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Pets meet Santa at South side vet clinic

Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO.

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Pets meet Santa at South side vet clinic

Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Olivia is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Olivia is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures
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Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa, Gary McLucas, at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Winnie gets her photo taken with Santa, Gary McLucas,
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Winnie gets her photo taken with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Penny poses for photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Penny poses for photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny
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Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny and Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures
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Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa, Gary McLucas, at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures
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Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa, Gary McLucas, at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Minnie gives her owner Joann Renner a kiss after photos
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Minnie gives her owner Joann Renner a kiss after photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Joann Renner holds her dog Minnie a kiss after photos
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Joann Renner holds her dog Minnie a kiss after photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Winnie gets her photo taken with Santa, Gary McLucas,
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Winnie gets her photo taken with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Rosie sits with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa
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Rosie sits with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Dukeie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Dukeie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Molly is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Molly is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures
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Minnie poses for photos with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa, Gary McLucas, at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Dorothy Huffman puts pet photos in a folder for people
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Dorothy Huffman puts pet photos in a folder for people during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Sheri McLucas, left, takes Winnie from Santa, Gary
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Sheri McLucas, left, takes Winnie from Santa, Gary McLucas, after photos during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Winnie gets her photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, while
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Winnie gets her photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, while her owner Linda Eyster, left, looks on, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Santa, Gary McLucas, takes a close looks at Winnie,
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Santa, Gary McLucas, takes a close looks at Winnie, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Gracie peeks in at Santa before her photo shoot, during
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Gracie peeks in at Santa before her photo shoot, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Dan Foley, right, positions Gracie during her photo
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Dan Foley, right, positions Gracie during her photo shoot with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Olivia is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Olivia is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Olivia is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Olivia is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Penny poses for photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Penny poses for photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Penny poses for photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Penny poses for photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny
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Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny and Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny
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Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny and Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Dukeie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during
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Dukeie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Dr. Bruce McLaughlin, left, gives his dog Olivia to
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Dr. Bruce McLaughlin, left, gives his dog Olivia to Santa, Gary McLucas, for photos during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. McLaughlin is the vet at the clinic. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny
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Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny and Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny
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Amelia Manning poses for photos with her dog Penny and Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Nancy Collins, left, gets Dukeie ready for his photos
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Nancy Collins, left, gets Dukeie ready for his photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Molly gets a sniff before photos with Santa, during
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Molly gets a sniff before photos with Santa, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Teri Sharp, left, gets her dog Molly ready for photos
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Teri Sharp, left, gets her dog Molly ready for photos with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Molly is all smiles after photos with Santa during
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Molly is all smiles after photos with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Sheri McLucas, from left, and Teri Sharp help get pet
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Sheri McLucas, from left, and Teri Sharp help get pet smiles while photographer Dan Foley photographs Sharp's dog Molly with Santa during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar

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    Gracie is photographed with Santa, Gary McLucas, during Pet Pictures with Santa at South 31 Veterinary Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The vet's office partnered with ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) in the photo fundraiser. Participants paid $10 for the session with Santa, with proceeds to benefit ARPO.