The Logan County Humane Society will be hosting the second “Pets with Santa” event on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. at Jill's Shops in the Gallery located behind Moore's Insurance Agency on Third Street in Russellville.

The community is invited to attend and bring their pet no matter what size to be photographed with ol' St. Nick. Refreshments for both people and pets will be offered.

This event is being held as a fundraiser for the Humane Society to help with rescue efforts.

Volunteers at the Humane Society continually take unwanted cats and dogs north to rescue facilities in states like Pennsylvania and Chicago. These rescue facilities guarantee the animals will be adopted instead of allowing them to set in the shelter waiting to be euthanized. Unfortunately, this effort is costly and funds for gas and the rental of a van to transport the animals are always scarce.

The Logan County Humane Society operates on a tight budget and almost all of the money designated by the county and city of Russellville has to go for day-to-day operations, leaving none for the rescues. The society depends solely on donations and fundraisers to gain the funds to save the animals.

It is the hopes of the society that this year's Pets with Santa event will generate enough money to help fund a few winter rescue efforts and possible save the lives of several animals.

So if you need a cute little Christmas card with your pet and Santa to send to your family and friends or if you just want one to frame for yourself, bring your loved one out and take a picture with Santa Claus. It will be a gift that will save lives as well as give pet owners a cherished memory.