With Halloween just around the corner, most people have probably got their costumes together by now. But what about our furry friends?
Dressing pets up against their will is a time-honored Halloween tradition, and although man's best friend (and whatever we're calling cats these days) probably aren't too keen on the idea, their potential cuteness and hilarity is hard to deny. As long as the costumes aren't too confining, many pets will proudly dress up as another animal, inanimate object or even Donald Trump.
We updated our slideshow from last year featuring dozens of hilarious and adorable images from HuffPost readers and their pets, plus included some topical photos from 2012, like Bane, Honey Boo Boo and Unemployed Big Bird (the dog). Click through all the photos below and share your own funny pet costumes by adding them to the slideshow!
"Mutt" Romney and "Paw" Ryan
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Amie_Black"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://graph.facebook.com/809786504/picture?type=square" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Amie_Black">Amie Black</a>:<br />Rescue dogs Gigi and Deedee celebrate the political season.
Honey Boo Boo Dog
A dolla makes her holla.
Pumpkin the Rabbi
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Eileenbiz"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://graph.facebook.com/1697602274/picture?type=square" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Eileenbiz">Eileenbiz</a>:<br />Pumpkin is a nine year old rescue. He did not like being dressed up, as you can see from his expression. He was adopted from Almost Home, a no-kill shelter in Southfield, Michigan www.almosthomeanimals.org.
Meta Pug
He forgot to buy a costume!
Dog Thor
He's saving the world one dog biscuit at a time.
Donald Trump
No treats? You're fired!
Super Kitties!
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Zombie Tortoise
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OOps ......Where is my broom
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Big Bird Dog
Big Bird is hard up for some cash.
Pet Waldo Costume
We found him!
Keddy the football player
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Bane
We hope this dog gets a lot of treats for enduring this costume.
Sleeping Beauty and Prince Charming
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Batman Dog Costumes
He's got a dark past.
Advice Meme Dog
Just add advice.
Katy Perry Dog
She's a California dog.
Dorothy Dog
He's about to sing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
Dog Space Shuttle
Shh... No one told him they ended the space program.
Snooki Dog
This dog bought so many bump-its!
Target Dog
If you have this type of dog you've got one great last-minute costume idea.
Cat Rice Krispie
"I am not amused."
Madonna Dog
He's been practicing his vogue for weeks.
Hannibal Dog
Would a dog ever eat fava beans?
Cat Bear
If you look up "precious" in the dictionary, you find this picture.
Dog Lady Gaga
She was born this way.
Pirate Dog
Arrrr... ya taking me for walkies?
Dog Elvis
We can't help but feel this costume would be better on a hound dog.
Bacon Shortage Dog
It's probably only because of Bacon Bits that the bacon shortage didn't happen sooner.
Tebow Dog
It's really hard to get a dog to do the Tebow pose.
Marilyn Dog
You don't get it, this dog is just really into "Smash."
Pooh Dog
Too cute.
Replacement Ref
He's read the rulebook.
Mini Gaga
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Taxi Dog
"Who's going to the airport?"
Shuggie The Hot Air Balloon Dog!
(Thanks Brice!)
Yodadog
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Pickle Banana Split
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Pee-Wee's Playhouse.
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Cowboy As "Uber Nerd"
Halloween 2010 (From Diana M)
Straight from the NYC Streets
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Chester the Chicken
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Darth Vader Kitty
You don't know the power of the dark side of the furs. (via <a href="http://blog.costumecraze.com/2009/06/darth-kitty-pet-costume" target="_hplink">costumecraze.com</a>)
Cowboy Hamster/Guinea Pig Horse
One word: Adorable. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/9yqeh/for_those_who_enjoyed_the_rat_riding_a_cat_riding/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)
Antoine Dogson
Because of course. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/search?q=dog+halloween&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)
Last-Minute USS Enterprise
Hey, you've got to do something with your recyclables. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/9zg1e/and_the_winner_for_worlds_most_miserable_dog/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)
Wonder Woman Dog
Pugs just take this costumed pet thing to a whole new level, don't they? (Via <a href="http://clarathecool.wordpress.com/" target="_hplink">Clara The Cool</a>)
Snake Bait
He has no idea what's going on. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/a01ie/epic_dog_costume/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)
Teen Wolf
Michael J. Fox has nothing on this hound! (Via <a href="http://winniewong.typepad.com/shelby/2007/10/happy-halloween.html" target="_hplink">Winnie Wong</a>)
Nyan Cat
It's supposed to be a cherry Pop-Tart but we'll let it slide. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/kaufz/nyan_cat_is_not_amused/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)
The Headless Dogsman
You remember the story of Ichadog Fang, right? (via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=163179479493&id=19273839856" target="_hplink">Great White Snark</a>)
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Posted: 10/22/2012 4:34 pm EDT Updated: 10/22/2012 4:34 pm EDT