tips.

Dogs, humans, or the whole family can jump in for photos — whatever works for you! Please only bring friendly, vaccinated pups.

We’ll also have Coffee Connections coffee, cookies for people, and take-home treats for the pups to make the day extra merry.

PetSmart Santa Pictures

December 13-14, 2025 from 2 pm – 6 pm

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

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.