Search for Santa Paws, The (film) Direct-to-DVD release on November 23, 2010. When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it is up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will, and a wonderful group of elves and magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really about. Directed by Robert Vince. Stars Kaitlyn Maher (Quinn), Richard Riehle (Santa Claus), Patrika Darbo (Mrs. Claus), Madison Pettis (Willamina), Danny Woodburn (Eli), Richard Kind (Eddy), with the voices of Zachary Gordon (Santa Paws), Josh Flitter (T-Money), Diedrich Bader (Comet). A prequel to 2009’s Santa Buddies.