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Santa poses with a dog and a goat at Freedom Farm Rescue.

(Submitted photo)

MILLVILLE -- Santa Claus is coming to Pampered Pup Luxury Pet Resort Saturday Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to visit with his furry friends. Santa photos will be available for $10 with all the proceeds benefiting Freedom Farm Animal Rescue. Pampered Pup Luxury Pet Resort, located at 2709 Mays Landing Road in Millville, has partnered with Freedom Farm Animal Rescue to host this event. Fun-filled day with warm beverages and treats for the family and their four-legged friends to enjoy for a charitable donation. All leashed and vaccinated animals on the nice list are welcome to join in the festivities. Furry or scaly, Santa loves them all. Children are welcome to visit with Santa as well.

Freedom Farm Animal Rescue is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that relies on the generosity of others to fund their rescue efforts. The following weekend, Saturday Dec. 17, Freedom Farm Animal Rescue will be at the Vineland Tractor Supply on Delsea Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a second day of Santa photos.

Freedom Farm Animal Rescue is home to over 350 animals from a variety of different backgrounds. There are sheep that were saved from slaughter, multiple roosters who were out of options that now free range peacefully, and turkeys who were meant for dinner now have a large, secure area to roam. Some of the animals even came to the rescue with euthanasia dates set if the rescue did not step in. Animals from all backgrounds have found their way into the rescue and have become lovable faces of the rescue, some of which will be joining in on the Santa photo fun.

This fall two kind-hearted horses, were given a new lease on life when Freedom Farm Animal Rescue was contacted by their local vet. The rescue also received a call for two horses that were not properly cared for while the owner was out of town for a few months. Humans have failed them and Freedom Farm Animal Rescue was able to show the horses the love and care that they deserve.

Currently, Pampered Pup is home to over 120 of the Freedom Farm Animal Rescue residents. Pampered Pup, in addition to boarding and grooming, offers doggie daycare and training. There will be facility tours and an opportunity to spin to win prizes and coupons. Pampered Pup will also be offering nail trims at a discounted rate of $5. Donations are also welcome to benefit the animals of Freedom Farm Animal Rescue. Pampered Pup will have a donation box set up now through Christmas in their lobby. Call 856-327-3880 or email pamperedpupnj@aol.com for more information.

This item submitted by Pampered Pup Luxury Pet Resort.