Gather your pack – your kids and your cold-nosed companions – for a pet-friendly visit with Santa this year at Purina Farms. Cold-Nosed Candids are for families and their cats and dogs to have their photos taken with Santa, have indoor snowball fights, visit the gift shop and more.
You and your fur friends will receive one printed and one digital format of the photo per parking registration. Registration is $5 per car.
Cold-Nosed Candids will be held:
December 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for families with dogs.
For families with cats only, there is a special session on December 12 from 10-11.
For families with cats and dogs there is a special session on December 13 from 10-11 (dogs in attendance at this time must not be cat-reactive.
(On December 11 there are photos with the Grinch for ages 21 and up only.)
Cold-Nosed Candids features:
• Photos with Santa - you and your fur friends can capture the magic of the day with a photo with Santa! A printed and digital copy will be available and is included in your parking registration.
• Gift Shop - there's something for everyone in the Purina Farms Gift Shop! T-shirts, treats, pet toys, and more!
• Frolic through the Flurries – regardless of the weather, there will be snow! Pets and kids of all ages can frolic through the snowflakes indoor!
• Toys for Tots® and Presents for Pets - Donate a pet supply*, canned food item or new, unwrapped toy for kids ages 12 and under and receive a free gift!
• Plus, there will be additional festivities to enjoy!
Pre-registration online is required.
Spots are limited and no walk-ups will be allowed for this event.
For reservations, visit purinafarms.com
* Pet supplies may include new collars, harnesses, dog leashes, dog or cat sweaters, KONG and other hard plastic toys, blankets, and pet-safe salt melt.
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