Pets Hunters

(Until next year.)

Little, a Chihuahua dressed up to look like a three-headed dog, won "Best in Show" at a dog costume contest and parade in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace held October 25, 2008.

—Photograph by Lisa Poole/AP

If you start now, you might have this for next year!

(via Mental floss)

Thanks to Penny for this great photo!

* Dog-ku

This is Rina dressed as "Tails" of Mother Goose

(Thanks to an anonymous e-mailer)

There are many more Dogs in Costume here

The annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade in Long Beach's Belmont Shore was held this past Sunday drawing more than 600 costumed dogs and thousands of onlookers.

Event organizers say it is the world's largest Halloween pet event, but whatever it is, one thing rings true: these dogs are cute.

Here are some of the cute dogs LAist photographer Tom Andrews saw...







Photography by Tom Andrews

(via LAist)

These pets are ready for the Halloween 2008 ...

Is your pet ready?


More dogs in costumes ...


More cats in costumes ...


More pets in costumes ...

In honor of “Howl-O-Ween,” the web site PetSource.org is hosting a photo contest showcasing the greatest pet Halloween costumes.

Whether your pet is a cute pumpkin or a scary ghost inside their haunted doghouse, they want to see them in their best costumes! The winner, which is voted on by the public, will receive a slew of pet products as well as a $1,000 donation to the local Humane Society or animal shelter of their choice. Celebrate this spooky holiday with your pet while also supporting a great cause!

Submit your own entry

It's a bird, It's a plane, It's a Superman bunny ... no, it's pets dressed for Halloween!

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About 7 percent of dog owners say they have purchased a Halloween costume for their pet, up from 4 percent in 2004, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

If you're part of that trend, beware of the hazards of costumes for our furry friends.

Some tips:

• Be sure that straps aren't buckled too tightly, because they might constrict air passages and cause choking.

• Make sure the costume lets the animal move comfortably and does not restrict vision or hearing.

• Don't let your pet chew on the costume; it may contain dangerous dyes and other chemicals.

• Make sure no part of the costume is flammable.

• A reflective costume adds to safety after dark.

If you do dress up your dog on Halloween night, don't have him wear the costume for too long. And always keep dogs on a leash, as there are lots of distractions around.

One final warning: Don't let dogs or other animals get close to a candlelit jack-o-lantern.

It could be dangerous for the animal and become a fire hazard.

Photo: AP/Lisa Poole)

Photo: AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno

Pal is a 10 year old Great Dane, dressed up for Halloween as a race horse complete with her friend Snap the Chihuahua as her jockey.

Does your dog have a great Halloween costume? Then enter the Second Annual PupLife.com Dog Halloween Photo Contest. If your dog’s photo is chosen, you could win a $25, a $50
or even a $100 Gift Certificate. Hand made costumes are encouraged, but store bought costumes are fine, too.

Yes, they have unleashed devilishly decorated spooky Halloween Eyeball cupcakes for all those crazy canines - original and spooky good! A wonderful soft treat any dog will love.