The Best Halloween Costumes for Pets

Spooky & Sweet Halloween Costumes for Pets

Halloween costumes can be so much fun, whether it is for kids, adults, or even pets. Halloween costumes for pets are some of my favorites, though. This is probably because I wish my cats would let me dress them up. My cats Louis, Olivia, and Emory have a few costumes. However, they’re not super into it. Other pets, however, are known to like clothing! I can’t wait to see what some of my favorite Instagram pets dream up for this Halloween. Until the pet costumes reveal themselves on Halloween, though, I’ve come up with some of my favorite options!

Halloween Costumes for Pets

Two of My Favorite Cat Costumes:
Sherlock Holmes Detective Cape and Parisian Cat Costume

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Great Pet Halloween Costumes

First and foremost, Chewy has a ton of great costume options for pets. I’ve been really impressed by most of the prices. Most costumes in their Halloween shop are between $5 and $30. Plus, most of the pet Halloween costumes available through Chewy are sized for both dogs and cats. So, the variety of cat costumes is unusually vast compared to other pet stores.

Collage of six dressed-up cats wearing costumes: a fluffy white cat in a royal cape, a gray cat in an orange carrot costume, a cat in a red ladybug hoodie, a cat with a blue Chewy prop on its back, a gray cat in a red plaid cape with bells, and a black-and-white cat in a sailor outfit.

Top Row: Regal Cat Cape | Pumpkin Costume | Lady Bug Sweater
Bottom Row: Chewy Box Outfit | Festive Bell Necklace (doubles as a holiday outfit!) | Sailor Suit Set

The majority of the costumes I featured here are available in sizes suitable for both dogs and cats, particularly those available from Chewy (as I mentioned above) or Amazon. I highly recommend checking Chewy out for seasonal collars and the like, because they have a lot of cute Halloween inspired options.

If you’re looking to shop small, I highly recommend checking out Etsy for some great halloween costumes for pets. From cute mini witch hat props to adorable bandanas, there are so many creative options that are both affordable and customizable!

Halloween Treats, Toys, and Costumes for Cats


How to Prepare Cats for Visitors: Halloween, Holidays, & More

Whether you’re planning for Halloween, the holidays, or a random houseguest, it’s important to consider how these events impact your cat.

Here, I’m sharing a few simple steps you can take to make Halloween and holiday visits easier on your cats, yourself, and everyone in your household.


*This post was originally published on October 18, 2019. It was most recently updated on July 21, 2026.

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