2010 Halloween Pet Parade

September 21, 2010
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Credit: Ali Clark
We had a spooky-good time dressing up our pets for Halloween (see the behind-the-scenes video), and so did our readers.
Start Slideshow

1 of 100

Bow Wow Bouncer

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Who would dare to try to get past Nelson the English bulldog?

Owner: Kate Gillespie, Senior Marketing Manager, Southern Living

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 100

Wonder Woman

Credit: 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

3 of 100

Jester

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Ginger Pegues, Friend of Southern Living

Advertisement

4 of 100

Hula Dancer

Credit: 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

5 of 100

Cheerleader

Credit: 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

6 of 100

Bumble Bee

Credit: 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

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 100

Beach Bum

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Tempy Segrest, Senior Designer, Coastal Living

8 of 100

Peek-a-boo Pumpkin

Credit: 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

9 of 100

Angelic Tortoise

Credit: 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

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 100

Shark

Credit: 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

11 of 100

Doggy Parton

Credit: 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

12 of 100

Fairy Pup

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Lucky is ready to flit in the air.

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

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 100

Pirate Pooch

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Arr, matey! Winston is out to search the seas for booty.

Owner: Abbi Masters, Online Editor, MyHomeIdeas.com

14 of 100

Candy Corn Witch

Credit: 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

15 of 100

Hippie Chick

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Nellah McGough, Editorial Assistant, Southern Living

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 100

Peppy Parrot

Credit: 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

17 of 100

Ladies' Man

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Lookout ladies — bulldog Winston is out on the prowl.

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

18 of 100

Wonder Woman

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Emmy, a cocker spaniel, has come into supernatural powers.

Owner: Carol Johnson, Office Manager, Cooking Light

Buy this Costume: Target.com

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 100

Laughing Cow

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Sally's costume is udderly adorable.

Owner: Deana Callison, Senior Designer, Southern Living

Buy this Costume: PetSmart.com

20 of 100

Bumble Bee

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Amy Burke, Assistant Photo Stylist, Southern Living

21 of 100

Pumpkin Pooch

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Whitney McCall, Intern, Southern Living

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

22 of 100

Firefighter

Credit: 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

23 of 100

Raggedy Ann

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Georgia Mae is all dressed up and looking for Andy.

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

24 of 100

Construction Worker

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

Toy poodles aren't always show dogs; Marley prefers hammers and nails.

Owner: Betsy McCallen, Art Assistant, Southern Living

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

25 of 100

Cluck, Cluck, Cluck

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Josephine Cleverdon, Friend of Southern Living

26 of 100

Little Red Riding Hood

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Claire Cormany, Designer, Coastal Living

27 of 100

"Ruff"eree

Credit: Photo: Ali Clark

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

Owner: Friend of Southern Living

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

28 of 100

Vampire Kitty

Credit: 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

29 of 100

Nissi-Bug

Credit: Photo: Submitted by Holli Howard

Nissi

Owner: Holli Howard

30 of 100

Dog Shark

Credit: 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."

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

31 of 100

Pumpkin Pup

Credit: Photo: Submitted by Hannah Lively

Rowdy

Owner: Hannah Lively

32 of 100

My Little Pony

Credit: Photo: Submitted by Sheila Vance Hodges

Lucy

Owner: Sheila Vance Hodges

33 of 100

Farmer

Credit: Photo: Submitted by Ted Westfall

Murphy

Owners: Sandie and Ted Westfall

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

34 of 100