11 Times Pets Have Posed with Santa for Unforgettable Christmas Photos

By Loren Eaton November 8, 2018 at 11:38am

The holidays have almost arrived, and we all know that they tend to bring out the best (and worst) in people. You see it so well when it comes time to take pictures with Santa.

Sometimes the ending portrait captures joy and jubilation — and sometimes it simply shows tears. That’s true for pets as well as people.

Yep, the emotions of Bowser and Fluffy also run the gamut, and they’re often adorable and hilarious. Read on to find some of our favorite pet pictures with Santa Claus.

1. All Happy Smiles: This good boy wants nothing more than to hang out with Old Saint Nick.

2. Sleepy Time: It seems that seeing Santa isn’t exciting for everyone.

3. Wrathful Kitty Is Full of Wrath: Looks like someone is about to be put on the naughty list.

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A post shared by Neyland & Knox, NYC (@meow_york_kitties) on Dec 1, 2016 at 4:01pm PST

4. Perfectly Perky Pooch: This doggy looks pleased as punch to get his picture taken.

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A post shared by Marisa Matsuzaki (@mkiyoko_16) on Dec 19, 2013 at 9:42pm PST

5. Existential Angst: This pair of kitties seems more than a little traumatized by Santa’s presence.

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A post shared by @foxcat_rubycat on Dec 24, 2015 at 4:42pm PST

6. Pomeranian Perfection: It takes a brave Santa to handle this number of doggos.

7. “Hi, Mom”: This alert cat wants to greet everyone.

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A post shared by Chance At Life Cat Rescue (@chanceatlifecatrescue) on Dec 1, 2016 at 11:47am PST

8. The Holiday Blues: Someone would rather have a nap than share his Christmas list.

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A post shared by The Cozy Nook (@cozynookhq) on Dec 25, 2015 at 4:12am PST

9. Oh So Wary: This sweet black Lab isn’t so sure about this picture opportunity.

10. A Guinea Pig Getup: How a hat can totally transform a fuzzy bunny’s features.

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A post shared by Lilo (@lilobinkypants) on Nov 28, 2016 at 5:58pm PST

11. Utterly Adorable: This sweet puppy is the embodiment of every child’s Christmas spirit.

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A post shared by Evelyn Weber (@evelynnweber) on Nov 29, 2015 at 7:17pm PST

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Loren Eaton

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A graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in literature, Loren also adores language. He has served as assistant editor for Plugged In magazine and copy editor for Wildlife Photographic magazine.

A graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in literature, Loren also adores language. He has served as assistant editor for Plugged In magazine and copy editor for Wildlife Photographic magazine. Most days find him crafting copy for corporate and small-business clients, but he also occasionally indulges in creative writing. His short fiction has appeared in a number of anthologies and magazines. Loren currently lives in south Florida with his wife and three children.

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Wheaton College

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