caption: "Several pets posed for portraits with Lance Willock, dressed as Santa Claus, during the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County's annual Santa Paws photo shoot Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at the Humane Society Thrift Store in Vero Beach. Willock is used to meeting children during the holiday season, but enjoys greeting the animals and helping out with the fundraiser. ""They're different than children but they all have personalities. Once they get acquainted with Santa it's interesting to see how they all react to Santa, almost like children somewhat,"" Willock said."