Four-legged friends — and even those without any legs at all — barked, purred, bobbed and hissed their holiday wish lists to Santa last Saturday at Paws, Purrs and Exotics Animal Hospital on South Peyton Street in Old Town.
Alexandria’s newest and only African American-owned veterinary facility hosted the event for the Washington Humane Society who brought dogs and cats from their shelter in need of adoption. For a $15 donation, the Humane Society took photos of pets and their humans with Santa Paws.
Del Ray’s Barkley Square Bakery and Boutique provided complimentary treats for four-legged attendees. The celebration also featured free information and demonstrations from pet-related service providers that work closely with Paws, Purrs and Exotics.