# Pets as Pumpkins 10 Jack o' Lantern Costumes By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pooches-pusses-dressing-up-animals-as-vegetables References: [thebrunswicknews](http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/forms/petpages/petcalendar2.html) A [pumpkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-treat) is always a solid choice for dressing up--so long as you're not the one that's being dressed up. The animals in all of these costumes look really fed up, which adds to their general brilliance. Look at the first cat particularly closely--that's an animal who is about to use the laundry basket as a litter tray. **Implications** - Seasonal events like Halloween present consumers with the opportunity to get extra festive, and this definitely translates into the increasing popularity of [pet fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets). As the [pet industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human) continues to grow, products and trends like this will only gain in their widespread popularity which means that this market has a lot of room left for expansion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet Fashion Trend:** The increasing popularity of pet fashion is creating a new trend in the industry, which opens up room for expansion in terms of pet costumes, accessories, and clothing for different seasonal events like Halloween. - **Animal Costumes Trend:** The trend of dressing up pets in animal costumes for Halloween and other seasonal events creates opportunities for innovation in pet fashion. - **Seasonal Event Pet Fashion Trend:** Seasonal events such as Halloween are providing opportunities for businesses to tap into the expanding pet fashion market with themed pet costumes and accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Industry:** As the pet industry continues to grow, there is significant room for expansion in pet fashion products, particularly in themed costumes and accessories for seasonal events like Halloween. - **Fashion Industry:** The trend of dressing up pets in costumes for seasonal events like Halloween creates opportunities for innovation in pet fashion and product development, intersecting with the fashion industry. - **Marketing Industry:** Seasonal events such as Halloween and the trend of dressing up pets in themed costumes offer marketing opportunities for businesses to promote pet fashion products and reach wider audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-thrills-chills.md) - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [High-Quality Halloween Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pet-foods.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart3.md) - [Holiday-Centric Pet Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-2.md) - [Spooky Single-Ingredient Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-cat-treats.md) - [Expansive Seasonal Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-merry-makings-holiday-collection.md) - [People-Pet Treat Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-tails-treating-pack.md)