Stan Cruge
Background
Stan Cruge is the dog catcher for the town of Fernfield, Washington. As a child, he didn't get a puppy he wanted for Christmas and ever since, has hated the holiday.
During the events of Santa Buddies (2009) played by Christopher Lloyd
Stan drives by the town center in his vehicle and the lights on the tree explode. As Stan drives by, Tiny hides behind a trash can. As she is eating the steak, she is caught by Stan. Stan sees Puppy Paws and tries to catch him, but Puppy Paws escapes. Bob goes to the dog pound and Stan shows him the dogs in the pound, while also being mean to the dogs. Bob sees Tiny and asks to buy her and Stan tells him she is 300 dollars. Bob offers him 50 dollars, but Stan refuses his offer and as he leaves, Bob leaves Mikey's letter to Santa. Puppy Paws is captured by Stan and driven to the pound and his icicle necklace is taken by Stan. He leaves and returns and Puppy Paws and the Buddies run away while Eddy the Elf Dog, Tiny and the other pound dogs charge at Stan and start licking him. Eddy tells Stan that Santa Claus didn't give him a puppy, because he knew Stan's mother was highly allergic to dogs and tells Stan it is time to let Christmas back into his heart. Eddy then uses his magic icicle necklace to escape. The Buddies pull Santa's sleigh and return Puppy Paws to the North Pole after flying by the dog pound and Stan. Stan believes in Christmas again and puts up a sign offering free puppies to very good homes. He goes to church and see Bob and Mikey there. Stan finds Mikey's letter and brings Tiny to Mikey's house. Stan rings the doorbell and then runs away and Mikey finds Tiny outside. Bob goes to the pound and invites Stan to Christmas dinner. The townspeople gather at the town Christmas tree and carol together.