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10+ Fun Pet Halloween Costumes (For dogs and cats)

Dressing up your pet is so easy with this list of Fun Pet Halloween Costumes. The list has costume ideas for dogs and cats.

Make this the best holiday yet with help from all of our Halloween posts.

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Halloween is coming up, which means you’re probably thinking of Halloween costumes for your family. And, if you have a dog that’s coming trick-or-treating with you or a cat that’s helping you hand out candy, you want to get them in the fun.

We understand. Dress up those fur babies (as long as your pets are into it; please, don’t make your pets uncomfortable just for a photo op).

If you want some inspiration, check out our list of fun pet Halloween costumes.

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If you found this post because you want to dress like your pet, not dress up your cat, you need to check out our DIY No Sew Cat Ears Headband post instead.

It also comes with a cat makeup tutorial.

Fun Pet Halloween Costumes

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A pop star pet costume on a shelf in a store.

Pop Star Pet Costume

This Pop Star Pet Costume is so incredibly adorable. It comes with a red, curly wig, a cute leotard outfit and gold boots attached to the outfit.

I imagine this dog is singing Taylor Swift because, let’s be honest, she’s the most popular pop star there is. But you can put a Bluetooth speaker near your pet and have him “singing” anything you want.

A pet alien ride on Halloween costume on a shelf in a store.

Alien Ride On Pet Costume

If you want a really easy costume for your pet, this alien ride on pet costume is it.

It basically just sits on the back of your dog and loos like he has an alien (and a spaceship) as a passenger. It sits on the dog’s back, so you don’t have to worry about something in front of him, like with many of the other costumes.

A chicken pet costume on a shelf.

Chicken Pet Costume

Having a cat or dog is cool, but what about a chicken? If you’re like us and your HOA won’t allow lifestock, this might be the only way to get a chicken in your life.

It’s a full body costume, so keep that in mind before strapping your pet in all night.

A cow pet costume on a shelf in the store.

Cow Pet Costume

If you have a pet that you’re getting the chicken costume for, you might as well get the whole farm and get a cow costume for your other pet.

It would honestly be adorable to see them both walking together.

A spider pet costume on the shelf in a store.

Giant Spider Costume

No one likes spiders in their house, but you’ll love your dog in this Giant Spider Costume.

It comes in a variety of versions, including ones with light up legs, which is really cute if you’re planning on trick-or-treating at night.

A red dragon pet costume on a shelf.

Dragon Pet Costume

This dragon costume is perfect because it comes in two parts. The first part is a hood that sits on your dog’s head and the other part is a body with cute black scales. Both parts have a red, shiny base.

If your dog doesn’t love one part, you can just use the part it likes so your pet is festive without being uncomfortable.

A gladiator pet costume on a shelf in a store.

Gladiator Pet Costume

This gladiator pet costume will get your pet ready for battle.

It includes a gold and red tunic, with an attached fabric sword, and a cute gladiator helmet with a bright red plume. If all else fails, you can use the helmet by itself.

A hot dog pet costume on a shelf.

Hot Dog Pet Costume

If you have a dachshund, this hot dog pet costume is perfect.

It’s a good, easy costume for any dog, really, but it’s funniest to dress a wiener dog up as a wiener.

A cowboy pet costume on the shelf in a store.

Cowboy Costume

Cowboys are always such a popular costume for kids. And, they can wear it again if you go somewhere like Wild West City in Stanhope, NJ.

So, if your child wants to be a cowboy (or cowgirl, of course), this year, have the dog match with this Cowboy Costume.

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Cowboy Ride On Costume

If you like the idea of turning your pet into a cowboy, but you know the costume above won’t work, try this cowboy ride on costume instead.

It lays on your pet’s back with a tiny strap, which also holds the cowboy in place. He rides on your dog, rather than turning your dog into a cowboy, which seems easier.

Paw-risian pet costume on the shelf in a store.

Purchase Pet Costumes Online:

Of course, these aren’t the only pet costumes that are online. Just our favorites. We had to leave some off, like the Paw-risian pet costume, above, which would make Elle Woods proud.

For more ideas, check out the online stores below:

Don’t forget to check a store’s minimum cart total to qualify for free shipping. Also, consider instore or curbside pickup, when available, to avoid shipping charges.

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More Halloween Costume Ideas:

If you’re looking for some costumes for people, we have some ideas. Our most popular costume ideas are these Pokémon Halloween Costume Ideas.

We also have lists of Halloween Costumes For Babies and Kids, plus Couples Halloween Costume Ideas.

Which of these Fun Pet Halloween Costumes is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.