Happy Howl-o-ween: Celebrating Spooky Season w/ America’s Favorite Pet®
The leaves are a-fallin’, pumpkins are a-glowin’, and the scent of holiday spice fills the air — Halloween has arrived! But let’s be honest: no costume, haunted house, or bag of candy can compete with the magic of celebrating spooky season with our pets.
Whether they’re your sidekick for scary movie marathons or the star of your costume party, our furry (and not-so-furry) friends make Halloween extra special.
Treats For Tail Wags 👻
Forget ghosts. Nothing haunts us like the look on our dog’s face when we don’t share a treat! This Halloween, fill your goodie bowl with pet-friendly snacks so your four-legged companion can join in the fun. Pumpkin puree, apple slices, or even frozen peanut butter bites make paw-some seasonal snacks.
And don’t forget the costumes! From vampire cats to superhero pups, dressing up your pet is a Halloween tradition worth celebrating—as long as they’re comfy and safe. A simple bandana or themed collar can be just as adorable as a full costume.
Frightfully Fun Activities 🕸️
Looking for ways to make the holiday extra special? Try these pet-approved ideas:
Pet Costume Parade: Organize a small neighborhood walk to show off your furry friends’ spooky style.
Pumpkin Patch Playdate: Many local farms welcome leashed pets—perfect for photos and fall memories.
Haunted Hide-and-Seek: Hide treats around the house for your pet to “hunt” down like the clever ghostbuster they are.
Halloween isn’t just about candy, it’s about connection, laughter, and the joy of creating memories with those we love most.
America’s Favorite Pet 🐾
Speaking of special moments… every pet deserves to shine! That’s why this season, we’re giving a shoutout to America’s Favorite Pet® 2026, a Colossal national competition celebrating the charm, charisma, and heart of pets everywhere.
Registration is free at americasfavpet.com, and winners receive not just bragging rights but an incredible $10,000 prize and magazine cover features on Modern Dog and Modern Cat.
Beyond the glitz and glory, the competition supports PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) to aid in its mission to help cats, dogs, and wild animals thrive in happy, healthy homes or in their natural habitats. Since 1967, PAWS has unified more than 130,000 cats and dogs with loving families, nurtured more than 140,000 sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, and made the world a better place for countless critters.
Because what’s more magical than giving every pet the chance to be loved and celebrated?
A Halloween Full of Heart 🧡
This Halloween, let’s celebrate more than spooky stories and sugar rushes. Let’s celebrate the wagging tails that greet us at the door, the purrs that warm our hearts, and the companions who make every day feel like a treat.
So grab your pumpkin spice latte, snuggle up with your favorite ghoul or goblin (the furry kind, of course), and make this Halloween one to remember!
