If there’s one thing I can’t have enough of, it’s photos of my dog. Even better, if they are professional photos of my dog because others do it better than I do – especially when I’m the one keeping her still and focused. So, I’m a big fan of holiday dog photo shoots, especially those that are fundraising opportunities for pet rescues and shelters.

Dogs with Santa Photos

Now, I’m obsessed with getting as many studio-staged images of my dog as possible. It started by attending a few ‘dog with Santa’ photo opportunities and morphed into a weekly event in November and extending well into December. I’ve also evolved a photo-preparation routine.

Welcome to The dogtrotting.net guide to Dog Holiday Photo Shoots in Ontario, Canada from November to December 2026. This is an evolving list starting and options will be added as they are scheduled. If you’re in Ontario, and looking for dog photos with Santa, bookmark this article and check back.

Note: This is a list of events as we discover them throughout the season. Dogtrotting.net is not hosting nor involved in the organization of these events.

Christmas and Holiday Pet Photo Opportunities Near You

November 14, 2026 – Santa Photos, GRIMSBY, Ontario

Book a spot in advance at the Grimsby PetValue for your photos with Santa and your pet. 10 minute sessions per booking. $20 donation to Pantry for Pets gets you a digital photo emailed to you.

Place: Grimsby PetValue, 42 St. Andrews Ave., Grimsby, Ontario.

Time: 11 am to 2 pm.

November 14, 2026 – Paws for the Community, Brantford, Ontario

Sponsored by Bailey’s Pet Spa, Paws for Community is a fundraiser for local rescues: vendors, raffle table, and pet Santa photos for $25 (digital copies). Free admission.

Place: Woodman Community Center, 491 Grey St., Brantford, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 5 pm

November 14, 2026 – Santa Paws Photos, SARNIA, Ontario

Benefiting Eddy’s Nomads Dog Rescue, the Santa Paws Photo event with Grey Pine Photography gets you one digital photo for $25. Advanced bookings are required.

Place: Ren’s Pets, 1330 Exmouth Street, Sarnia, Ontario

Time: 1 to 5 pm

November 14, 2026 – PetSmart locations across Canada

Santa is coming to PetSmart – bring your pet (dogs and cats) to any PetSmart location, One day only this year – November 14. Free with your camera. Plus exclusive offers for event attendees. Check out locations here.

Place: PetSmart Locations across Canada

Time: 12 to 4 pm

November 14 & 15, 2026 – Merry Tails Holiday Pet Pics, GUELPH, Ontario

This annual photo event, Merry Tails Holiday Pet event, benefits the Guelph Humane Society. Book a 10-minute time slot with photographer Craig Robinson. $25 for one digital image.

Place: Guelph Humane Society, 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

November 15, 2026 – Project Warm Dog Christmas Market & Santa Photos, BRANTFORD, Ontario

Hosted by Northern Connection Rescue, this holiday market features over 20 local vendors, festive treats, a cash bar, and photos with your pet and Santa. Raffle ticket proceeds support Project Warm Dog’s mission to build insulated dog houses for dogs in Northern Ontario communities.

Place: he Rope Factory Event Hall, 111-27 Sherwood Drive, Brantford, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

November 15, 2026 – Pawz Up Play Holiday Photos, BURLINGTON, Ontario

Join the crew at Pawz Up Play for a pop-up Christmas event in support of Save Our Scruff dog rescue. Photos are $25 for a 10-minute session and one digital image from Canovas Photography. Please pre-book.

Place: Pawz Up Play, 1250 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 3 pm.

November 18, 19, 20 and December 1, 2026 – Dog & Cat Photos with Santa, HAMILTON, Ontario

This one is a private company offering photo packages, but you can get photos taken of your cat or dog with Santa at Eastgate Square in the evening. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Register in advance.

Place: Eastgate Square Mall, 75 Centennial Pkwy N., Hamilton, Ontario

Time: 6 to 8 pm

November 20 and 21, 2026 – Holiday Pet Pics, KITCHENER, Ontario

A holiday tradition at the Humane Society of Kitchener, Stratford & Perth, the pre-scheduled holiday photo sessions take place among a wintery wonderland backdrop. Photo packages benefiting the shelter contain 3 digital images for $50 and 1 images for $25 emailed to you two weeks from the time of the event.

Place: Humane Society, 250 Riverbend, Kitchener, Ontario.

Time: Friday, 2 to 10 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm

November 21, 22, 28 & 29, December 5, 2026 – Holiday Pet Pics, OAKVILLE, Ontario

The annual Holiday Pet Pic event at the Oakville and Milton Humane Society is back. Karen Dillabough Photography is offering digital images. Sign up to receive registration information.

Place: Ren’s Pets at 4002 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 3 pm.

November 20 & 21, 2026 – Pet Pics with Father Christmas, HAMILTON, Ontario

Ladybird Animal Sanctuary’s popular fundraising event is back: Pet Pics with Santa. No prebooking required. First-come first first-served via a number-taking system. Pets only in the photo. $25 per digital image.

