Superman, Batman, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Captain Jack Sparrow, Lady Gaga and many others all together at one place… What can it be? A costume party of course.
Dressing up for fun, meeting up with friends, taking crazy pictures, eating and drinking, who doesn’t love costume parties? Imagine how exciting these parties would become if your furry little friends accompanied you. Yes. A costume party for the pets!
It is a perfect way to give yourself and your pet a fun filled treat. For all the animal lovers out there, this idea is simple, creative and fun.
The basic theme of this party is quite simple. Just dress up your pets in a miniature version of the costume you are wearing and take them with you. Or, you could dress up your pet or yourself as the character’s sidekick.
For example, an adorable Russian poodle dressed up as Romeo and his owner wearing a stunning Juliet dress. You, a pirate, and your faithful green parrot perched on your shoulder with an eye-patch and hat too. Your Siamese cat with its black nose, ears and paws can be transformed easily into Batman, with a cape around its neck and you can dress up as its sidekick, Robin, for a change. Your pet monkey can make a terrific magician, in a little suit and a hat.
Another unique idea is to make your pets look like other animals. Two bunny ears on your white Persian cat will transform it into a fluffy rabbit.
One of the best things about these parties is how easily the costumes can be made. Your old red shirt can be used to make capes for your Superman or a dress and hat for your Santa Claus. Old accessories like clips or toys, which you and your children do not use, can be used creatively to add to your pet’s costume.
The Party’s On!
What to do in the party? Well, if you are hosting it, one thing you need to remember is that you are tending equally to both people and animals.
Where you have prepared scrumptious treats for your human friends, make sure the pets are not neglected.
A room with simple, small treats for all the pets should be present with separate dishes. Confirm the number of pets that will be attending your party to make sure there is enough food so that the pets and their owners don’t go back disappointed. Just a few biscuits, dog food, cat food, crackers and bones will do.
You will also have to be sure that all your pet guests are well trained to coexist with other humans and animals. Make them meet other pets and help them make new friends. It is a party and everyone would want to have fun.
If you are still uncertain, then it is best to hold an all dogs costume party, an all cats costume party or an all birds costume party. What makes these parties so interesting is the versatility. There are no strict rules, you can do whatever you like to ensure you, your pet, and all the guests have a fun time.
Pets are the stars of the party. With their pretty little costumes, the furry or feathery friends will look even more adorable, and their pictures will undoubtedly turn out brilliant.
Why not hold a best costume competition? To make the selection you can have a little catwalk. Ask the pet owners to walk with their pets and have a panel of judges to select the top three with the best costumes and tricks.
There is no doubt, that having a pet costume party is a treat on its own for all the animal enthusiasts. So next time when you plan a party don’t forget to invite the furry little friends.
They will definitely flaunt their clothes just as well as their owners and who would want to miss that cute sight? Happy partying!
Printed in Petigree Magazine Aug / Sep 2013 issue