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Howl-A-Ween in NY Means Costumes Galore

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October 25, 2009

In October, the Big Apple turns into a month-long Mardi Gras for pets. With so many must-attend, pet-friendly parties and parades, Zootoo Pet News wanted to know where chic New Yorkers can get the coolest looks for their pooches.

So we called Lucy Thompson and our K9 in the City team to sniff out this year's pet costume trends. The story lead them to the Flat Iron District, home of Trixie + Peanut.

The one-stop shop for upscale Halloween costumes, as well as other pet goodies, seems to be trending all sorts of celebrity looks, especially tribute costumes to the late Michael Jackson. Watch the video above, as Lucy gets the scoop from owner Susan Bing.

Trixie + Peanut is located at 23 E. 20th Street, NY, NY or online at TrixieAndPeanut.com, and by phone at: 212-358-0881.

Tell us what you think about “Howl-A-Ween in NY Means Costumes Galore” below or submit story ideas for K9 in the City by e-mailing Haley Finnegan at: hfinnegan@zootoo.com.



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Lori B.
Lori B. (loriann56)
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I bought 2 xsmall costumes on clearance last year for my lil ones.I have sweaters and shirts for them that my sister made them.They love to dressed because it means they are going for a walk or ride.Chihuahuas need a little extra warmth here in the North.( I took an odd sock and cut the foot off and then cut arm holes in it for them when we first got them and Annie now wheres the sock shirts)
 
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yeah.. my kids didn't like when I dressed them up at Christmas.. not sure they would be too happy with me if I did it again.. but I will do something for pics..LOL
 
Denise L.
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I'm torn on this...I think it all depends on the pet & guardian. My dogs are rescues & I have seen how a fancy collar perks them up if they're feeling a bit mopey (like when my grandfather is out or something).
 
Tricia L.
Tricia L. (Tikka)
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The only clothes I buy for my dog are for warmth or really cheap!
i got her a devil sweat shirt that was $7.
Is my dog weird cuz she likes to dress up??? lol
haha
when she sees me get her coat or shirt out she runs over and puts her head right thru the hole.
=)
 
lilyrose
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LOL Some dogs do like to get dressed up. Sounds like yours is one of them!
 
Stephanie N.
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I think I'll buy my dog a toy bone instead.
 
Kris
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I think my dogs would prefer the bone, too!
 
daryl b.
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i still truly believe that if you have the money to dressup your pets you should donate it to a rescue or a shelter
 
applesauce82
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thats a great idea!!! :D
 
Kris
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I agree, Daryl. I certainly hope these people are donating money, too.
 
Momba
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My cats would think it was undignified to dress like that! Pets are a lot like kids, some like to dress up and some don't.
 
daryl b.
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i agree i ahd a dog that felt embarassed after a haircut so i can imagine how she would have felt being dressed in a coustume
 
N. Cathy S.
N. Cathy S. (stevecat511)
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I cannot imagine me ever trying to dress my Kittles up! We had one heck of a job with the zoomaster t-shirt!
 
daryl b.
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cathy k could just go natural and be the pretty white witch the good one from the wizard of oz, just tell him he is a good warlock
 
Kris
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I didn't even try to get the shirt on Max! No costumes for him!
 
ourstaff
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This may be all the rage in NYC but if I tried to dress my Girls the "rage" would be directed at me
 
N. Cathy S.
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OS, I am in the same boat! Can you imagine? lol
 
Debby
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uh oh.. we can't have them get mad at you for anything else.. I know Chyna doesn't react too much but she growled at me when I put her collar on at Christmas and tried to get a pic..
 
Linda B.
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I found two cute costumes at Dollar Tree this week (angel and clown). Suzy "modeled" the angel costume yesterday for Grandma and Grandpa - she loves dressing up. I wouldn't have bought either costume if they had cost more. I agree it's frivolous when the money could be spent on other things.
 
N. Cathy S.
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Linda, I hope you posted pics of Suzy in those costumes! I bet she is adorable in them.
 
Linda B.
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We tried to take a picture of the angel last weekend but couldn't get the lighting right inside and it was too cold and damp outside. I'm going to try tomorrow with the clown and think I might save the angel for a Christmas card photo. It's a lot more fragile and I hate to keep putting it on and taking it off.
 
daryl b.
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i like the title it is catchy
 
bowne
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I don't dress my cat up for Halloween, but it looks like a lot of people do.
 
DevilDawg
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I think that it sounds like great fun IF your pet has a good time. My dog doesn't like clothes, but she'd participate in a party/eating any time!! In other words, Live and Let Live. :) Thanks for all of these cute uplifting seasonal stories Zootoo.
 
daryl b.
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devil that is what it is all about the pets comfort level
 
Peggy W.
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I agree, Daryl.
 
Kris
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I agree. If you pet likes it, I say go for it.
 
Tricia L.
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I agree! =)
 
Kaytee
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Such a cute idea, the next time I go to NY I will have to check it out!
The costumes look really cute
 
DevilDawg
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Does look like a cute shop.
 
Kaytee
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It does, probably pricey, but still fun to look at :)
 
N. Cathy S.
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I can just imagine all the goodies this shop has! I would visit it just for the experience of it all. I would never buy a costume for Kittles, though! He would never let us put it on...
 
Kaytee
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Pharaoh told me "Don't even try putting another costume on me ". I only dressed him up once. He was not to thrilled. So no more costumes for Pharaoh :)
 
Michele
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I don't particularly like the idea of making pets wear costumes, and it seems more like a money-making scheme on the part of retailers than a "fun" activity.

The pets' parents--if they insist on dressing up their pets--ought to make the costumes themselves out of clothes and other items they already have around the house. (I know not all people have time to do this, yet I bet the ones who don't have the time spend a lot of time shopping for these costumes!)

 
daryl b.
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michelle i aree i think a lot of pets are embarased to be dressed up but oblige us because they love us
 
Kaytee
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That's a good idea to make your own costumes. I wish I could sew :)
 
N. Cathy S.
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You know, Michele! You brought up a very valid point. I bet you are right about the time they spend looking for just the right costume!
 
kadiquilts
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My dog should be a clown....maybe I'll visit "TrixieandPeanut.com", since that is her name too --Trixie)....:) Love the costumes, but Trixie hates clothes.
 
DevilDawg
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Mine despises clothes as well!!
 
Gail S.
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I'm a cat owner and I don't think my cats would tolerate being dressed up in a costume! Dressing up pets for Halloween appears to be the new rage. I don't quite get it. Looks like a fun little pet costume boutique in NYC though.
 
daryl b.
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i think the money would be put to better use by donating it to shelters
 
ourstaff
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My Girls wouldn't allow this either
 
N. Cathy S.
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I'm right there with you, OS! Kittles would have our heads! lol
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