Pet parents can choose from a variety of locations to have their pets' photos taken with Santa Claws. I've listed some here; if you know of others, please let me know and I'll add them.

Harrisburg Mall, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 11 and 18.

The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg, PA, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7

Patton Veterinary Hospital, 425 E. Broadway, Red Lion, PA, 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 (benefits Animal Rescue of New Freedom)

The Pet Shoppe, 539 S. Main St., Shrewsbury, PA, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 8. For details, call (717) 235-1944 or e-mail shoppepet@yahoo.com

PetSmart-York, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 (benefits Animal Rescue of New Freedom)

PetSmart-Bel Air, Md., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, 9 and 15 (benefits Animal Rescue of New Freedom)

PetSmart-Towson, Md., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 (benefits Animal Rescue of New Freedom)

PetSmart-White Marsh, Md., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 (benefits Animal Rescue of New Freedom)

York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, Manchester Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8

York Galleria (center court, lower level), 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2. No reptiles, please. For details, call the mall office at (717) 840-1322 or visit yorkgalleriamall.com.