Bring Your Pets for Holiday Photos With Santa at Dartmouth Mall

This year, make a Christmas memory that the whole family will cherish. The Dartmouth Mall is inviting every member, even the four-legged ones, to visit with Santa this holiday season.

Every Monday from now through December 15, families can visit with Saint Nick himself for Family Pet Photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

"Families on the SouthCoast are welcome to bring their furry pets, families coming down to take photos with their loved ones," Dartmouth Mall General Manager Michael Alfonso said.

So I grabbed my dogs, Griffey and Mo, and brought them to the Dartmouth Mall for their very first visit with Santa.

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Dogs are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the guest list.

Who Is Invited?

"Cats and dogs, obviously, but there's been some interesting pets over the years," Alfonso said.

Over the last 10 years, Santa has been visited by donkeys, pigs, cows, miniature horses and more. "All pets are welcome," Alfonso said.

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Reserve Your Spot

It can be a lot, juggling the kids and the pets all together. Make it easier and avoid a long wait by making a reservation.

"Reservations are recommended," Alfonso said. "They're not required, but absolutely recommended, just so you have the proper preparation time to get your animal in and leashed up, whatever you have to do."

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Santa's Special Way With Pets

"He loves the animals. He sings, he sometimes has treats with them, he's been a great Santa for us," Alfonso said.

Not only is Santa great with the pets, the staff is wonderful as well. They were absolutely fantastic with Griffey and Mo, giving them treats and love while we were there.

I was so impressed with how easy the process was, and I am so happy we have this picture to enjoy for Christmases to come.

"We wanted to have this event so that people that have pets have a way to celebrate the tradition of the holiday season by bringing them here," Alfonso said. "And what better way than having a photo with Santa?"