Dear Santa,

I hope you can find me this year because I am in a shelter now. I tried really, really hard to be a good dog all year but my family couldn't keep me. The people here are very kind but they are not my family.

So Santa, here is what I want for Christmas. I would like a family of my very own, where I will have my own bed.

And daily walks.

And good food.

And cookies.

And maybe a toy.

I would like to be shown patience while I learn a new routine.

I would like a lap to rest my head in.

I would like to be someone's special pet.

I would like to grow old protected by their love.

Santa, I also have some friends here in the shelter who have been good dogs and they want home of their own, too. Their names are Tina, Davey, Sophie and Sebastian.

Can you help us, Santa? Please?

Love and XOXO,

Max
 

 
 
Tina, a mastiff/American bulldog mix, 8 years old. She likes long hugs, short walks, lots of attention, tennis balls and car rides. She dislikes being alone.

 
 
Davey, a tiny bit of a Maltese, 9 years old. He likes laps, warmth, cozy crannies, and laps. Oh, did we already say that? And he likes other dogs.

 
 
Sophie, a shih tzu, 10 years old. To the manor born. She has a cute and quirky underbite, a wistful expression, and lots of adorableness.

 
 
Sebestian, a cocker spaniel, 12 years old. He's living in foster care where he is a perfect gentleman but needs and wants a home of his very own. Soon.