Pets and their people took photos with santa.

Pets and their people were looking for Santa at the Tractor Supply in Louisiville.

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Up close and personal.

Pets and their people were looking for Santa at the Tractor Supply in Louisville.

Assistant Store Manager, Sam Pennell said while the treat is geared toward our four-legged friends kids were also welcome.

Evakellen Carpenter made sure to stop by with her pet.

“These pictures I think will turn out really good, and they are so cute with dogs,” Carpenter said.

Pennell says this is one of many ways he likes to repay their customers.

“It is just a great way to build community with our customers, we are an out here lifestyle store and company and while most retailers are going towards do it yourself with self-checkout, we hang our hat on good customer service and doing stuff like this with free pet photos is our way to give back,” Penell said.

It’s all about making memories.

“It benefits the customers by getting them a picture for their Christmas card if they want it or just a keepsake, and just a fun little photo for them to remember with their pets and it benefits the pets by giving them more socialization and exposure,” Penell said.

Pennell and pet owner Ryan Stokes say this was a great way to unite people.

“We hang our hat on good customer service and doing stuff like this with free pet photos is our way to give back, ” Penell said.

“I think it’s great because it will get the community members into tractor supply and not only bring their dogs but, but their dogs can engage with other dogs and Santa Clause, and it just brings everybody together,” Stokes said.

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