Planning to dress up your pup or costume your cat this Halloween? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey by DogTime Media, 57% of pet owners will be outfitting their pet on October 31st. The majority of pet dresser-uppers (68%) 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% of pet owners will spend upwards of $10 on their pet’s costume. About 30% said they will make their pet’s costume. The top 8 most popular pet costumes for 2011:
| 1. Pumpkin | 5. Sheep |
| 2. Devil | 6. Witch |
| 3. Ladybug | 7. Court Jester |
| 4. Ghost | 8. Skeleton |
