Has your furry friend been naughty or nice this year? Time to find out. On Sunday, December 4th from 1pm – 4pm, Santa will be stopping by once again to meet the neighborhood dogs and take a photo with them. Since we all enjoyed Columbia Heights Green (the community garden space across the street from the dog park) so much last year, they agreed to host us there once again.
Find the gallery of photos from last year here.
How to Sign Up
Like in past years, we have set up a sign-up site so you can reserve a time slot for your furry friend: Dog Photos with Santa Sign-up. We highly recommend to sign-up for a spot ahead of time because registration fills up very quickly. One sign-up per person/furry friend only please so everybody can enjoy. Thank you!
If all spots are taken, please come by anyway. We will accept walk-ups, time permitting. In past years, we have been able to take most—if not all—walk ins.
What To Do When You Arrive:
Please check in when you arrive. You will receive a number so we can link your photo with your registration and contact information and then we can e-mail you your photos after the event.
Suggested Donation to the Park
A $10 tax-deductible donation to 11th & Bark for dog park maintenance is suggested. Contactless donations ahead of time are very much preferred and appreciated. Contactless donations will also be available on site. PayPal is the most cost efficient for 11th and Bark because no fees are levied by them. You can find the link here. Please reference "Santa Photos with Dogs" in the "Add special instructions to the seller" space before you click "donate" so we have that for reference.
donations for the Washington Humane Rescue Alliance.
We will again accept in-kind donation for the WHRA. They accept toys, treats, martingale collars with buckles and rope leashes (See also their Amazon “Dog Supplies” list for more ideas or if you want to purchase items through Amazon and have shipped to them directly). They are also accepting unexpired dry dog/cat food in unopened bags of any size and unopened, unexpired canned dog/cat food for Alliance's Pet Pantry Program. The Pet Pantry program was created to support DC residents in caring for their pets by providing free pet food to those who indicate need. The food distributed is intended to supplement the pet's monthly food needs and to reduce the financial burden associated with pet care. Please note that the HRA does NOT accept: clothing (human or animal), fitted sheets, pillows, down comforters, newspaper, stuffer or memory foam dog beds or pillows, retractable leashes or prescription pet food.