Fall is almost here, so it’s high time to get ready for the spookiest time of the year: Halloween! Get those decorations out, stock up on candy, and start obsessing over what Halloween costume screams your name this year. Most importantly, don’t forget about your furry friend! While you should always do what’s best for your pet, which may mean not dressing them up at all if they do not take well to having clothes put on them, it can be super fun to dress your cat or dog (or hamster) up for Halloween, as well!
We recommend getting a costume early in the season, so that your pet can practice wearing it before attending those Halloween pet parades, or for the big day spooks and spirits itself, October 31st. Don’t expect to put your pet’s costume on the day that they are to wear it and be immediately comfortable in it. Give them plenty of time to get used to the costume!
Find a pet Halloween costume that will have you laughing so hard you’ll start crying, or choose a costume that matches your own Halloween look. Get even more creative by getting your significant other or entire family involved in a group costume idea. Or, do you have multiple pets? Dress them all up with a theme! Whatever your plans are for this Halloween, check out our 20+ best pet Halloween costumes for 2017 below to get your noggin firing with ideas.
Einstein Pet Costume
Is your dog or cat a regular Einstein? Knows how to open doors themselves, always gets their leash when they want to go outside? Dress them up as Einstein himself for Halloween! My dog is always outsmarting me to get what he wants, so I’m thinking this may very well be the perfect costume for him!
Click here to get the costume from Spirit Halloween.
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Slimer Pet Costume
For the Ghostbusters fans and true Halloween lovers out there, Ghostbusters themed costumes are always a top choice for some Halloween dress-up fun. We especially love this Slimer costume for a pet! Could it be any cuter? We can only imagine how silly this costume would be on a bulldog! Get your dog dressed up as ghost Slimer, and grab a Ghostbuster jumpsuit costume for yourself.
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Ghostbuster Jumpsuit Pet Costume
Do you have multiple puts? Grab both the Slimer and a Ghostbuster jumpsuit costumes for your pets for the ultimate Halloween duo!
Click here to get the costume from Amazon.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pet Costume
With Michael Bay’s movie reboot of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story in 2014, TMNT costumes have been all the rage over the last few years. They are certainly a silly choice for your pet, and one that can be easily paired with a human version!
Click here to get the costume from Amazon.
Rainbow Tutu Pet Costume
Keep your furry friend’s Halloween costume simple with a cute tutu! It may be the complete opposite of the classic spooky and scary looks, but what could be more fun than having a little rainbow in you and your pet’s lives?
Click here to get the costume from Spirit Halloween.
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Superman Pet Costume
Up, up and away! Dress your dog up as Superman, because, honestly, who else is your super pal, always by your side, ready to protect you at all costs? With the new Justice League movie set to come out November 17, 2017, which will hopefully bring the resurrection of Superman, dressing up as The Man of Steel is sure to be a popular choice for both humans and pets alike this coming Halloween.
Click here to get the costume from Spirit Halloween.
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Star Wars Chewbacca Pet Costume
Star Wars costumes are always a popular choice for Halloween, no matter how young, old, or furry. With Star Wars: The Force Awakens released in 2015, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi set to be released this coming December 15, 2017, Star Wars is sure to continue as a popular theme this Halloween.
Chewbacca is our personal favorite choice for a pet Halloween Star Wars costume because the popular Wookie is a little reminiscent of a (very, very) huge dog. In fact, Chewy was directly inspired by George Lucas’ Alaskan Malamute, Indiana! And, have you ever seen a Griffon Bruxellois? It’s basically a real-life Chewy.
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Star Wars Bantha Pet Costume
There are so many good options for some Star Wars fun for Halloween, so we have to list one more Star Wars favorite for pets: Bantha! In case you don’t recognize the creature from the Star Wars universe, Banthas are large, elephant-sized animals with long furry tails that are native to the planet of Tatoonie. Most importantly, they make for a super cute Halloween costume for your cat or dog!
