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Freshly groomed pups pose at Happy Pooch Styling & Spa in Lynden, WA.

Santa hears Christmas wishes at Furry Friends in Colorado Springs, CO.

Because of COVID-19, many pet businesses are rethinking their holiday photo offerings. These sets, including this one from Busch Pet Products in Cape Girardeau, MO, are from previous years and/or 2020, the latter with pandemic precautions in place.

Holiday photo sets at Busch Pet Products in Cape Girardeau, MO, alternate between holiday and winter themes.

The holiday photo set at FairyTails Pet Spa in Winchester, KY, comes from owner Heather Carter’s own company, Tickled Pink Photo Displays.

Santa helps with photos at FairyTails Pet Spa in Winchester, KY.

Check out Santa’s throne at at Brown Dog Bakery in Ankeny, IA!

Pets can visit with Mrs. Claus at Wiggles and Whiskers Pet Supplies in Unity, SK, Canada.

The outdoor photo set at Pupology in Georgetown, TX, offers a safer option during the pandemic.

The Grinch poses with pets at City Dogs Grocery in Indianapolis, IN.

A pup flies over the holiday photos set at Animal Connection in Charlottesville, VA.

The photo set at All Pets Considered in Greensboro, NC, works with Santa.

And without… The photo set at All Pets Considered in Greensboro, NC.

Santa meets with pets at The Salty Paw Spa & Woof Wash in South Dartmouth, MA.

The holiday photos set at Ruff House in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is ready for models.

Pups strike a pose on the holiday set at Eldorado Country Pet in Santa Fe, NM.

Because of COVID-19, many pet businesses are rethinking their holiday photo offerings. These sets, including this one from Cool Dog Gear in Warrington, PA, are from previous years and/or 2020, the latter with pandemic precautions in place.

This pup had a long list for Santa, at Cool Dog Gear in Warrington, PA.

Cool Dog Gear in Warrington, PA, also has offered Mensch on the Bench.

Pups get to visit and pose in front of Santa’s Workshop at Fetch RI in Richmond, RI.

Pet parents can pose their dogs and also join in at this selfie station at Dog Krazy stores in Virginia.

Fetch Pet Supplies & Gifts in Springfield, MO, has offered a “Bad Santa” in addition to a traditional one in years past.

“Naughty” and “Nice” doggies can pose in the appropriate place at Flying M Pet Grocery in Houston, TX.

WOOF! WOOF! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar in Bristol, RI, offers photo sessions by appointment in a tent outside.

Four Muddy Paws in St. Louis, MO, did photos with Santa in 2019, but plans to set up a selfie station this year.

Dogs gather by the fireplace on this photo set at Dogs By Design in Irwin, PA.

This pup barely fit on Santa’s lap at The Grateful Dog Bakery in North Ridgeville, OH.

Central Dawgma in Hagerstown, MD, offers this festive fence as a backdrop for pics.

At Fetching Dog in Scottsdale, AZ, kitties get photo ops with Santa, too.

My Natural Pet in Brooklyn, NY, has invited pets to pose with Santa Paws…

…and with an elf!

K9 Manners & More in Broken Arrow, OK, has offered a photo station.

Photo props were available for the pups at K9 Manners & More in Broken Arrow, OK.

Another cooperative kitty, this time posing for a photo at Lucky Dog Pet Grocery & Bakery in Lawrence, KS.

Co-owner Ben Huber builds a new holiday photo set each year for Petagogy in Pittsburgh, PA.

Another set from Petagogy.

This year, Santa poses in the Reindeer Barn at Petagogy.

Last year, Santa posed with pups at House of Paws Pet Boutique in Regina, SK, Canada.

Razzle Dazzle Doggie Bow-tique in Bradley, IL, set up this station for 2020. The store asks customers to tag and share the photos on social media.

Southern Barker in Lexington, KY, did Santa pics in years past.

Owner Tom Brunes puts on the Santa costume for Pet Stuff Inc in Minnetonka, MI.  Kathleen Riley takes the pics.

Pups pose in a winter wonderland at Barkers Anonymous in Hendersonville, NC.

Dogs can get cozy on the photo set at Waggin’ Tails Healthy Pet Products in Houma, LA.

Santa was on duty last year at Eupawria in Owego, NY.

Holiday Pet Photos: Pics with Santa, Selfie Stations and More

Holiday Pet Photos: Pics with Santa, Selfie Stations and More

Freshly groomed pups pose at Happy Pooch Styling & Spa in Lynden, WA.