Four-footed friends are invited to visit Santa for pet photo nights from 7 to 9 p.m. this Saturday and Dec. 17 at North Grand Mall.

“Pet photographs with Santa have become a popular tradition at North Grand Mall,” wrote Jack Fahler, general manager of North Grand Mall, in a statement. “We’ve had many dogs and cats visit Santa over the years, and even a rabbit and a chicken have posed for photos.”

Animals must enter and exit the mall from the main entrance, must be kept in a carrier or on a leash, and are not allowed past the Santa set. Cats, dogs and other traditional pets are invited. For specific pet requests, contact the mall office at (515) 232-3679.