One Out Of Two Pets Wear Halloween Costumes
DETROIT (WWJ) - Planning to dress up your pup or costume your cat this Halloween? If so, you're not alone.
According to a recent survey conducted by DogTime Media, 57 percent of readers will be outfitting their pet on October 31st.
The majority of pet dresser-uppers, 68 percent, are dog owners according to the survey. But as companion animals are increasingly embraced as important members of the family, adults are including both cats and dogs in traditions once reserved for human children.
The study shows that 40 percent of pet owners will spend upwards of $10 on their pet's costume — not insignificant considering many Americans are watching their wallets these days. About 30 percent of respondents said they will hand-make their pet's costume and another 30 percent plan to dress their pets for $10 or less.
Top 8 most popular pet costumes for 2011:
- Pumpkin
- Devil
- Ladybug
- Ghost
- Sheep
- Witch
- Court Jester
- Skeleton
