2010 Halloween Pet Parade

By Southern Living
Photo: Submitted by Allison Cosgrove

We had a spooky-good time dressing up our pets for Halloween (see the behind-the-scenes video), and so did our readers.

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Bow Wow Bouncer

Photo: Ali Clark
Who would dare to try to get past Nelson the English bulldog?

Owner: Kate Gillespie, Senior Marketing Manager, Southern Living

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Wonder Woman

Photo: Ali Clark

Great dane Maggie prepares to show off her super-canine powers.

Owner: Michelle Newberry, CPA, Time Inc. Lifestyle

Buy this Costume: Target.com

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Jester

Photo: Ali Clark

Frank captivated the photo shoot crew with his fluffy coat and camera-ready poses.

Owner: Ginger Pegues, Friend of Southern Living

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Hula Dancer

Photo: Ali Clark

Who says big dogs can't party? Champ is ready to break it down, luau style.

Owner: Mallory Daugherty, Production Assistant, CookingLight.com

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Cheerleader

Photo: Ali Clark
A true Southern gal, toy poodle Lucy cheers on her favorite SEC team, the University of Alabama.

Owner: Emily Beaumont, Copy Editor, Southern Living

Buy this Costume: Amazon.com

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Bumble Bee

Photo: Ali Clark
Thatcher, a King Charles Cavalier, can't stop buzzing about his Halloween party plans.

Owner: Holley Grainger, Nutrition Editor, CookingLight.com and MyRecipes.com 

 

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Beach Bum

Photo: Ali Clark

Pablo, a Havanese, is ready to chill out on the coast.

Owner: Tempy Segrest, Senior Designer, Coastal Living

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Peek-a-boo Pumpkin

Photo: Ali Clark

Cute overload alert! Mimi loved posing for us from the safety of her pumpkin.

Owner: Leigh Corra, Studio Director, Time Inc. Lifestyle Digital

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Angelic Tortoise

Photo: Ali Clark

Don't tell Peetie reptiles can't fly. After all, a tortoise can dream, can't he?

Owner: Brenda Howe, Manager of Internet Technology, Time Inc. Lifestyle Digital

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Shark

Photo: Ali Clark

Beware: Tiki the pug has become a fierce shark!

Owner: Rachel Luker, Sales Development Analyst, Southern Living

Buy this Costume: Amazon.com

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Doggy Parton

Photo: Ali Clark

*Winner of Staff Costume Contest*

Golden retriever Sugar is tryin' to make a livin' working 9 to 5.

Owner: Claire Butler, Friend of Southern Living

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Fairy Pup

Photo: Ali Clark

Lucky is ready to flit in the air.

Owner: Alisa Boone, Direct Response Advertising Manager, Southern Living

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Pirate Pooch

Photo: Ali Clark
Arr, matey! Winston is out to search the seas for booty.

Owner: Abbi Masters, Online Editor, MyHomeIdeas.com

 

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Candy Corn Witch

Photo: Ali Clark
Black cats don't even need costumes for Halloween, but Rita is quite bewitching in hers.

Owner: Claire Machamer, Online Editor, SouthernLiving.com

Buy this Costume: Grimreapers.com

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Hippie Chick

Photo: Ali Clark

Lucy, a German short hair pointer, grooves out in tie-dye and flowers.

Owner: Nellah McGough, Editorial Assistant, Southern Living

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Peppy Parrot

Photo: Ali Clark

Who says parrots can't cheer? Oliver has what it takes to get the crowd roaring.

Owner: Brenda Howe, Manager of Internet Technology, Time Inc. Lifestyle Digital

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Ladies' Man

Photo: Ali Clark

Lookout ladies — bulldog Winston is out on the prowl.

Owner:  Holley Grainger, Nutrition Editor, CookingLight.com and MyRecipes.com

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Wonder Woman

Photo: Ali Clark
Emmy, a cocker spaniel, has come into supernatural powers.

Owner: Carol Johnson, Office Manager, Cooking Light

Buy this Costume: Target.com

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Laughing Cow

Photo: Ali Clark
Sally's costume is udderly adorable.

Owner: Deana Callison, Senior Designer, Southern Living

Buy this Costume: PetSmart.com

 

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Bumble Bee

Photo: Ali Clark

Leo likes to jump and pretend he can fly like buzzing bee.

