Whether it’s the Muttster Mash, a Halloween party or just dress-up time for Fido and Fluffy, pet costumes are becoming more and more popular. With hundreds of costumes and designs, there’s an outfit for each canine or feline companion. There are just a few guidelines to follow when selecting a costume.
Make sure the costume allows the companion to see, breathe and move easily. This means no masks or costumes that could impede a pet from running from another, larger animal.
No tight necklines. If the pet chews or paws at the neckline, this most likely means it is too tight.
Only use lightweight fabrics to avoid overheating.
Watch for choking hazards. No beads, small objects or dangling accessories that could fall off and be swallowed.
Darby Blaisdell-Hanson is a people person. He spends his days Facebooking, napping and looking out the window. He adores mornings, his daddies and drinking from the sink. He dislikes dogs, he doesn't know what to think of toddlers and he refuses to eat Newman's Own cat food. Photo Credit: Kenneth Blaisdell
Maddie is an AKC registered American Cocker who is very friendly and loves everyone. She enjoys going for hikes, walks, the dog park and chasing birds. Maddie turned 3 years old on Oct. 6. Happy birthday, Maddie. Photo Credit: Brett AllemanMaddie is an AKC registered American Cocker who is very friendly and loves everyone. She enjoys going for hikes, walks, the dog park and chasing birds. Maddie turned three years old on Oct. 6. Happy birthday, Maddie. Photo Credit: Brett AllemanThis is what a dog in Moab looks like most of the time. His name is Trey and he just finished playing in the mud. He is a Moab pup, born and raised. I adopted him from the Humane Society of Moab Valley and he’ll be 11 months old on Oct. 25. His brother Tucker, in the background, is his 110-lb. protector. Photo Credit: Ali Lingel
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