100 Genius Pet Halloween Costumes
Halloween is almost here, and we're doing the most to provide oodles of inspiration for you to get started on your costume planning. On this year's list? Pet Halloween costumes, of course! You've seen the funny ones, the catty ones, the doggy ones, and even the underwater ones – but now it's time to see every possibility out there. Here are 100 classy costumes for all your furry friends.
Carl from Up
This pup was totally down with rocking a pair of glasses and bushy eyebrows. (via Brit + Co)
Throwback Miley Cyrus
Dogs dressed as Miley Cyrus might be the best thing to come out of Halloween this year. The cute little buns push us right over the edge. (via Brit + Co)
Ewok
Wait, that dog legit looks like an Ewok! You might just need to stealthis Leia look and recreate this cutesy pair for the holiday. (via Brit + Co)
Liberace
The detailed work on the piano alone is enough to make us swoon, but mostly we love that this dog parent created an entire tableau for their pup’s costume. The framed photo of Liberace’s partner is an especially solid touch. (via Brit + Co)
Thanksgiving Turkey
How timely is this? The whole scene is set so perfectly, we wish Thanksgiving was already here. (via Brit + Co)
Chia Pet
There’s just something about this photo, the fence, the painted orange legs, and the face on this dog that makes this the best Chia Pet costume we’ve ever seen. (via Brit + Co)
Harry Potter
Pipe cleaners as glasses and the lightning bolt scar? Genius. These well-coiffed pups would look right at home at Hogwarts. (via Brit + Co)
Katy Perry Dark Horse
Take your pick — just make sure your pup doesn’t think that wig is a chew toy. (via Brit + Co)
Mummy
How crazy is this? This costume is so well done! A skeleton and a mummy are carrying a pumpkin, and looking rather stylish while doing it. (via Brit + Co)
Meet Doctor Pug, providing unlimited cuteness one patient at a time. (via 
Flying Monkeys
Where’s that lion from above? These little mongrels are gonna get him, and the little dogs, too! (via The Tin Man)
Captain America
A Halloween costume that requires your pet to lounge around on the grass? Winning. (via Brit + Co)
A Bunch of Grapes
We're not sure this pooch is super psyched to be a bunch of grapes, but he looks insanely cute! (via F Yeah, Boston Terriers on Tumblr)
Batdog and Robin
Got two pups? The classic Batman and Robin duo is perfect for these dachshunds. (via Celebrity Dachshund)
Spider Man
For Stan Lee fans, there's always this Spidey costume to honor Peter Parker. (via Amazon)
First Down
We're not sure if this cat can actually walk around in the costume, but it certainly makes a good photo opp. (via Costume Works)
Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball
This dog came in like a wrecking ball and hit us hard with that goofy grin. (via Apartment Therapy)
Takeout-Carton Helmet
Alien invader… Space cadet… We’re not exactly sure what this cat’s supposed to be, but we do know we’ve never seen a Chinese food carton look quite this awesome before. (via BuzzFeed)
Bobsled Team
We see pride, we see power, we see a badass dachshund who don’t take no crap from nobody. (via Costume Works)
Lion
All you need is a witch and a wardrobe to make this costume even more amazing. (via Instructables)
Star Wars
We’ve seen a lot of Star Wars dog costumes in our day, including a Death Star made from a protective neck cone… but this one is even funnier than that. (via Dressed Up Dogs on Tumblr)
Frida Kahlo
If this was a person dressed up as Frida Kahlo, it’d be super chic and intellectual. But this time, it’s a dog, and it’s hilarious. (via Apartment Therapy)
Tiger
This dog’s costume is better than your dog’s costume. And it's not even a costume – just fur-friendly paint. (via Daily Mail)
Madonna
A nod to one of Maddona's signature looks is just what your little pup ordered. (via Apartment Therapy)
Little Red Riding Cat
Something tells us the Big Bad Wolf wouldn’t mess with this catty little Red Riding Hood. (via BuzzFeed)
Dog Roast
This dog costume that keeps on giving throughout the year. You can use this one on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. (via Refinery29)
Pilot Pooch
The dog looks great here, but we’re more focused on that hot pink plane! (via Martha Stewart)
Sushi Cat
Okay okay, a cat can’t really cruise around town in this costume but… it’s great for a sleepy little feline. (via Laughing Squid)
Pumpkin Pie
Sometimes, the simplest DIY costumes are the best. (via Animals Tweeting as Owen Pallett on Tumblr)
The Little Mermaid
Those flowing locks, that clamshell bra, and that shiny green tail — we’d know Ariel anywhere! (via Washington Post)
Owl
This handcrafted costume is definitely a labor of love, and the results are gorgeous. (via BuzzFeed)
Little Turkey
The headpiece on this little turkey is what takes it to the next level. (via Her Campus)
Mad Hatter
Get matchy-matchy by rocking your own Mad Hatter lookalongside your pooch. (via Apartment Therapy)
50 Shades of Grey
Bonus points for this snarky pick if your pup happens to have gray eyes as well. (via Imgur)
Girl Scout
We wish we could see a pic of the doggie as a box of Thin Mints, but this costume is still a knockout. (via Martha Stewart)
The Beast
Get your Princess Belle gown ready, and you and your dog can have coordinating costumes. (via Etsy)
French Cat
Sure, if you could ask your cat if she wanted to be French for Halloween, she'd say "oui." (via Etsy)
Spaghetti and Meatballs
And finally, a hilarious pile of yarn spaghetti, styrofoam meatballs, and a cool attitude. (via Cosmopolitan)
What's your pet go-to costume this Halloween? Share with us @BritandCo!
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Lead image via Animals Tweeting as Owen Pallett on Tumblr.
This article has been updated.
Additional reporting by Theresa Gonzalez and Meredith Holser.
