Getting
Your Pets Into The Halloween Spirit
By Phil Sikes
People dress up like animals all the time
for Halloween - why not go the opposite way and dress your
pets up like people? After all, pets are part of the family
for a lot of people. They take them everywhere, buy them gifts,
get spa treatments for them - why not a Halloween costume
too?
Now, it goes without saying that dressing your pet in a Halloween
costume is more for the owner's enjoyment than the pet's.
Having said that, you'll know your pet better than anyone.
If your pet gets stressed out easily or doesn't like wearing
a costume, don't force the issue.
The best costumes for pets are the ones that don't make them
feel too restricted or confined. You might be able to get
away with something that goes on their head - a hat or crown
perhaps - and something that ties (loosely) around their middle.
Anything more intricate than that probably isn't going to
work and could well end up a shredded, torn mess if your pet
decides they don't want to wear it.
Many pet stores carry pet costumes, especially around Halloween,
but you'll probably find the best selection online. Most costume
websites also carry costumes for pets, which are usually sized
according to the animal's weight.
Costumes designed for pets should be made without any dangerous
pieces, but you should always double check before getting
your pet all dressed up. Watch for anything that could be
swallowed or anything that could get tied up, whether around
your pet's neck, it's legs, etc.
Once you've got your pet all dressed up the next trick will
be getting them to sit still long enough for pictures. Some
people are lucky and their pets will sit still for almost
anything, but for most it will be a race to get the shot before
your pet is off and running, trying to get out of the costume
you've spent so much time preparing!
About
the Author:
Whether you want a pet costume or ideas for topical
Halloween costumes, the Get In Costume website has what
you need at www.GetInCostume.com.
Plus, get a free copy of my Halloween Safety Guide at www.getincostume.com/freereport
Source: www.isnare.com
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