A North Carolina girl got a surprise from Santa’s helpers Christmas morning.

The Humane Society of Charlotte teamed up with Santa Paws & Elves to deliver adopted pets to children in the area on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

This is the first year volunteers personally delivered the newly adopted cats and dogs to families who want to make the special gift a surprise.

“She’s been a really sweet girl all year,” volunteer Boni Lea said about Maddie. “And she really wanted a kitten."

When Noel arrived, Maddie was speechless and showed tears of joy for her new furry friend.

The Humane Society made three pet deliveries on Christmas.

For more: Charlotte Humane Society