Chewy Claus Is Back for 2026, and Your Pet’s Christmas Wish Could Help a Shelter Pet Find a Home!

What would your dog ask Santa for if they could write their own Christmas list? A lifetime supply of treats? A new bed? An official ban on baths? Well, Chewy Claus is back for 2026, and once again, our pets get to tell Santa (or at least Chewy’s version of him) exactly what they want for Christmas. But this year, there’s an even better reason to help your pet write that letter. Every letter sent to Chewy Claus helps support free adoptions for shelter pets, giving thousands of dogs and cats a better chance of spending the holidays with a family of their own. Naturally, I had to help my Pharaoh Hound, Freya, write her letter. She had quite a few things to say, although surprisingly, none of them involved the chipmunks who have been tormenting her for years. What Is Chewy Claus? Chewy Claus is Chewy’s annual holiday letter-writing tradition, now celebrating its fifth year. The idea is pretty simple. You visit Chewy’s website, write a letter to Chewy Claus on behalf of your pet, and share their biggest holiday wishes. Maybe your dog wants a new chew toy or cozy blanket. Maybe your cat wants a heated bed. Or maybe your cat wants the giant cardboard box that the heated bed comes in (beca...