75 Best Halloween Costumes for Pets

There’s no reason to exclude your pets from your Halloween celebrations, and the costume ideas for our four-legged friends are seemingly endless. For inspiration, check out these 75 amazing costumes guaranteed to put your pets in the spooky spirit.

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Grandma

Complete with curlers and bathrobe, here's a fashion trend that's about as attractive on a dog as it is on a humans.

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Chicken

A cat dressed up as a chicken — or the terrifying result of gene-splicing genetic experimentation gone horribly wrong?

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Rapper

This little bank-rolling rapper taught Snoop Dogg everything he knows.

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iPhone

It's a rare dog who doubles as a pet and an app.

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Jackie O.

Halloween's most elegant dog costume is topped by Jackie O's iconic trend, the pillbox hat.

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The Incredible Hulk

Here's a costume for any dog ready to be mean, green and making the scene.

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Orange Juice

Here's a costume guaranteed to win the award for "most refreshing."

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Faux Poodle

Dressing up a dog that isn't a poodle as a poodle? Genius!

See more: the cutest mixed breed dogs of all time.

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Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man

The scourge of the Ghostbusters will be hitting the streets on Halloween night.

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The Red Baron

One of the most feared pilots of the First World War — only this one will happily roll over for a treat.

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Crab

If this little guy seems a little crabby, it's all part of the costume!

More: the best and worst celebrity Halloween costumes.

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Yoga Dog

Look for this costume in the pet section of Lululemon.

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Pugpool

Ryan Reynolds has got nothing on this Deadpool-costumed pug!

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Sombrero Style

This guinea pig is ready for a margarita, por favor.

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Bumblebee

We hear there's a lot of Halloween buzz around this bumblebee getup.

Related: the funniest tweets about Halloween.

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Beer Dogs

When it comes to sheer creativity, it's tough to beat this costume that that transforms a single dog into a pair of beer-loving pups.

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WWII Airplane

This cutie is ready to take off.

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Charlie Chaplin

If you can find a bowler hat that will fit a dog, then you're on your way to this canine costume paying homage to one of cinema's all-time great comedians.

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Convict

Look out, it's an escapee from puppy prison!

See more: 30 Slice stars with serious legal drama.

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Ladybug

A ladybug getup for your cat — because why not?

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Star Trek

To boldly go where no dog has gone before...

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Dinosaur

Run for your lives, it's Dogosaurus Rex!

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Elvis

Elvis has left the building — but only because he had to go pee in the bushes.

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Aviator from ‘The English Patient’

Here's an Oscar-worthy costume idea for any film-buff pet-owners.

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French Maid

Putting a pug in a French maid costume may not be the most dignified look, but it's certainly an attention-grabber.

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Harry Potter

Some great ideas here for a Harry Potter-inspired costume — although good luck getting a dog to hold a wand in its paws.

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Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow fame is ready to ride!

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Groovy Hippie

A far-out and groovy costume from the Woodstock era.

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Hot Dog

"OK, I'll wear this, but the first person who tries to put mustard on me is gonna lose a finger."

See more: the funniest tweets all pet owners will love.

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Court Jester

Doesn't this cat look thrilled to be dressed up like a jester for our amusement?

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Hipster

The ideal costume for when your dog is too smart and hip for all the other dogs.

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Lion

All that roaring can tucker a dog out.

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The Little Mermaid

Everyone's favourite aquatic Disney princess, as you've never seen her before!

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Racehorse

What cat wouldn't want to be dressed up like a racehorse with a tiny jockey on its back?

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Lucille Ball

Costumed in an homage to classic sitcom I Love Lucy, this dog has some 'splainin' to do!

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Martini

A costume that's sure to leave you feeling both shaken and stirred.

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Viva Mexico!

Plenty of Mexican flair in this south-of-the-border costume idea.

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Dragon

OK, so maybe not QUITE as fearsome as those dragons on Game of Thrones, but in the ballpark.

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Pikachu

Everybody's favourite Pokemon character, but this one loves to play fetch.

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Pirate

If you need any treasure buried in the backyard, he's your guy!

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Pizza

"Why are all these drunk people trying to sprinkle grated parmesan on my back?"

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Pilot

Here's a costume idea that's sure to take off.

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Gangsta

Here's a cat with attitude!

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Bearded Lady

If your dog has beard-like fur, add an expensive dress and the result is a vintage carnival sideshow attraction.

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Rock Star

It's the lead singer of Kitty Stardust and the Felines from Mars.

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Rufferee

Anxiously awaiting some sort of game to break out.

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Shark

Meet the most fearsome ocean predator to ever nap on your sofa.

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Royalty

If your pet is looking to take home the crown for best costume.

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Cowgirl

The pigtails are a nice touch...

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Hannibal Lecter

What's not to love about a Silence of the Lambs-inspired costume for your dog?

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Skeleton

"Look at me, I'm wasting away? So how about that treat..."

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Space Shuttle

Prepare for liftoff with this canine version of a NASA space shuttle.

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Spider

It's your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Dog!

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Super Dog

It's a bird, it's a plane — it's Halloween's most high-flying canine superhero!

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Taco

Taco dog just wants to take a siesta.

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Ewok

This could be a Star Wars Ewok, or possibly just a teddy bear, but in either case the cuteness factor is through the roof!

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Tuxedo

Attired in formal wear, here's a dog who's red-carpet ready!

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Hamster Dracula

Easily Halloween's most frightening hamster.

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Waffle

The perfect costume for a dog who REALLY enjoys breakfast.

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Wonder Woman

The awkwardness of wearing the same Halloween costume as your dog...

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Yoda

Brilliant costume for Halloween, this is.

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Zorro

It looks like the most fearsome swordsman in all Mexico could use a nap.

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Batman

Keeping Gotham City safe from evil... one treat at a time.

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‘Breaking Bad’ Tortuga

Fans of acclaimed TV drama Breaking Bad will definitely get the reference to this tortoise costume with a certain severed head attached to the shell along with a sinister message.