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Dressing your furry friend up as a Star Wars character, whether Chewbacca, Bantha, BB-8, or Yoda, is a great way to pick a matching costume. Dress up as Luke Skywalker, a Storm Trooper, or Darth Vader to get a totally cute pet + human look.
Lion Mane Wig Pet Costume
Let your cat’s inner lion out with this cute lion mane wig. It’s also a great choice if you have a Labrador Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – the wig will blend right in with your dog’s coat!
Click here to get the wig from Amazon.
Shark Pet Costume
Is Jaws your all-time favorite horror movie? Well, if it’s yours, it’s sure to be your furry friend’s favorite, as well! Get your dog or cat into the Halloween spirit by dressing them up as a shark… ahem, or a dog being eaten by a shark… for some good laughs. For some inspiration, make sure to check out this cat in a shark costume on a Roomba!
Or, for a costume exactly like Roomba Cat wore, get this Shark Hoodie Costume.
Donald Trump Pet Costume
Does your kitty have an attitude to be reckoned with, and is the president of your house? Dress your cat up as Donald Trump this Halloween! If you have a cat with orange colored fur, all the more reason to dress him or her up as the President of the United States for Halloween.
Tuxedo Pet Costume
Maybe your dog is the most well-behaved, gentlemanly dog around. Or, perhaps he just looks like a dapper little fella, like my black and white tuxedo Portuguese Water Dog, who is actually the most mischievous dog I know. Either way, dress your dog up in a tuxedo and top hat for Halloween, and everyone will sure to be oogling over your totally on-fashion pet.
Monster Pet Halloween Costume
I call my dog my little monster because, like I mentioned, he is the most mischievous dog I know and way too smart for his own good. So, I think I found the perfect costume for him – dressing him up as a monster for Halloween! Of course, monsters are a Halloween staple, so it’s a perfect costume choice for any pet (or human), and oh-so-cute!
Click here to get the costume from Amazon.
Pumpkin Hat for Pets
Keep the Halloween costume for your pet simple, but obsessively cute, with this pumpkin hat!
Click here to get the hat from Amazon.
Pumpkin Pet Halloween Costume
Or, get your pet in full pumpkin garb with this pumpkin halloween costume. Because, after all, your pet is your little pumpkin!
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Teddy Bear Halloween Costume
If you’ve ever seen Munchkin the Shih Tzu in her teddy bear costume, you know just how cute a dog in a Halloween costume can be. The little Shih Tzu took the Internet by storm back in October 2014, when her owner created a Halloween costume for her out of a teddy bear. It literally looked like there was a little bear walking around!
If you’re not the arts and crafts DIY type, no worries – you can now buy your very own teddy bear pet costume so your dog can look just as cute as Munchkin this Halloween.
Bunny Rabbit Ears Pet Costume
Cats and dogs love chasing bunnies. They’re little furry creatures that they just have to get their paws on (to snuggle with them, of course). So, the irony is strong in dressing up your dog or cat is a bunny rabbit for Halloween. Keep it simple and super cute with a bunny ears hat like the one below. Best yet, you get to use them over again in March when Easter arrives!
Click here to get the costume from Amazon.
Raptor Dinosaur Pet Costume
When it comes to dressing up for Halloween, a dinosaur costume is always a funny choice, whether it’s a human in an inflatable T-Rex costume, or a dog ready to do some serious damage as a raptor.
Click here to get the costume on Amazon.
Bat Pet Costume
Get into the creepy (but still cute) Halloween spirit with a bat costume for your pet.
Unicorn Pet Costume
Dress your furry friend up as a mystical unicorn with this cute costume! There is also a version that is just a hat, rather than a full cape.
Click here to get the costume on Amazon.
Butterfly Dog Costume
I’m pretty sure it doesn’t get much cuter than a little fur ball dressed up as a butterfly!
Whatever you decided to dress your furry friend up as for Halloween, just remember to make sure you both have a lot of fun!
