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Seasonal Photo-Ops: These Halloween Dogs Are Killin’ It!

by Amy Drew

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Yeah, we know some of you dog lovers out there are not fans of dogs in Halloween gear, but the Selling Halloween Industry Report says that pet costumes have seen the biggest growth over the past five years. Add to that the fact that National Retail Federation projects the consumer spending total for Halloween 2016 at $8.4 billion and that equals an awful lot of people who are fans. Hence, our little round up of Instagram pooches in adorable costumes from the fanciful to the frightful and beyond!

@mrjoeybinks is a brave little devil, don't you think?
@mrjoeybinks is a brave little devil, don’t you think?

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Where's the fire? These Hawaiian fire dogs are on the case, fear not! Photo: @lilikoi_rella
Where’s the fire? These Hawaiian fire dogs are on the case, fear not! Photo: @lilikoi_rella

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Sweet pug faces are so Halloween-ready, they don't even need costumes!
Sweet pug faces are so Halloween-ready, they don’t even need costumes!

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In a New "Yorkie" state of mind? Hit up @isabooandlucylu on Instagram!
In a New “Yorkie” state of mind? Hit up @isabooandlucylu on Instagram!

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These two came back from the groomer looking like this! Photo: @antarctics
These two came back from the groomer looking like this! Photo: @antarctics

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Lara has had it with the cutesy costumes. She's in the "Halloween is supposed to be scary" camp. Photo: redhotchillyone
Lara has had it with the cutesy costumes. She’s in the “Halloween is supposed to be scary” camp. Photo: redhotchillyone

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Barkley & Molly are the fearless defenders of Gotham. Photo: charwalk
Barkley & Molly are the fearless defenders of Gotham. Photo: charwalk

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Molly (yes, another Molly!) is the cutest little pink monster ever! Photo: @molly.mama
Molly (yes, another Molly!) is the cutest little pink monster ever! Photo: @molly.mama

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Superman & Wonder Woman never looked so adorable! Photo: jaclynmolnar
Superman & Wonder Woman never looked so adorable! Photo: jaclynmolnar

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Ultimately, dogs live life like it's always Halloween. They know it's all about the treats! Photo: @my_golden_dogs
Ultimately, dogs live life like it’s always Halloween. They know it’s all about the treats! Photo: @my_golden_dogs