Begin celebrating the holiday with your furry friends by bringing them to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia for photos with Santa Claws on Nov. 9-11.

Pets and their people are welcome for the photo sessions.

Sittings are available by appointment for $30. Each photo sitting includes six poses and can include pets and/or people.

Appointments are available from 1-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Compact discs of the photo sessions are available for an additional $5.

Photos are taken by professional photographer Fox Gradin of Celestial Studios in Gainesville.

All proceeds from the annual fundraiser will benefit rescued, homeless animals in the care of the Humane Society.

To make an appointment, or to learn more, call 770-532-6617 or visit www.hsnega.org.