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6 Pet Halloween Costumes and Where to Find Them

Keep the hype of the ‘Barbie’ movie going, dress your pet as their favorite mail carrier, or keep it traditional with a pumpkin with these pet Halloween costume ideas.

By Kate Oczypok October 13, 2023 at 10:46 am

Halloween is right around the corner. Here are six Halloween costume ideas perfect for your pet.

kenough hoodie for dogs — *Courtesy Ruff Houzin*

Ken

If your dog is testing his boundaries and trying to figure out the ways of the world, you may want to consider helping him remember that he is indeed “Kenough.” This sweatshirt for dogs plays off the huge success of the summer blockbuster Barbie. It comes in 10 sizes and five different colors, but naturally you’d want hot pink to stay on theme.

dog in mail man costume — *Courtesy Pet Costume Center*

USPS Mail Carrier

If your dog has an ongoing feud with the mail carrier, or perhaps a lifelong love for the man or woman who delivers the mail and a daily treat, this is the costume for them. It even comes with a small replica USPS Priority Mail box.

dog in pumpkin costume — *Courtesy PetSmart*

Classic Pumpkin

For Halloween traditionalists, don’t miss this pumpkin costume that comes in both dog and cat varieties. The adjustable Velcro straps make it easy to fit any size canine or feline, and the smiling jack o’ lantern face is pretty adorable, too. The costume is available at PetSmart. Multiple area locations

Terrific Taco

With Halloween falling on a Tuesday this year, take Taco Tuesday to the next level with this taco costume for your dog. It has an easy hook and loop closure, and the taco is adorned with all the fixings, including plenty of cloth lettuce and cheese! This costume is available at Petco. Multiple area locations

dog cookie monster costume — *Courtesy Amazon*

If your pup can’t get enough milk bones, perhaps this Cookie Monster costume could be a perfect fit. The costume includes Cookie’s signature googly eyes and cookie in hand. It can be found at Doggy Style Barkery, Boutique and Pet Spa in DC and is available in small, medium, large, and extra large. 1632 17^th St. NW, Washington, DC

Pickleball: Cat vs. Dog

Pickleball lovers will get a kick out of this costume that’s ideal for a pair of pets. The pickleball player costume for dogs and cats comes complete with a green headband, fake hair, and of course, the quintessential pickleball and paddle in hand. Available at Target. Multiple area locations

Feature image courtesy Target

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Kate Oczypok

Contributing Writer

Kate Oczypok has been a freelance writer since 2011, and is proud to be a regular contributor to Northern Virginia Magazine in digital and print since 2020. Her bylines have appeared in The New York Times, People.com, Better Homes and Gardens, and locally The Georgetowner and Washingtonian Magazine, among others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism from American University and a M.Ed. in Education from Penn State. She also teaches virtual piano lessons in the after school hours and does portrait photography on weekends.