Animal Allies Hosts Pet Photo Fundraiser in Duluth
Krenzen Auto matched donations up to $2,000 at the Saturday photo event with Santa Claus.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Animal Allies Humane Society held a pet holiday photo fundraiser at Krenzen Auto on Saturday, November 14, where families and pets could take photos with Santa Claus. Each portrait carried a suggested $10 donation, and the dealership matched donations up to $2,000.
Why it matters
The event raised funds for Animal Allies' mission to find homes for dogs and cats ahead of the holiday season. It was also the first time the organization held the event offsite.
The event recorded 27 photos in its first hour, with each portrait carrying a suggested $10 donation and Krenzen Auto matching donations up to $2,000. The final total raised has not been reported.
The players
Animal Allies Humane Society
Animal Allies is a Duluth-area animal welfare organization that works to find homes for dogs and cats.
Krenzen Auto
Krenzen Auto is a Duluth car dealership that matched donations for the pet photo fundraiser.
Paddle Paws
Paddle Paws is a local pet photography business that donated its time to the fundraiser.
The details
Local pet photographer Paddle Paws donated its time to take the portraits, and puppies available for adoption were brought to the event. Proceeds go toward Animal Allies' mission to find homes for dogs and cats.
Timeline
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Pet holiday photo fundraiser held at Krenzen Auto in Duluth.
Saturday, December 5, 2026: Pet holiday market scheduled at the Animal Allies shelter.
Market Landscape
The offsite format marks a departure from Animal Allies' usual fundraising at its shelter, testing whether partnerships with local businesses can widen its donor base. Local dealerships and pet-service businesses have increasingly been used by shelters to pair holiday promotions with adoption events.
Pet owners and families can support Animal Allies by attending its December 5 holiday market or contributing to future photo events. Each $10 portrait donation directly supports the shelter's efforts to place dogs and cats in homes.
The takeaway
Small community events that pair a business partner with a shelter can extend reach beyond the shelter's usual visitors. Readers looking to help can attend local holiday fundraisers or adoption events in the Duluth area.
What happens next
Animal Allies will host a pet holiday market at its animal shelter on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more local giving stories in Philanthropy for other ways Duluth residents support community causes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox21Online.
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