By Michele Taranto

No need for Fido, or any pet, to feel left out on a picture with Santa! This year, the Dirty Dawg Wash, in Norwood, has all animals covered with their Pet Pictures with Santa Day! This event does more, however, than make beloved companions and their family feel included, it is also a fundraiser for Charley’s Angels Pet Initiative (CAPI). 

On Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Santa will be available to commemorate the season with a keepsake photo! For a $15 donation, families will receive a 4 x 6 photo, and just in case a holiday manicure is needed, dog nail trimming will be available for an additional $15 donation.

CAPI, a local non-profit organization launched in July, 2023, focuses its efforts on assisting owners who may find themselves struggling with the costs of pet ownership. They can provide essentials, such as food, litter, preventatives, toys, and enrichment, as well as financial veterinary assistance for those not able to pay for critical care. To learn more about CAPI, visit charleysangelspetinitiative.org.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Charley’s Angels Pet Initiative. The Dirty Dawg Wash is located at 1 Wilson St., (corner of Wilson and Walpole Sts.). For more information on the event, call 781-762-8822. For more information on the Dirty Dawg Wash, visit www.dirtydawgwashinc.com. 

CAPI is also reaching out to the community to help a local senior citizen resident and veteran who is struggling to pay their veterinary bill of $972 for the removal of four large stones from his eight-year-old’s rescue dog’s bladder. To donate to this specific cause, visit https://www.charleysangelspetinitiative.org/#donate, and write Mitzi in the note.