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). 

The event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1-4 p.m., at the Castle Island Brewing Company, 31 Astor Ave. Santa will be there to meet his four-legged friends and provide a 4 x 6 keepsake photo to commemorate the season, with a $10 donation to the non-profit organization. The afternoon fun for Santa’s pets does not stop there! Owners and their pets can walk around and purchase treats by PolkaDog, custom bandanas from Poodle Pack Gear, other pet-focused vendors, and enter raffles!

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 the fundraiser will benefit Charley’s Angels Pet Initiative. For more information on the event, call 781-762-8822. To make a direct monetary donation, visit https://www.charleysangelspetinitiative.org/#donate. Food donations are accepted at the Dirty Dawg Wash, 1 Wilson St., (corner of Wilson and Walpole Sts.).