While Halloween is typically considered a kid-centric holiday, it’s the perfect time for pets to join in the fun. Chances are your furry family member is already quite a character. Pet Halloween costumes offer cats, dogs and even guinea pigs an opportunity to show even more personality by taking on a new persona.
Whether you’re headed to a pet parade or just want to “howl” with laughter at home, pet Halloween costumes are available for every shape and size. We’re talking wigs, wings and even poodle skirts. From costumes that allow your pet to impersonate other animals to styles that morph them into beloved movie characters, here are 30 of the cutest Halloween costumes for pets for the animals you love.
Halloween costumes for dogs
1. Dinosaur dog costume
Your pup’s bark may be worse than his bite, but no one else needs to know that. Suit your dog up in this oh-so-scary dinosaur dog costume and no one will ever know he’s a secret cuddle bug.
Where to buy: Stegosaurus Dinosaur Pet Costume ($24+, Chewy)
2. ’80s retro kid pet costume
Who’s got the sick beats? This dog. Send your pup back in time to the totally tubular 1980s. Sideways baseball cap not included.
Where to buy: Front Walking ’80s Retro Kid Costume ($15+, Chewy)
3. Sheep dog costume
This costume really puts the sheep in sheep dog. But, of course, it would work for any kind of dog. Plus, it looks pretty cozy for a Halloween night in cooler climates.
Where to buy: Sheep Halloween Pet Costume ($40, Urban Outfitters)
4. Chicken pet costume
Who are you calling a chicken? That’s a fowl assertion. OK, OK, we’ll stop.
Where to buy: Chicken Pet Costume ($12+, Target)
5. UPS delivery driver
Special delivery! Everyone loves to get a package, but it’s even more fun when it’s delivered by your four-legged friend.
Where to buy: UPS Driver Dog Costume ($22, Chewy)
6. Shark puppy costume
Shark Week may be over, but your pet will inspire chills and thrills in this ‘see’-worthy costume.
Where to buy: Shark Costume ($26, Walmart)
7. Monarch butterfly pet costume
Halloween is a great time to let your furry family members spread their wings! This butterfly costume’s colors are the perfect complement to bright pumpkins and dark cauldrons, too.
Where to buy: Monarch Butterfly Costume ($16+, Walmart)
8. Cowboy dog costume
We have to tip our hats to the design team that came up with this cowboy costume. It really is the cutest thing in the West.
Where to buy: Dog Cowboy Halloween Costume ($36, The Calm Pet)
9. Lion doggy costume
Now your dog or cat can be both king of your house and king of the jungle. Roar!
Where to buy: Lion Ruff Headwear Dog and Cat Costume ($15+, Chewy)
10. Ariel, The Little Mermaid
If you’ve ever wondered what your pet would look like with red, flowing locks, here’s your chance! Even better, you don’t have to go under the sea to find this littler mermaid princess costume.
Where to buy: Fetch For Pets Ariel Disney Princess Dog Costume ($34, Chewy)
11. Snow White dog costume
Speaking of princesses, dress your doggie or kitty as Snow White. Just don’t let them accept any apples from witches while trick-or-treating.
Where to buy: Snow White Pet Costume for Dog or Cat ($34, Walmart)
12. Spider dog Halloween costume
Spooky spiders are an essential part of Halloween. Turn your four-legged friend into an eight-legged creature who’s sure to ensnare you in their web every time.
Where to buy: Spider Costume ($30+, Walmart)
13. Peacock puppy costume
Pets love to strut their stuff, and this peacock costume is sure to help them get all the attention they crave!
Where to buy: Pretty as a Peacock Pet Costume ($20+, Walmart)
14. French artist
What’s better than your pup in the park? Your pup painting in Paris, of course.
Where to buy: French Artist Costume ($19+, Chewy)
15. 50’s dancer doggy
Crank up the jukebox and take a trip down memory lane with this adorable throwback costume. All breeds can rock this pretty poodle skirt.
Where to buy: Rubie’s 50’s Pet Costume ($28, Walmart)
16. Teddy Bear dog Halloween costume
Whether your pup naturally looks like a teddy bear or not, this snuggly costume will take things to the next level.
Where to buy: Walking Teddy Bear Pet Costume ($25+, Walmart)
17. Frankenstein pet costume
If your dog or cat has a tendency to behave like a little monster, you can’t go wrong with this Frankenstein costume. Watch the Boris Karloff classic film with your tiny terror if you dare, and prepare to be scared!
Where to buy: Frankenstein Pet Costume ($25+, Amazon)
Halloween costumes for cats
18. Wednesday Addams cat costume
We’d choose this Wednesday Addams-inspired costume for cats any day of the week. Or should we say Wednesday Meow-dams?
Where to buy: Gothic school girl cat costume ($10, Chewy)
19. Granny cat costume
If you can’t stop laughing at this, there’s a reason: It’s one of the funniest pet Halloween costumes out there.
Where to buy: Frisco granny cat costume ($16+, Chewy)
20. Bat Halloween costume for pets
Help your black cat can go incognito this Halloween. Simply apply bat wings.
Where to buy: Pet Bat Wings Costume ($8, Amazon)
21. Taco cat costume
Taco cat is a palindrome and an amazing Halloween costume. This one happens to fit a cat or a dog, so it’s extra versatile.
Where to buy: Taco Cat Costume ($18+, Chewy)
22. Sunflower
Is that a cat or a sunflower? We truly can’t tell the difference, and your friends and neighbors won’t be able to once you put on this adorable flower Halloween costume.
Where to buy: Halloween Orange Sunflower Cat Costume ($5, Target)
23. Vampire cat costume
Your cat already has the fangs. Now all they need is a cloak to transform into the ruler of the darkness. (Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone they’re actually a sweetie pie).
Where to buy: Cat Vampire Halloween Cloak ($12, Amazon)
24. Skunk cat costume
Something…stinky this way comes? If your cat likes to be left alone, dressing her up as a skunk might just be a dream come true.
Where to buy: Faux Fur Skunk Pet Costume ($23+, Chewy)
25. Princess cat costume
Your cat rules the house anyway, so you might as well dress them up like it. This regal costume is perfect for a kitty who only likes the finest cat food and prefers you not pet them while they’re grooming, please.
Where to buy: Princess Two-Piece Cat Halloween Costume ($12, Petco)
Halloween costumes for other pets
26. Serape y sombrero guinea pig costume
Halloween if everyone’s favorite fiesta, so why not deck out your guinea pig in this adorable striped serape and sombrero combo.
Where to buy: Frisco Serape Guinea Pig Costume ($8, Chewy)
27. Cowboy lizard Halloween costume
Do you have a bearded dragon who wants to celebrate Halloween too? Saddle up and ride with this super cute (and tiny!) cowboy costume for lizards.
Where to buy: Bootique Cowboy Bearded Dragon Costume ($6, Petco)
28. Firetruck guinea pig costume
911, we have a cuteness emergency! Luckily, guinea pig snuggles will come to the rescue once you see your pet in this firetruck costume.
Where to buy: Frisco Firetruck Guinea Pig Costume ($12, Chewy)
29. Hotdog guinea pig costume
Hotdogs, anyone? Your guinea pig may not enjoy wearing this, but it will be pretty delightful. He’d appreciate it if you hold the relish.
Where to buy: Hotdog Costume for Guinea Pig ($13, Chewy)
30. Dragon lizard costume
No, it’s not a gecko or bearded dragon; it’s a dragon. OK, we know that’s not true, but this Halloween costume is a pretty convincing disguise, and we’ll never tell.
Where to buy: Night Dragon Reptile Costume ($8, Amazon)
