Pet Pictures with Santa for the Rushville Animal Shelter

03/28/2026

09/18/2025

Kevin Dolan

10/13/2024

Ho...Ho...Ho!!! Hey everybody it's almost Xmas!! Do you need a Santa to help celebrate your Christmas Party!! This year I am adverting my services to be YOUR Santa for a afternoon or evening. Listed below are my prices based on milage and by the hour:

50 miles or less radius from Rushville-
$50 for Santa presence only
$75 for Christmas theme back drop, bench, fake snow
$100 for Christmas theme back drop, bench, fake snow, and decorated and lighted Christmas tree

50 miles or more radius from Rushville-
Add an additional $25 per 50 miles to each version of appearance listed above

Special rates for Veteran Organizations, Individual Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement Organizations, Fire Departments.

I already have two parties/events booked in December. I ask that you try to have your Party/Event scheduled for a weekend date.

If you have any questions or want to book your party/event, please Messenger or text me at 765.561.2214. If you call my number, please leave a message so I can identify what you are calling about. Thank you and have a safe and happy Merry Christmas!!!

08/13/2023

I have attached a Motorcycle and Jeep ride that I'm doing for the Vietnam Wall that is coming to Rushville Aug 30th to September 3rd. This ride will be approximately 70 miles and take 2 1/2 hours. It will start at the new American Legion Building on Perkins Street in Rushville and end at the Rush County Fair Grounds. This event is open to all Motorcycle and Jeep owners. This will also be an event that I will use to recruit anyone that is interested in being an American Legion Ride for the Rushville American Legion. If you have any questions, please contact me at 765.561.2214. I look forward to seeing you all there for the Ride and to visit the Wall.
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10/18/2021

HUGE REMINDER!!!

Pet Pictures with Santa volunteer sign up meeting this evening, October 18th, at 6pm at the Rushville Knights of Columbus

If you have any questions, please contact me on this announcement or call me at 765.561.2214. Thanks and see ya all tonight!!

10/11/2021

We have a Blog on PetPals TV!!!
https://www.petpalstv.com/post/pet-pics-with-santa-benefits-rushville-shelter

Thank You Rita Rose and Patty Spitler!!!

Want to get a pic of you and your pets with Santa? The Rushville Animal Shelter is holding a Pet Pictures with Santa fundraiser where you can do just that. Event coordinator Kevin Dolan says he would like to see a variety of animals take part. "We would love to see a horse, mule/donkey, llama, shark...

12/16/2020

One last thing for the Pet Pictures with Santa fundraiser. This year was difficult for any business to donate to any charity or fundraiser. At first, I was hesitated on doing this fundraiser because of all the Covid issues this year. But, after talking to the owners about this fundraiser, several did not hesitate on donating. It made me more committed to doing this for the Animal Shelter. Rushville has great small business’ that take care of their community. I am grateful for their contribution.
Listed below are the gracious business’ that contributed several dollars respectively to this fundraiser:
Davis Towing
Left Behind Fi****ms
Steve Sickbert Optometry
Rushville Florist
Pizza King
Elizabeth Keepsakes
Grocox Plumping and Heating
Fish Moon Brewery Company
Still Stylish Consignment
Rushville Automotive Specialists
Monster Mortuary
Leading Edge Design
Dusty Flannery/State Farm Insurance
Payne Insurance Agency
Twisted Sisters Bar
Campbell Brothers
Wear-House /Resale Boutique
Arlington Tractor Cab Company

I also must thank the Knights of Columbus for allowing me to conduct my volunteer meetings at their location. You should try their wings on Monday!! The best in town!!

Until next year, please be safe, God bless, and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Sincerely,
Kevin

12/15/2020

The final total for the Pet Pictures with Santa fundraiser Rushville Animal Shelter has been tabulated. Before I announce the final total. I want to thank the following volunteers or contributors for their time and efforts in making this a great event:
Curt Mock Shelby Brown Rickett
Al Shelton Tom Newhouse
Steve Barnes Billy Maple
Bart and Tabitha Cottrell Michelle Mears
Kasey Hanna Keely Springman
Christy Megan Barnes
Kathy Brown Danielle Ellis
Lori Seger Kristine Beavers
Krissi Williams Rick and Jean Barnes
Ann Jo Richard Joe Ratz
Sharon Davis Douglas Cassie Garrett
Emma Beavers Carla Sharpe

We had 17 business’ that sponsored or made a donation for this event. Thank you.

We had a couple of media outlets that got the word out for this event:

The Rushville Recorder
WIFE 94.3 FM

We had several businesses that gave their time and resources for making this evert possible:

Cain Signs
Cloud Legal
Green Photography
Pizza King
City of Rushville
Rushville Parks Department
Heart of Rushville
Rush County Chamber of Commerce
CVS

Final Numbers:

Over 90 owners attended the Event
17 businesses donated or sponsored this Event
52 Owners wanted professional pictures printed
Raised over $1700 in Sponsorship money
Raised over $1600 in Pet and Pet Owner contributions
One pet owner from Naperville, IL
One pet owner from Richmond, IN
19 volunteers helped the Event
3 goats
1 Breaded Dragon
1 fish
1 Great Dane
1 local K9 Officer
1 Santa swinging a little boy on the swingset
Countless smiles from all Pet Owners and Volunteers

Final Net Donation to the Rushville Animal Shelter…….

$3,331.00!!!

I have already reserved the same Shelter next year for this Event. The dates for next year are November 6, 7, 13, and 14. There will be announcements circulated months in advance so everyone can volunteer or participate in the Event. Hopefully, we will get past the Covid virus and start getting back to normal.

Again, I want to thank everyone that was involved for your time and efforts. I had a vision of getting this accomplished. We met that and much more. It would not have been as successful without my volunteers.

Until next year, please be safe, Praise God, love your friends and family, take care of the less fortunate, and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Thanks,
Kevin

11/29/2020

Quick update for Pet Pictures with Santa...I greatly appreciated everyone's patience with receiving their pictures. To make a long story short, I've been busy with personal and professional situations plus the holidays since the fundraiser ended.
My goal is to start sending emails of all your specific pictures to your email addresses this week. Than will start focusing on your best picture and have that print for the specific package that your requested.
Please look for the email address [email protected] for your individual pictures.
Again, I appreciate your patience. If you have any questions, please contact me at 765.561.2214. Thank you and have a great day!!