Albany Times Union

John Grygiel plays the part of Santa as Patrick McGoff puts the finishing touches on his dog Molly and photographer Mike Dack with Red Cottage Photography gets set to take the photos during the Pet Pictures with Santa event at Faddegon's Nursery on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in Latham, NY. The event has been a benefit for the Animal Protective Foundation which has been doing the event for about 20 years. Money raised goes towards the APF's animal care and spay/neuter programs. On December 8 and 9 there will be another AFP pictures with Santa event at the PetSmart at Mohawk Commons in Niskayuna. (Photo by Paul Buckowski/Albany Times Union via Getty Images)