Place: Clifford Brewing Co., 398 Nash Road, #1, Hamilton, Ontario

Time: Nov. 20, 4 to 8 pm; Nov. 21, 5 to 9 pm

November 14 to December 24, 2026 – Pet Photo Studio at Yorkdale, TORONTO, Ontario

Head to Yorkdale Shopping Centre for pet photos with Santa – it’s not just for the kids. This professional photographer is offering Pet Photos Saturday and Sunday between November 15 to December 14, 2025, from 10 am to 8 pm; Monday to Sunday, December 15 to 23, 2025, 10 am to 8 pm; and even the day before Christmas, December 24, 10 am to 3 pm. Packages range from $35 to $50. Advanced booking necessary.

Place: Yorkdale Mall, 3401 Dufferin Street (enter A2 entrance with the dog), Toronto, Ontario.

Time: Mall hours 10 am to 8 pm

November 15, 2026 – Holiday Photoshoot, DUNDAS (Hamilton), Ontario

Join the crew at The Dog Parlour for festive photos with Mutt Mugz. Cost is $50 for two digital photos. $5 will go to Dream Team rescue. Please pre-book by texting 905-870-3647.

Place: The Dog Parlour, 5 Foundary St., Hamilton, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 4 pm

November 15, 2026 – Santa Photos, HAMILTON, Ontario

Brings pets to Pet Valu for photos with Santa. All photo fees go to Hamilton Animal Services to help shelter animals in need. $25 for digital photos.

Place: Pet Valu, 8-1550 Upper James, Hamilton, Ontario

Time: Noon to 4 pm

November 21, 2026 – Holiday Pet Pics, STEVENSVILLE, Ontario

Minor Bros Country Living is hosting a Holiday Pet Pics event benefiting Tails of the North Inc. Dog Rescue.

Places: Minor Brothers, 2736 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

November 21, 2026 – Holiday Pet Photos, FERGUS, Ontario

A pet photoshoot with Laura Wombell Photography and get your pet’s photo taken with a festive backdrop. All proceeds to Save Me Rescue. $25 per session and one digital image. Please pre-book.

Place: Pet Valu, 900 Tower St S, Fergus, ON

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

November 21, 2026 – Santa & Pet Photos, WATERDOWN (Hamilton), Ontario

Check out Petbarn and participate in a pet photos with Santa event to raise money for Bark at the Moon Animal Rescue. Minimum $15 donation for two digital photos. No appointment needed.

Place: Petbarn, 20 Clappison Ave., Waterdown, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 3 pm

November 21, 2026 – Annual Santa Pics Event, TORONTO, Ontario

Come to the Timmies Pet Shop and get your pet’s picture taken with Santa. Photos by Jeff Hurst and cost a minimum donation of $20 donation, benefiting Save Our Scroff.

Place: Timmie’s Leslieville, 1178 Queen St., E., Toronto, Ontario

Time: 5 to 7 pm

November 21 to 22, 2026 – Canadian Pet Expo, MISSISSAUGA, Toronto

Head to the International Centre near the Toronto Airport to experience the annual Holiday Canadian Pet Expo. Once you paid your admission, you can line up for pet pics with Santa inside. Packages of print and digital image range from $25 to $40.

Place: Canadian Pet Expo, International Centre, Mississauga, Toronto

Time: Saturday, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm; Sunday, 10:30 am to 3 pm

November 21 & 22, 2026 – Christmas Experiences: Pet Photos with Santa, TORONTO, Ontario

As part of its Christmas Experiences, the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto is hosting Pet Photos with Santa. Receive a digital image perfect for holiday cards. Book on Open Table.

Place: The Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, Ontario

Time: 9 am to noon

November 21, 22, 28, 29 and Dec. 5 – Pet Photos with Santa, OAKVILLE, Ontario

the annual Santa Pet Pics fundraiser for the Humane Society of Oakville, Milton, & Halton, is on again. Join Karen Killabourgh Photography. $30 per photo and session. Prebooking required.

Place: Ren’s Pets, 4002 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 1 pm

November 22, 2026 – Dog Day Holiday, HAMILTON, Ontario

The Side Hustle Events presents the 5th Annual Dog Day Holiday Market and photos with Santa.

Place: Grain & Grit Brewery, 11 Ewen Ave., Hamilton, Ontario.

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November 22, 2026 – Photos with Santa, OWEN SOUND, Ontario

Book your time slot at the store and join Santa Bill on Six and The Photography Co. to get a photo of your pet with Santa. For $25 you get a digital image, a print and a gift bag.

Place: Global Pets, 1177 16th Street E., Owen Sound Ontario

Time: Noon to 2 pm

November 22, 2026 – Holiday Photo Sessions, FERGUS, Ontario

Please book in advance for a Holiday Pet Photo shoot with Laura Wombwell Photography. For $25, you get a 10 minute session and one high-res digital image. Reserve your spot at 519-843-7997. Proceeds to Save Me Rescue.

Place: Pet Valu, The Gates of Fergus, 900 Tower St., S., Fergus, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

November 28, 2026 – Photos with Santa, BRAMPTON, Ontario

It’s that time of year again. Sponsored by FirstMate, Global Pet Foods is hosting a photos with Santa event. Proceeds to charity. Loot bags and in-store discounts. $30 for digital images.

Place: Global Pets, 17 Worthington Ave., Brampton, Ontario

Time: not provided

November 29, 2026 – Photos with Santa, COLLINGWOOD, Ontario

Book your time slot at the store and join Santa Bill on Six and The Photography Co. to get a photo of your pet with Santa. For $25 you get a digital image, a print and a gift bag

Place: Global Pets,20 Balsam Street, Unit 9, Collingwood, Ontario

Time: Noon to 2 pm

November 29, 2026 – Deck the Paws, BINBROOK (Hamilton), Ontario

Deck the Paws: A Christmas Market is dog-friendly for leashed well-behaved dogs, so you can bring your dog to the market (please do, Tripping with Paws Prints will be there) AND get your dog’s photo take with Santa for a minimum $15 donation. Proceeds from the entire event go to Salty Animal Rescue and Inugoya Rehoming and Rehabilitation.

Place: Binbrook Agricultural Society Hall, 2600 Highway 56, Binbrook, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 6 pm

November 29, 2026 – Annual Santa Pics Event, TORONTO, Ontario

Come to the Timmies Pet Shop and get your pet’s picture taken with Santa. Photos by Jeff Hurst and cost a minimum donation of $20 donation, benefiting Save Our Scroff pet rescue.

Place: Timmie’s Queen West, 867 Queen St., W., Toronto, Ontario

Time: 5 to 7 pm

November 28 & 29, 2026 – Holiday Pet Photo Sessions & Santa Paws, WHITBY, Ontario

Festive pet photos with Santa, a bake sale, and a prize raffle supporting the Ontario SPCA Durham Region Animal Centre. Cost is $25 per digital photo.

Place: Sheridan Nurseries, 410 Taunton Rd W, Whitby, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

December 5, 2026 – Holiday Pet Pics, KITCHENER, Ontario

A holiday tradition at the Humane Society of Kitchener, Stratford & Perth, the pre-scheduled holiday photo sessions take place among a wintery wonderland backdrop. Photo packages benefiting the shelter contain 3 digital images for $50 and 1 images for $25 emailed to you two weeks from the time of the event.

Place: Humane Society, 250 Riverbend, Kitchener, Ontario.

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

December 5 & 6, 2026 – Holiday Pet Photo Sessions & Santa Paws, WHITBY, Ontario

Festive pet photos with Santa, a bake sale, and a prize raffle supporting the Ontario SPCA Durham Region Animal Centre. Cost is $25 per digital photo.

Place: Sheridan Nurseries, 410 Taunton Rd W, Whitby, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

December 5 & 6, 2026 – Holiday Pet Photos with Santa Claus, NORTH BAY, Ontario

Willa Bee Photography and the North Bay Humane Society are hosting Holiday Pet Photos with Santa Claus. Get a digital image of your pet (and Santa Claus!) sent to your inbox for a donation of $20 or more. Sign up now by visiting www.nbdhs.ca/petphotos.

Place: North Bay Humane Society, 2060 Main Street West, North Bay, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 2 pm

December 5, 9, 19 & 20, 2026 – Santa Pet Pics, OTTAWA, Ontario

Join the team at the Ottawa Humane Society for the annual holiday fundraiser – photos with Santa. $25 with an appointment, $30 walk-in. Digital images. Register here.

Place: Ottawa Humane Society, 245 West Hunt Club Rd., Ottawa, Ontario

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

December 12, 2026 – Santa Photos, LONDON, Ontario

Bring your pet to PetValu Masonville for baked goods, warm cider and photos with Santa. Photos are $10 for one digital and print image. All proceeds going to Paws United Dog Rescue.

Place: Pet Valu Masonville, 109 Fanshawe Park E., London, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 2 pm

December 12, 2026 – Pet Photos with Santa, BRANTFORD, Ontario

This photo opportunity is simple: it’s set up with a backdrop and a Santa. For $10, you take your own photo of your pet. Hosted by Fairview United Church.

Place: Fairview Community Centre, 49 Wayne Drive, Brantford, Ontario

Time: 9 to 11 am

December 12, 2026 – Holiday Photobooth with Santa, MISSISSAUGA, Ontario

Donate $30 of pet food to the Mississauga Humane Society purchased in store and receive a free holiday photo shoot with Val from Val’s Pets.

Place: Global Pets, 1170 Burnhamthorpe Road, W., Mississauga, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 3 pm

December 13, 2026 – Holiday Photos, BURLINGTON, Ontario

Head to Pet Country and join Happy Paws Pet Studio for pet photos – get images of your pet in a holiday setting. $40 per session. Proceeds to Tangos Lead Canine Rescue. Book spots in advance: 905-632-5151.

Place: Pet Country, 676 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario

Time: 11 am to 2 pm

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