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 |
| 2 | Ghosts |  |
White sheets |
| 3 | Vampires |  |
Fangs |
| 4 | Zombies |  |
Fake blood |
| 5 | Werewolves |  |
Wolf claw |
| 6 | Frankenstein’s Monster |  |
Neck bolts |
| 7 | Mummies |  |
Bandage wraps |
| 8 | Skeletons |  |
Glow in the dark bones |
| 9 | Demons |  |
Horns |
| 10 | The Grim Reaper |  |
Hooded cloak |
| 11 | Jack-o'-Lanterns |  |
Pumpkin headpiece |
| 12 | Scary Clowns |  |
Clown nose |
| 13 | Headless Horseman |  |
Head prop |
| 14 | Mad Scientists |  |
Goggles |
| 15 | Creepy Dolls |  |
Cracked face mask |
| 16 | Scarecrows |  |
Straw stuffing |
| 17 | Evil Fairies |  |
Tattered wings |
| 18 | Goblins |  |
Pointed ears |
| 19 | Phantom |  |
White mask |
| 20 | Monsters |  |
Hairy gloves |
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.
