Pet Halloween costumes ideas - How many days until Halloween?

Halloween is just around the corner, and we all have begun our preparations to celebrate the spirit of Halloween with fervor! From the scary Halloween decorations to the Halloween costumes, the allure of creating our own DIY Halloween costumes and décor items is irresistible. 

This year, why not take it up a notch and involve our furry bundle of joy - our adorable pets into the celebration? How? By dressing them up as Halloween characters. Imagine how cute the four legged vampires and witches will look in their Spooktacular outfits.

Trick or treat - Dear Readers! Join us on our exploration of ‘DIY Pet Halloween Costumes Ideas’ and give your fur balls a chance to shine in this season.

How many days until Halloween? When is it?

Halloween is celebrated on October 31st every year. It is believed that on this day, the boundary between living and dead becomes blurred and the spirits can roam the Earth. And with time, this festival evolved into a fun and joyful event compiled with different costumes, candies and Halloween decorations.

Halloween colors

Before beginning your search for Halloween costumes or creating one, it is important to choose the Halloween colors perfect for the outfits. Choose from the following colors:

• Orange 
• Black
• Purple
• Green 
• Red
• White

Halloween Characters

S. No.	Halloween Characters	Image	Accessories
1	Witches		Pointy hats Broomsticks  Cauldrons
2	Ghosts		White sheets
3	Vampires		Fangs Cape Bats
4	Zombies		Fake blood Torn clothing Rotten limbs
5	Werewolves		Wolf claw Fur Wolf ears
6	Frankenstein’s Monster		Neck bolts Stitches makeup Electric sparks Chains
7	Mummies		Bandage wraps  Amulet
8	Skeletons		Glow in the dark bones Skull Halloween masks or paint
9	Demons		Horns Fake wings Tail Pitchfork
10	The Grim Reaper		Hooded cloak Skeletal gloves Hourglass
11	Jack-o'-Lanterns		Pumpkin headpiece Vine props Pumpkin lanterns Leafy cape
12	Scary Clowns		Clown nose Mallet Blood stained clothes Ruffled collar
13	Headless Horseman		Head prop Black prop Fake sword
14	Mad Scientists		Goggles Crazy wig Rubber gloves Lab coat with stains
15	Creepy Dolls		Cracked face mask Bow Tattered dress Wind up key
16	Scarecrows		Straw stuffing Patchwork clothes Fake crows Rusty sickle prop
17	Evil Fairies		Tattered wings Dark flower crown Magic wand Glittery blood
18	Goblins		Pointed ears Gold coin pouch Fake nose
19	Phantom		White mask Cape Candlestick prop Gloves Chains
20	Monsters		Hairy gloves Fur Monstrous mask Monster feet Spiky shoulder pads

 

DIY pet Halloween costumes Ideas

Check out the DIY Halloween costumes for dogs, cats and other pets. Create adorable Halloween ghost outfits.

1. Pumpkin Pup

Materials Needed:

Orange Hoodie

Green felt

Fabric Glue

Scissors

Instructions for pet Halloween costumes:

- Find an orange hoodie that fits your dog. If the hoodie is too long, cut it to the right size so that it fits your dog comfortably.

- Create leaves and vines with green felt and attach it to the top of the hoodie.

2. Cat Witch 

Materials Needed:

Black cloth

Black pointed hat

Purple/Orange felt

Ribbons

Fabric glue

Scissors

Instructions:

- Drape the small cape around the neck of your pet.

- Decorate the pointed hat with purple or orange felt. Attach ribbons to secure it to your pet’s neck.

3. Bat Halloween Cat

Materials Needed:

Black felt or foam sheet

Orange felt or foam sheet

Black cape/shirt

Glue 

Scissors

Instructions:

- Create bat wings for your pet using black felt or foam sheets.

- Dress your pet in a black shirt, in case you don’t have a shirt. You can use a black cloth as a cape.

- Tie the wings or glue them to their shirt.

4. Vampire Pet Halloween costumes

Materials Needed:

Red & black cape

Bow 

Glue

Ribbons

Instructions:

- Tie the cape around your pet’s neck.

- You can also attach bat wings made of foam and make them wear black shirts.

5. Mummy Pet

Materials Needed:

White/Off white fabric strip or Bandages

Scissors

Instructions:

- Wrap your pet in fabric strips or bandages to create cute Halloween costumes for pets.

- Make sure the strips are loose enough to be comfortable.

6. Demon Pet 

Materials Needed:

Red cape

Fake horns

Instructions:

- For such easy Halloween costumes, you are required to tie the red cape around your pet’s neck.

- Attach the fake horns to their head with an elastic band.

7. Skeleton Pet

Materials Needed:

Black T-shirt

White fabric paint

Paintbrushes

Instructions:

- With the help of white fabric paint, draw and paint the skeleton on the T-shirt.

- You can also use glow in the dark paint instead of normal white paint to make it look spooky.

- Dress your pet in the Skeleton T-shirt.

- You can also paint bones on their body. While doing so, make sure the paint is safe for them.

8. Spider Monster Pet

Materials Needed:

Black hoodie

Foam tubes

Fabric glue

Scissors

Ribbon

Instructions:

- Create 8 spider legs using foam tubes.

- Lay the black hoodie and glue four pairs of legs on each side.

- Create a spider face using a hood and attach big eyes on it.

9. Creepy Clown Pet

Materials needed for pet Halloween costumes:

Wig

Shirt with puffed sleeves

Ribbon or lace

Fabric Glue

Red fabric paint/marker

White collar

Scissors

Instructions:

- To create the outfit, select a top with puffed sleeves. 

- Paint polka dots on the shirt.

- Paste ribbons on the edge.

- Once the outfit is ready, dress your dog in it.

- Tie the ruffled collar on the dog’s neck.

- Also, attach the wig to its head to complete the look.

10. Pet Reaper

Materials Needed:

Black cape with hood

Hoodie

Silver foam for scythe

Scissors

Instructions:

- Tie the cape around your dog’s neck.

- Create a scythe using silver foam and attach it with a stick.

- Place the scythe in your dog’s mouth, your pet reaper is ready!

11. Franken pet Halloween costumes

Materials Needed:

Green T-shirt

Black felt

Fabric paint

Black bangs or wings

Hot glue

Scissors

Instructions:

- Dress your pet in green T-shirt

- Attach the wig or bangs to resemble Frankenstein’s hair.

- To create neck bolts, cut two small rectangles and glue them to the sides of the T-shirt.

12. Voodoo Doll Pet

Materials Needed:

Brown T-shirt or cape

Small heart pillow

Ribbons

Straws 

Glue

Instructions:

- Dress your dog in a brown T-shirt

- Hang the heart pillow around it’s neck using ribbons

- Cut straws into small pieces and glue them on the heart to give it the appearance of pins.

13. Ghost Bride Pet Halloween costumes

Materials Needed:

White T-shirt

Tulle for veil

White tutu

Instructions:

- To dress up your dog as a Ghost bride, dress them in a white sleeveless T-shirt.

- For such funny Halloween costumes, make them wear a white tutu.

- Secure the veil on their head.

Summing Up!

This Halloween special for your adorable fur buddies with the best Halloween costumes… Dress them in cute yet scary pet Halloween costumes and make this day memorable. Whether you create a vampire pet, a four-legged demon or a doggy ghost bride, the attire will make heads turn.

So, create the outfits with Halloween costume ideas and get your camera ready to enhance the festivities!

Don’t forget to transform their photographs into art pieces! Get your custom pet paint by number kits with the Halloween photos and create keepsakes you can treasure.