Howl-oween! Proud pet owners share their beloved animals’ frighteningly cute Halloween costumes, from knife-wielding Dorkies to hot dog dachshunds

It seems to get bigger and better every year – but this Halloweenit wasn’t just trick-or-treaters who did their best with their costumes.

Proud pet owners across the country took the opportunity to dress up their beloved animals for the occasion.

Even though it was supposed to be the spookiest night of the year, we’re sure these adorable costumes melted more hearts than instilled fear.

While some yesterday opted for crowd-favorite pumpkin or witch, others went with Chucky outfits – inspired by the 1988 horror comedy Child’s Play, about a murderous doll that comes to life.

Here, FEMAIL reveals the very best pet costumes of 2023…

Toffee the Dorkie dressed up as Chucky - her favorite horror movie character - for Halloween this year

Toffee the Dorkie dressed up as Chucky – her favorite horror movie character – for Halloween this year

Molly the Black Cat was a pumpkin for Halloween this year - complete with pretty orange ribbons!

Molly the Black Cat was a pumpkin for Halloween this year – complete with pretty orange ribbons!

Hot dog! This proud pet owner shared a photo of his adorable dachshund dressed up as a fast food treat yesterday

Hot dog! This proud pet owner shared a photo of his adorable dachshund dressed up as a fast food treat yesterday

Dougie, a one-year-old dachshund, looked VERY happy with his tarantula outfit for Halloween

Dougie, a one-year-old dachshund, looked VERY happy with his tarantula outfit for Halloween

A life-sized Beanie Baby! Baxter's Halloween costume may have melted hearts yesterday

A life-sized Beanie Baby! Baxter’s Halloween costume may have melted hearts yesterday

German Shepherd Kody, who lives in south-west London, looked majestic with his black lion's mane for Halloween yesterday

German Shepherd Kody, who lives in south-west London, looked majestic with his black lion’s mane for Halloween yesterday

Bobby the Bengal cat tolerated being surrounded by Halloween tinsel and glowing pumpkins yesterday

Bobby the Bengal cat tolerated being surrounded by Halloween tinsel and glowing pumpkins yesterday

Sarah-Jayne Taylorson's adorable rescue greyhound Jake loved his pumpkin costume for Halloween

Sarah-Jayne Taylorson’s adorable rescue greyhound Jake loved his pumpkin costume for Halloween

The adorable rescuer even brought a spooky hat to complete his Halloween costume for his daily walk

The adorable rescuer even brought a spooky hat to complete his Halloween costume for his daily walk

Maki the Cavapoo looked adorable in her sparkly pumpkin outfit at the school run yesterday

Maki the Cavapoo looked adorable in her sparkly pumpkin outfit at the school run yesterday

This beautiful one-year-old black and white kitten was a nod to Halloween with his knitted witch hat

This beautiful one-year-old black and white kitten was a nod to Halloween with his knitted witch hat

Yasmin-El Saie loves dressing up her dog Chilli every Halloween - and even took her on a ghost-themed photo shoot

Yasmin-El Saie loves dressing up her dog Chilli every Halloween – and even took her on a ghost-themed photo shoot

Yasmin-El Saie from London and her dog Chilli also had matching devil costumes for Halloween this year

Yasmin-El Saie from London and her dog Chilli also had matching devil costumes for Halloween this year

Noel Duan, owner of her own pet care brand Artemis, dressed up her beloved dog as a carton of fries

Noel Duan, owner of her own pet care brand Artemis, dressed up her beloved dog as a carton of fries

This die-hard Taylor Swift fan dressed up his dog as a singer for Halloween - and even gave him a blonde wig

Taylor Swift on stage during her Eras Tour

This die-hard Taylor Swift fan dressed up his dog as a singer for Halloween – and even gave him a blonde wig

This beautiful dog lived out his boxing fantasy and dressed up as a world champion for Halloween this year

This beautiful dog lived out his boxing fantasy and dressed up as a world champion for Halloween this year

Butter wouldn't melt: This cute stick wouldn't harm a fly - even if her costume suggests otherwise!

Butter wouldn’t melt: This cute stick wouldn’t harm a fly – even if her costume suggests otherwise!

Dogs in costumes take part "BiPAWtisan Howloween" Dog parade in Washington DC.

Costumed dogs participate in the BiPAWtisan Howloween dog parade in Washington DC.

This dog dressed up as the Magic School Bus while his owner dressed up as Ms. Valerie Frizzle from the cartoon

This dog dressed up as the Magic School Bus while his owner dressed up as Ms. Valerie Frizzle from the cartoon

Bradford Betz

Bradford Betz is a WSTPost U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Bradford Betz joined WSTPost in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: betz@ustimespost.com.

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