Universal Studios Hollywood’s Grinchmas kicked off this past weekend with the Have a Heart Pet Adoption Fair in which the theme park partnered with L.A. Animal Services to feature the city shelter’s cutest canines to “audition” for roles as prized family member for caring families!

The fair paid homage to the former shelter dogs who now star in the theme park’s live, holiday Grinchmas celebration! Get a peek at the furry felines here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwxiZplkCTM.

Earlier last week, The Grinch and Max the Dog awarded cancer survivor Fran Drescher with Who-ville’s prestigious “Who-Manitarian Award” to honor her commitment to the non-profit organization she founded, the Cancer Schmancer Movement, to mark the start of Universal Studios Hollywood’s very, merry “Grinchmas” holiday celebration!  Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKGG3csi8wI!

Grinchmas takes place daily at the park on December 17th through January 1st.  Throughout Grinchmas, The Grinch, Max and the Who-ville Whos will be on hand to meet fans and take memorable holiday photos, while families gather to enjoy traditional winter fun, romping together in a playground of real snow, made fresh daily, and building their own Southern Californian snowmen. Learn more here: http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/grinchmas_2011.html?__source=hp_story_gmas.