Photo feature: Paws for Claus

Published 12:00 am Monday, November 19, 2012

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — It took many hands to keep a few paws positioned just right for that perfect pose with Santa. One cat and a pack of dogs came to the Natchez Mall Saturday to have their pictures taken with Santa Claus and to help out the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society. Humane Society members Ilene Gill, far left, and Kathy Fitch, far right, along with dog owner Bubba Hale, center, work hard to get the attention of Hale’s dog, Molly.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Adele in her festive holiday collar stretches to give Santa a kiss.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Rhonda Binns works hard to keep Baby Bear on stage for his photo with Santa.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — It wasn’t exactly the right time for Dude, at left, and Sandy to get to know each other Saturday as Santa tries to keep the two dogs apart.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — For Sandy and his owner Reene Slover, above, it was hard to tell who was carrying who on the leash as they made their way down the mall hallway.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Scamp gets a good look at Santa before getting his picture taken with the jolly old elf.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Panda, a toy poodle, wears a festive sweater appropriate for taking photos with Santa. Panda is owned by Donna Lisenby.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Sander Ford and her dog Sugar Girl pose with Santa Saturday at the Natchez Mall.