Letters to Santa from the Pets at PACC

This year, a few of the pets at Pima Animal Care Center put paw to paper and wrote their very own letters to Santa. Their wishes are simple. A warm bed. A sunny window. A lap to call their own. Mostly, they're asking for the one thing we can't wrap in a box: a family of their very own.

Please forgive the spelling. Paws are very hard to write with.

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Photo of Flicka, a pet at PACCFlicka

Dear Santa,

I hear that you make dreams come true during the holidays. If so, I really really want a bed. Thor, the dog in the kennel across from mine, told me about them and how comfortable they are. At first, I didn't believe him, but then in the play yard my friend Belle told me about them too. Now, all I dream about is having one. Well, that and chasing squirrels.

While I do have a bed in my kennel, I'm talking about one of those super soft ones that you just sink into. And not the ones on the ground, although those are probably good for an occasional dog nap. I'm talking about the high ones that are so big that you can stretch paw to paw across it, and still not fall off. I can see it now.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not a beggar. You'd never catch me begging. But a bed, oh wow! I can't wait. Come to think of it, the bed I want is too big to fit inside my kennel. So, maybe you could throw in a new family and house too? I hope that's not too much to ask. Just make sure they have a really really big bed!

Hopefully, Flicka

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Photo of Cosmo, a pet at PACCCosmo

Dear Santa,

I've been a pretty brave boy this year! I had surgery to remove THREE urinary stones, but I'm still my big, goofy self and ready to make new friends.

My favorite thing? HEAD SCRITCHES! You scratch; I purr. It's a pretty great arrangement if you ask me! I used to hang out in the PACC office, but I kept sneaking out to make my rounds and visit everyone. What can I say? I just couldn't stay away from my adoring fans!

This Christmas, I'm wishing for a home of my own, with sunny windows for naps, soft blankets, toys to chase, and a cozy bed (though I'm happy to share yours!). Most of all, I want my very own people to love.

I'll need prescription urinary food for life, but I promise lots of purrs and snuggles in return.

Santa, please help me find my purr-ever home!

With lots of purrs and love,
Cosmo

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Photo of Oreo, a pet at PACCOreo

Howdy, Santa.

I'm Oreo, and I'm a real cow dog. I'm a happy-go-lucky fellow, but lately I've been missing my old life where I got to explore the great outdoors. The volunteers here do a great job of taking me on walks every day, but I want more!

What I'd like this year are some new booties to keep my feet from burning on the hot ground, a handsome collar, and a sturdy harness, so when I find my forever familee, we can go on adventures all the time.

And don't forget some treats! Some delicious and healthy jerky treats would really hit the spot out on the trail. You can throw in some bacon, too, and I wouldn't complain. And between you and me, even though I'm a rough and tumble cow dog, I do enjoy a delicious sweet cookie now and again.

But Santa, more than anything, what I'm hoping for this year is to wrangle a familee of my own. Because the one thing I want more than the great outdoors is a place inside a loving home.

Much obliged, Oreo

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Photo of Serendipity, a pet at PACCSerendipity

Dear Santa,

I've given this a lot of thought, and I have a few very reasonable requests.

First, I need a hooman with a lap. A good lap. A dependable lap. A lap that understands I may need it at any given moment.

Soft blankets are also non-negotiable. I make biscuits, and frankly, I have standards.

A big window would be nice. I have important bird business to attend to. Don't worry, I have no interest in going outside. The birds can come to me.

I should also mention that I like to park myself in the middle of walkways. This is not a problem. It's a lifestyle. My hooman will need to learn how to step over me.

A home office? Even better. I'm an excellent supervisor. I'll sit on paperwork, inspect the keyboard, and make sure every Zoom meeting has proper feline representation. My camera will be on.

In exchange, I offer purrs, entertainment, companionship, and the occasional reminder that this is, in fact, my house.

Honestly, Santa Paws, I'm quite a catch.

Serendipity

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Photo of Palmer, a pet at PACCPalmer

Dear Santa,

The only thing that I ask for this Christmas is a fur-ever family to love and give them all the wet kisses. If you grant me this Christmas wish, I do promise to be the best friend and companion that they need. Getting to greet them at the door when they get home from work or school every day, and to make sure that I cheer them up in case they had a hard day.

I just want a place where I can call home with a cozy bed, warm blankets that I can steal from my hooman, snacks, and of course some squeaky toys to make sure that they know that I am still here! Being in a safe, loving home and hearing the clip of the leash telling me, “Let's take you home,” is all that I ask for this Christmas.

Thank you, Santa Paws! Ruff you!
Palmer

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