Owner: Amy Burke, Assistant Photo Stylist, Southern Living

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Pumpkin Pooch

Photo: Ali Clark

No Halloween is complete without a pumpkin. Luckily, Cody was there to stand in.

Owner: Whitney McCall, Intern, Southern Living 

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Firefighter

Photo: Ali Clark
Black lab Oscar is ready to put his muscle to work and fight blazing fires.

Owner: Rebecca Kracke Gordon, Assistant Test Kitchen Director, Southern Living

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Raggedy Ann

Photo: Ali Clark

Georgia Mae is all dressed up and looking for Andy.

Owner: Kate St. Clair Thompson, Marketing Specialist, Southern Living

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Construction Worker

Photo: Ali Clark
Toy poodles aren't always show dogs; Marley prefers hammers and nails.

Owner: Betsy McCallen, Art Assistant, Southern Living

 

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Cluck, Cluck, Cluck

Photo: Ali Clark

Ruffles ate her costume but struck a fabulous pose by the pumpkin.

Owner: Josephine Cleverdon, Friend of Southern Living

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Little Red Riding Hood

Photo: Ali Clark

Inga, a golden retreiver, is off to grandmother's house.

Owner: Claire Cormany, Designer, Coastal Living

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"Ruff"eree

Photo: Ali Clark
Caly is the only referee cute enough to get away with making a bad call.

Owner: Friend of Southern Living

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Vampire Kitty

Photo: Ali Clark

*Winner of Staff Costume Contest*

No blood for Tuna — she's "purr"fectly happy sipping on a bowl of milk.

Owner: Amber Griffin, Production Assistant, Time Inc. Lifestyle Digital

Buy this Costume: Petco.com

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Nissi-Bug

Photo: Submitted by Holli Howard
Nissi

Owner: Holli Howard

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Dog Shark

Photo: Submitted by Heather Boggs
Peaches

Owner: Heather Boggs

Heather says, "My future father-in-law, Jim Moery, made a shark fin out of a storage box lid because she absolutely loves swimming and playing in the water. Plus, she likes watching Shark Week on the Discovery Channel."

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Pumpkin Pup

Photo: Submitted by Hannah Lively
Rowdy

Owner: Hannah Lively

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My Little Pony

Photo: Submitted by Sheila Vance Hodges
Lucy

Owner: Sheila Vance Hodges

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Farmer

Photo: Submitted by Ted Westfall
Murphy

Owners: Sandie and Ted Westfall

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"Scary" Witch

Photo: Submitted by Meredith Dismukes
Bella

Owner: Meredith Dismukes

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Bella the Bee

Photo: Submitted by Greg Borders
Bella

Owner: Greg Borders

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Cowgirl

Photo: Submitted by Erin Wright
Barley

Owner: Erin Wright

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Dinosaur

Photo: Submitted by Rebecca Phillips
Jasper

Owner: Rebecca Phillips

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Bunny

Photo: Submitted by Colette K. Bergin
Chessie

Owner: Colette K. Bergin

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Bunny

Photo: Submitted by Colette K. Bergin
Dakota

Owner: Colette K. Bergin

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Dino Dog

Photo: Submitted by Amanda Richards
Edward

Owner: Amanda Richards

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Superman

Photo: Submitted by Beth Cory
Angus

Owner: Beth Cory

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Fluffy Fairy Princess

Photo: Submitted by Dianne Belk
CeeCee

Owner: Dianne Belk

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Bo Vadar

Photo: Submitted by Lisa Hoefinger
Bo, pet ambassador for dog rescue and author of Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie Blogger

Owner: Lisa Hoefinger

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Festive Witch

Photo: Submitted by Sandee Moyer
Maddie Cooper

Owner: Sandee Moyer

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Organ Grinder

Photo: Submitted by Bonnie and Beth Abelew
Phoenix

Owner: Bonnie and Beth Abelew

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Organ Grinder's Monkey

Photo: Submitted by Bonnie and Beth Abelew
Aladdin collects tips in his tin cup for organ grinder Phoenix.

Owner: Bonnie and Beth Abelew

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Nurse Sammy

Photo: Submitted by Adrienne Bates
Sammy

Owner: Adrienne Bates

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