I didn't vote. We don't bring our pets to get pictures with Santa. Even though me and my cat are very close, and she is my baby, she has never been outside the house (except once or twice to take her to the vets) and is quite content being warm and cozy sleeping on my bed. My dog would not behave at all if we took her to the mall. Also, when I go to the mall, I don't go to just see Santa, I want to shop, too. I couldn't do that if I had my dog or cat with me. So I do consider my pets part of my family, but my parents don't (another reason we don't), but we have never taken them to get a formal family portrait done.