SANTA PAWS BY THE SEA - DEC 20TH, 2025

About the SANTA PAWS BY THE SEA - DEC 20TH, 2025

Santa Paws by the Sea is a festive, pet-friendly holiday fundraiser hosted by Ruff Rescue Transport, offering a unique beach-themed experience for the community. Attendees are invited to capture professional holiday photos with a tropical Santa and their beloved pets against a vibrant seaside backdrop.

• The event also features puppies available for adoption, treats and water for pets, and an online auction supporting animal rescue efforts.
• Designed for families, pet lovers, and the local community, Santa Paws by the Sea blends holiday cheer with a meaningful cause—celebrating the season while helping animals in need.

Location

Mural-by-the-Sea
262 Commercial Blvd, Suite #B
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

✨ *What’s happening:*

🐶 *Puppies for adoption* (cue happy tears)

📸 Photos with our laid-back, beach-style Santa (pets + kids… but shhh, it’s really all about the dogs 😉)

🎨 *Santa’s Workshop Paint-n-Sip*

🎟 *Live on-site raffles*

💻 *Silent online auction* (bid from anywhere!)

🎶 Live music by *Shane Lemar and the Blues Rock Kings*

🍺 Ice-cold *Kona Big Wave*

⚡ Cool factor courtesy of *Big Cat Electric Bikes*

*Cheese Steak 215* food truck

*Juice Somm* food truck LBTS

*Sophie Pet Fashion*

*True Local*

*Jeffers Bone Broth*

Event Contact Information

SANTA PAWS BY THE SEA - DEC 20TH, 2025 Schedule

🕙 *Schedule:*

• Vendor setup: 10–11 AM

• Santa arrives at 12 PM (yes… by motorcycle trike 🏍🎅 — red cloak officially retired due to Florida heat)

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❤ *Giving back:*
Our featured nonprofit is *Ruff Rescue Transport* — rescuing dogs from the Bahamas and delivering critical supplies to disaster areas impacted by Hurricanes Milton & Helene, and currently Jamaica. Every dollar raised helps fuel their lifesaving missions. *Beautiful Live raffles*
**Online Auction** vacations, Helicopter rides, 

🤝 Proudly supported by:
• *Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chamber*
• *Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea*