To The Dogs

Every year as Christmas rolls around, I amuse myself by taking out dog-sized Santa hats and reindeer antlers. Then I chase my two dogs around the house, put the hat and antlers on them, and laugh really hard. This year I’m upping the stakes–they’re going to see Santa, and I’ll be alternately cooing (they’re really cute, even if they did gut my mattress) and cackling over the pictures for the rest of the year. If you want to let your dog tell Santa what he wants for Christmas, complete with pictures, throw on a leash and head over to Santa Paws in the Grand Court at The Shops at Willow Bend, Dallas North Tollway and West Park Boulevard, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Packages start at $17. All pets must be on leashes or in a small carrier and up to date on shots. Enter through any entrance but the food court. Call 972-202-4900 for information.

Tue., Dec. 8, 6-9 p.m., 2009