Roundup: Pet Costumes

We know Halloween isn't quite here yet, but it has officially been set in retail stores across the country. And although we despise seasons being merchandised 30+ days early, we still have a ridiculous soft spot for animals in costumes. And as any good pet parent would know (is it too far to take your dog trick-or-treating?), all the "good" doggy costumes go quick in stores. So here's a roundup of things that made us go, "Awwwww." Click through for more costumes and pricing (which start as low as a buck and a half)!

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1. Medieval Knight - $39 from Trixie and Peanut

2. Bat Wings - $19 from Trixie and Peanut

3. Bunny Suit - $29 from Trixie and Peanut

4. Diva Wig (with ear holes) - $35 from Trixie and Peanut

5. Cat Tutu - $6.99 from Petsmart

6. Cat Angel Wings - $6.99 from Petsmart

7. Hula Dog - Starting at $15.50 from Wiggle N Waggle

8. Policeman - Starting at $9.99 from PetEdge

9. Cat Princess - Starting at $1.49 from PetEdge

10. Cheerleader - Starting at $5.99 from PetEdge (although the human arms/hands kinda freak us out)

Comments (12)

That cheerleader costume is the creepiest thing, ever.

I wonder if my dogs would forgive me for putting a wig and angel wings on them. I wonder if I could forgive myself, haha

posted by Kimber on September 16th 2008 at 9:29am
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Humm
Making your animals look ridiculous? Maybe for a photo, but even.... It is what some people do to their kids, so then again....

posted by Daniel Poitiers on September 16th 2008 at 10:03am
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The only thing that makes me go "Awwww" is how I feel for those poor animals dressed up like Barbie dolls.

posted by bepsf on September 16th 2008 at 10:12am
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Bepsf - some animals actually like it. My boss has a pair of Boston Terriers who just LOVE wearing clothes, because they get so much attention when they do - everything from doggie t-shirts to Koda's Bumblebee suit. Some animals hate it, and if yours is one of them, leave them be.

My dog will wear a bandana, but that's about it. So I got her a Halloween one and a Christmas one.

Trying to put anything on the cat will result in death. But my friend's cat (Edgar) likes wearing shirts. If you put the Princess costume on him he would be very happy about it.

posted by SputnikSpak on September 16th 2008 at 11:57am
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I think all pet owners who dress up the animals in stupid costumes like these should be made to wear the same outfit. Peas in a pod, we would then see how many think they are still cute.

posted by bobbin on September 16th 2008 at 1:24pm
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my dog loves wearing his devil dog cape. he swishes around quite proudly in it.

ps. i'd love to wear a matching outfit. me and my dog ARE two peas in a pod. and we are cute.

pss. lighten up.

posted by dM on September 16th 2008 at 2:56pm
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Okay, okay. While I haven't put wigs and wings on my dogs...I am guilty of dressing them.

They had matching team shirts at a charity agility show.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/thelionsof/tucker/DSCF0418.jpg

And they had sailor shirts for a regatta we attended.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/thelionsof/tucker/DSCN1865copy.jpg

And they also wore argyle sweaters during the winter, we were recently moved from FL to TN. The sweaters actually kept them warm at the dog park and on walks.

This young man looks dapper regardless of whether he wears silly clothes, or not.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/thelionsof/tucker/wedding64.jpg

Feel free to pity them/make fun of me to no end.

posted by Kimber on September 16th 2008 at 3:03pm
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Ugh!

These people love their animals? Or do they do this to reflect their own inane attempts to humanize and in the process objectify the animal for further abuse and humiliation.

posted by click212 on September 17th 2008 at 4:47am
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Humiliation.

posted by EAM on September 17th 2008 at 5:24am
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Serious humiliation.

posted by EAM on September 17th 2008 at 5:27am
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My cats would claw my eyes out for even thinking of doing some thing like this to them. And they would be justified.

posted by HelOnWheels on September 18th 2008 at 11:44am
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OMG Kimber, how cute!

posted by Snugglitas on September 19th 2008 at 11:36am
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