Where To Get Pet Photos With Santa In Charlotte

Photos with Santa Claus aren't just for children. Pet parents can capture those holiday memories, too. And let's face it, there's probably a lot less crying with dogs and cats versus young kids. According to the Charlotte Observer, two malls in Charlotte are offering opportunities to have your pets' photo taken with Santa.

Jolly Old St. Nicholas has already been spotted at SouthPark Mall (4400 Sharon Road), where kids can get photos taken with him through December 24th. Pet photos with Santa are scheduled for Sunday, December 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Center Court. WCNC-TV reports that CMPD Animal Care and Control will also be there to help owners create special ID tags for their pets. Click here for a reservation.

Kris Kringle will be at Northlake Mall (6801 Northlake Mall Drive) from November 25th through December 24th. You'll have two chances to bring your pets to see Santa during that time: Monday, November 28th and Monday, December 5th. The pet sessions are from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. both days. Book your reservation here.

I warn you before you read this, your heart will melt. There are tons and tons of pets in the Charlotte metro and surrounding areas that need loving homes. Not to make you sad, but across the world, animal shelters take in millions of stray, abused, and lost animals each and every day. However, when you rescue one of these animals, you are giving them a second chance.

Here you will find a list of 8 different places you can rescue pets near Charlotte, North Carolina. Please make sure you have the time and financial means to take care of a pet before agreeing to.

Bring home a new family member!
Animal shelter
Located at 2700 Toomey Ave in Charlotte
(704) 377-0534
You can see more on rescuing a new best friend here.

Want a new best friend?
Pet adoption service
(704) 879-1729
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Want to bring a little kitty home? They make great snuggle partners!
A nonprofit cat rescue group serving Southeast Charlotte, NC, and Upstate SC.
See more on rescuing a pet here.

I once found a bunny and he was adopted through CMPD Animal Control! They help find homes for all kinds of pets.
Animal Shelter
(704) 336-7600
Located at 8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217.
Click here to see more on rescuing an animal here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 220 Joyceton Church Road Lenoir, NC 28645.
(828) 572-4822
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Animal Rescue
(704) 920-3288
244 Betsy Carpenter Place Concord, NC 28025.
See more on rescuing pets here.

Located at 19110 Meridian Street Cornelius, NC 28031.
(704) 237-3602
You can see more on animals available to rescue here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 8177 Regent Parkway Suite 103, Fort Mill, South Carolina.
(803) 802-0902
You can see more about rescuing a pet of your own here.