‘Tis the season to be jolly and get right into the holiday spirit! Stockings are hung, the Christmas tree is up, and of course it’s time for that yearly tradition of visiting Santa at the nearby mall. Of course when the kids are old and grown, or think they’re “too cool” for Santa (um, no one is too cool for Santa by the way), you don’t have to shy away from visiting the big guy. In fact, your fur baby would love a photo op with Old Saint Nick just as much, if not more, than your own human children. That’s right – there’s a growing trend of dogs posing with Santa Claus, and it’s just as adorable as you’d think.

Check out these 21 pets perfectly posed with Santa Claus:

I don’t know about this guy…

It’s love

Moooom, are we done yet?

That gift better be for me!

It’s an honor to shake your hand, sir

Christmas kisses

This is happiness

Meeting Santa for the first time

Dobby loves Santa

Santa gives the best hugs

So happy to meet Santa

Santa and his wiener dog friend

Two jolly guys!

Some are ecstatic, some not too sure