How to celebrate Halloween with your cat?

Celebrating Halloween with your pet is synonym of a good time! From coordinating costumes to pet-friendly decorations, it's a chance to share in the spooky spirit with your cat. The joy of seeing your pet walk around in their costume, or even just be part of the festivities, is a perfect opportunity to bond and create unforgettable moments together. Our favorite Halloween cat-ctivity? Watching a scary movie all snuggled up with our fur baby! 🎃

Pet-friendly decoration for your home

Halloween is a season of magic and mystery, but it can be bewildering for our four-legged friends. Here are some tips to ensure your home is both festive and pet-safe:

• Candle Alternatives:

Rather than traditional candles in pumpkins, consider LED flameless candles. They offer the same glow without the fire risk, ensuring your pets stay safe.

• Pet-Friendly Decor:

Choose decorations that won't harm your pets if they decide to investigate. Opt for non-toxic, pet-safe items like fabric or plush instead of sharp or easily ingestible objects.

• Candy Awareness:

Keep Halloween candies out of reach of curious pets. Many candies can be harmful to animals, so ensure they're securely stored.

Our perfect Halloween night, here at Purrniture is simple and cozy. Step 1, dress up with your cat. Step 2, Bake human and cat treats. Step 3, watch a scary movie all snuggled up with your cat!

DIY Halloween Cat Costume

A perfect easy costume to make for your cat is bat wings! It’s perfect for Halloween and looks good on every cat.

Materials you'll need:

• 1/4 yard of fabric (black, or any color you prefer)

• A piece of stiff craft interfacing (Pellon Peltex 71F or similar)

• About 3 inches of sticky-back Velcro

• Your pet's regular harness (this won't alter the harness permanently)

Steps to make the costume:

1. Cut & Prepare:

   • Cut two wing pieces from the fabric. Cut one piece of interfacing following the wing shape.

2. Attach Interfacing:

   • Fuse the interfacing to one of the fabric wing pieces for stability.

3. Sew & Turn:

   • Sew the fabric wing pieces together, leaving an opening. Turn the wings right side out.

4. Close Opening:

   • Stitch up the opening. Optionally, add topstitching for design.

5. Add Velcro:

   • Attach the hook side of Velcro to the center back of the wing.

6. Attach to Harness:

   • Sandwich your pet's harness strap between the Velcro pieces.

7. Dress Your Pet:

   • Put the winged harness on your pet. If they usually like to wear their harness, they will love these bat wings! 🦇

   For more details, look into that tutorial. If you do dress up your cat for Halloween, do not hesitate to come visit our cat furniture shop in Saint Paul, MN! We would love to see your furry friend in costume.

If you decide to dress up your pets for Halloween, keep their comfort and safety in mind:

1. Comfort First: Make sure the costume fits well and doesn't restrict your pet's movement, hearing, or vision.

2. Test Runs: Let your pet try on the costume for short periods in advance to ensure they're comfortable with it.

3. Supervision: When in costume, supervise your pet closely to prevent them from chewing or getting tangled in their attire.