Halloween costumes arrive for Canberra's four-legged friends
Canberra pet owners are dressing animals in creative Halloween costumes, from pirate outfits to mermaids.
Canberra pet owners are embracing Halloween by dressing their animals up. Ideas include homemade pirate outfits, mermaid suits, and shop-bought options like pumpkins and bees.
Some owners coordinate costumes with their families for photos. Retailers including Kmart, Big W and Petbarn are stocking Halloween gear as the trend grows.
But the RSPCA warns that not every pet enjoys being dressed up. Costumes must be lightweight and let animals move freely.
They should always be supervised. If a pet struggles, pants hard or tries to remove the outfit, take it off right away.
- Kmart, Big W, Petbarn
- Retailers stocking gear
- Ste Mangion, Petbarn fashion buyer
- Buyer perspective
Why it mattersPet owners need to keep animals safe when including them in holiday celebrations.
AustraliaFor Australian pet owners, Halloween now extends to animals, with retailers expanding pet sections.
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