Dressing your puppy as a hot dog for Halloween is eroticism and female imagery in nineteenth-century art linda nochlingreat, but what if you have a lizard or a goat or some other kind of delightfully odd pet?

As the spookiest day of the year approaches, the hunt for the perfect pet costume heats up. But depending on how exotic your animal is, you may have trouble finding a winning getup. Fear not, here's all the inspiration you need to make sure even the most obscure creature can join in the fun.

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Hedgehog Vampire

Have you ever seen a more adorable vampire? Sure, the collar may be too big, but that just adds to the cuteness.

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Guinea Pig Freddy Krueger

Who knew Freddy Krueger could look so innocent? We bet you won't be having nightmares of this little guy.

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Frog Witch

It's simple, yet effective. All it takes is a tiny little hat, and poofyour frog is a witch.

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Ferret Angel

Your ferret can be anything it wants, if it just spreads its wings.

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Pig Pumpkin

Now your portly pig pal can blend seamlessly into the pumpkin patch.

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Lizard Taco

Who doesn't love a good taco, even if you can't actually eat it?

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Bunny Spider

This bunny's costume will definitely make you forget your fear of spiders.

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Rat Beanie Baby

This may be the easiest DIY costume of all -- and there's a chance your little friend will actually get confused for a stuffed animal.

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Bearded Dragon Charizard

If you've got a pet lizard, you might as well go all in on Pokémon Go.

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Donald Duck

This is perfect if you love Disney. The resemblance is uncanny.

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Goat Witch

When your animal is big enough to sport an actual dress, you can't go wrong with a colorful witch costume.

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Guinea Pig Chef

Though we're not sure this guinea pig can whip up a meal, he sure looks good trying.

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Snake Gandalf

There is no better way to pay homage to Lord of the Ringsthan by popping a tiny wizard hat on your slithering friend.

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Happy Halloween to all you wonderful animals out there!

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