NWA Democrat-Gazette/CHARLIE KAIJO Debbie Downs practice manager (left) feeds Hallie the hedgehog as Mandi Maclean holds her, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Village Pet Hospital in Bella Vista.

The public was invited to bring their pets for pictures with Santa. They started the event last year to benefit the Bella Vista animal shelter. "The shelter does a lot for this community taking in strays. They really need all the help they can get with food donations, money...
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NWA Democrat-Gazette/CHARLIE KAIJO Debbie Downs practice manager (left) feeds Hallie the hedgehog as Mandi Maclean holds her, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Village Pet Hospital in Bella Vista.

The public was invited to bring their pets for pictures with Santa. They started the event last year to benefit the Bella Vista animal shelter. "The shelter does a lot for this community taking in strays. They really need all the help they can get with food donations, money donations and volunteers," said Debbie Downs, practice manager.
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