Search For Santa Paws — The

(2010) is a Disney holiday adventure that serves as a prequel to Santa Buddies and a spin-off of the larger Air Buddies franchise. Directed by Robert Vince, the film blends musical numbers with a surprisingly mature storyline for its G-rating, touching on themes of loss and abandonment. Core Storyline

The film begins at the North Pole when Santa Claus (Richard Riehle) receives a stuffed dog for his birthday, which is brought to life by the Great Christmas Icicle and named Paws. When Santa travels to New York City, he is hit by a taxi and develops amnesia, causing him to lose his magical crystal and his memory. The Search for Santa Paws