Santa Claws 2016

Santa Claws, a holiday themed event for dogs and pet owners, drew hundreds to the Spokane Fair and Expo Center Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 for pet photos with Santa and to peruse pet-oriented businesses, non-profit animal agencies and rescue groups. It was put on by Washington Basset Rescue and other sponsors. There were pet costume contests and animals available for adoption.

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Sun., Nov. 27, 2016

A five-year--old bassett hound named Tucker ignores the photographer's squeaky toy and collapses to the ground between Santa's feet during a photo session at Santa Claws, a dog-themed show with booths from dog-themed businesses, animal non-profits and rescue groups.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Miniature dogs, from left, Polkadottie,Topaz, Opal and Missy, behind, go outside for a potty break at Santa Claws a pet-themed event Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. Many brought their pets dressed for the holidays to get their photos taken with Santa Clause. There were raffles, booths with pet-themed businesses and representatives of several rescue and adoption groups at the show.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Noel, a smooth fox terrier that was a Christmas gifts years ago, sits for a photo in front of a Christmas tree Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Pet owners brought their dogs to the fairgrounds for Santa Claws, a pet-themed show. There were raffles, booths with pet-themed businesses and representatives of several rescue and adoption groups at the show.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Dachshunds, from left, Daisy, Penny Lane and Peanut, ride around the Santa Claws show at the Spokane County Fairgrounds Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. The dogs' owner was taking in the pet-themed show for pictures with Santa and to look at the many booths of pet-themed businesses and raffle items.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Dachshund sisters Annabelle and Violet wait their chance to have a picture taken with Santa at the Santa Claws show at the Spokane County Fairgrounds Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. Dog owners brought dozens of dogs to the pet-themed show for pictures with Santa and to look at the many booths of pet-themed businesses and raffle items.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
A ukulele group called Ukestra Spokane performs Christmas music for the crowd at Santa Claws, a holiday-themed dog-oriented event Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. The show, where dog owners could have pet photos with Santa Claus, also had booths for pet businesses, animal non-profit agencies and rescue groups.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
A peek-a-pom named Chewy looks apprehensively at Santa Claus during a photo session at Santa Claws a pet-themed event Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. Many brought their pets dressed for the holidays to get their photos taken with Santa Clause. There were raffles, booths with pet-themed businesses and representatives of several rescue and adoption groups at the show.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review