FREE Pet-friendly Family Photos with Santa!
Bring the whole family (pets included!), your smartphone or camera, and your holiday cheer for FREE photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and festive fun!
The holidays are quickly approaching! Skip the crowded mall lines and join us for a relaxed, festive, and truly special Santa photo experience. We want to make it crystal clear: this event is for the whole family! Bring the kids, the grandparents, and of course, your furry friends to get in the picture together.
We provide the beautiful holiday backdrop, Santa, and the festive treats. You just bring your own camera or smartphone! Because you take the photos with your own devices, the photo sessions are completely FREE. And do not worry about someone having to sit out to be the photographer. Our volunteer "elves" are more than happy to take the photos for you using your device so your entire family can be in the shot together.
While there is no charge for the photos, we warmly welcome and encourage donations. 100% of all proceeds and donations go directly toward the feed, care, and training of the rescued horses at the ResqRanch.
Choose From Two Dates & Locations:
- Saturday, December 5th: Hosted at Aspen Park Vet Hospital in Conifer. A cozy, festive, clinic setting perfect for pets of all sizes.
- Sunday, December 13th: Hosted at the ResqRanch in Evergreen. This special sanctuary event features exclusive photo opportunities with some of our rescue animals, including Dominic the Christmas donkey! (Note: For the safety of the rescues, only select rehabilitated animals comfortable with stimulation will be participating).
Arrival & Safety Details:
To ensure a safe, low-stress environment and avoid having too many people and animals in a tight space at once, this event operates by reserved time slots.
- Please arrive a few minutes early and be ready for your scheduled time.
- This helps us manage traffic and keeps our furry guests (who might not always get along with other animals) happy, calm, and safe. We deeply appreciate your patience and cooperation!
What to Expect at the Events:
- Bring Your Own Camera (We're Happy to Take The Photo!): We set up the backdrop and provide Santa, and you provide the camera! Hand your smartphone or camera to one of our volunteer "elves" and we will gladly snap the pictures for you so everyone gets to be in the photo.
- "Sponsor a Rescue" Tree: Take home a beautiful custom ornament to hang on your tree for a $10 or $20 donation to the sanctuary.
- Handcrafted Holiday Gifts & Wreaths: Get a little holiday shopping done while you wait! We will have gorgeous, horse-shaped holiday wreaths, handmade with love during our Wreath-Building Workshop, available for purchase, alongside other unique gifts created and donated by our amazing volunteers.
- DIY Hot Cocoa Bar: Warm up before or after your photos with custom hot cocoa, and grab a special "Pup Cup" for your dog!
- The Holiday Spirit Photo Contest: Get creative! This contest is open to families, groups, and anyone who wants to show off their festive side. Whether you wear matching outfits, bring a fun theme, or just show up as the most enthusiastic group of the day, we want to see it! The winning group will be featured in our upcoming newsletter, receive a beautiful holiday gift basket, and get to take home a "Sponsor a Rescue" tree ornament of their choice.
Cookies, the hot cocoa bar, and much more will be available. Please join us to eat, drink, and above all, be merry!
People and pets of all ages are welcome! There will be lots of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, and more! If you have an animal that does not respond well in crowded areas or around a variety of other animals, this may not be an ideal environment for your pet. Thank you for helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all!
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