You can take your dog to visit Santa Paws this Christmas at 43 locations across Ireland

Count 'em, 43.

Christmas is fast approaching and children (human or otherwise) need to be booking in their appointments with the big man in red as a matter of urgency. He needs time to make sure he checks off absolutely everything on their respective wish lists, after all. In the past, bringing your cockapoo or bull mastiff into sit on Santa's lap wasn't necessarily the done thing, but luckily for Ireland's dog community that's all about to change. There are a whopping 43 places across the country where you can take your dog to see Santa, according to a comprehensive guide from PawsFriendly.com. Each event is unique, with many facilitating professional photos with Santa, providing doggie goodie bags, and even dishing out Christmas treats made by Mrs. Claus herself. The events cater to the growing trend of including pets in family festivities, recognising dogs as integral family members. You can peruse the full list over on the Paws Friendly website, but listed below are 17 dog friendly Santa experiences across Ireland to get you started.

Santa Paws in Roscommon