40 Pets With Awesome Halloween Costumes

We love Halloween. Dressing up in scary costumes, happy children everywhere, and waiting to see what kind of monsters will appear on your doorstep next is great fun for the entire family. And pets are family too, so we don't want to exclude them.

We often dress them up as well, and they couldn't be happier or cuter. To be honest, our pets enjoy it because they see how delighted we are, so they are happy because we are happy.

Over the years, these pet costumes have become more complex, and now some of them could easily be described as scary and adorable works of art. Proud pet owners often share their photos online, and we have compiled a list of some of the best pet Halloween costumes. We know you are going to like them.

But keep in mind that there is a different side to this story. The pets in our photos are happy, but not all animals enjoy this masquerade. PETA UK, for instance, advises people against dressing up their pets in costumes.

You should never force your pet to wear a costume if it bothers them. The RSPCA states that our pets use delicate body language to communicate with other animals.

When you dress your pet up and cover their body parts, it can make them feel uncomfortable. Avoid costumes that restrict an animal’s range of motion, obscure their vision, or block their mouth.

1. "No Covid Puts Baby In A Corner. My 2020 Halloween Costume With My Dog"

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2. Maleficent

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3. "Working On Our Halloween Costume. Just Need To Work On Wearing Our Glasses"

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4. "This Is Our Foster, Butter, Being Himself For Halloween"

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5. "My Halloween Costume Ft. My Pug, Chuck"

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6. Cerberus

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7. Belle And The Beast

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8. "What We Mew In The Shadows"

CatCosplay

9. What’s your favorite?

oliverthegoldendoodle

10. "A Little Late, But Here’s My Little Chewbacca And My Girlfriend For Halloween"

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11. "My Dog Is A Beanie Baby For Halloween"

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12. "Halloween Costume Is Ready To Go"

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13. "My Roommate Did This With My Cat While I Was Out Buying Candy"

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14. Wouldn’t Want To Meet Him In A Dark Alley.

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15. Samwise Gamgee

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16. The Empire Strikes Back

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17. "People Don't Come To See The Tigers, They Come To See Me" - Joe Exotic

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18. Hairy Pawter

TheOreoCat

19. "She Appreciates Tricks, But She Definitely Prefers Treats"

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20. Cinderella

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21. Wilderness Explorer

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22. Clowns Are Scary, Right?

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23. "Boof Is An Uruk-Hai For Hallowe’en This Year"

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24. "Leeloo Dallas Multipass"

Iggybea

25. "This Ebony Bird Beguiling My Sad Fancy Into Smiling..."

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26. "Put A Spell On You And Now You're Mine!"

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27. "I’m A Very Spooky Ghost"

pugloulou

28. "When Black Cats Prowl And Pumpkins Gleam, May Luck Be Yours On Halloween"

britalinnea

29. "Oreo As 2020’s Most Fitting Meme"

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30. Scary Shark

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31. Little Bats

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Pets give out some obvious signals that they're distressed – they may shake, crouch, or try to get rid of the costume. But there are also some subtle indications – dogs tuck their tails, and cats flick their tails. If you see them doing this, it's time to take the costume off.

32. "It’s My Dog’s Birthday Today. Here She Is Dressed Up As Dobby For Halloween"

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33. "My Dog Summarized 2020"

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34. "Finley The Pooh"

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35. "A Froot Loops? Heck You, Karen"

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36. "My Tortoise Halloween Costume For 2020"

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37. "Tripod"

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Dr. John Gray, a renowned relationship author, advises against dressing pets in costumes for Halloween, stating, "Animals are not meant to be dressed up; it can cause them undue stress and anxiety." He emphasizes that pets can feel uncomfortable and confused when forced into costumes, which may lead to dangerous situations. According to Dr. Gray, "It's crucial to prioritize their well-being over our desire for festive fun." For more insights on keeping pets safe during Halloween, visit Dr. John Gray's website.

38. Spider

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39. "Frankenweenie"

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40. "Copper Is A Free Dog"

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