How to Dress Your Pet as Viral Hippo Moo Deng for Halloween And More Easy Pop Culture Costumes

Mar. 15, 2025

Moo Deng, the Baby Pygmy Hippo From Thailand

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Halloween is nearing, and it’s time to start cementing costume ideas for the end of October.

It’s hard enough to think of a look for yourself, but what is your pet supposed to wear? PEOPLE has a few ideas that are low-effort for pets and pet parents. FromTaylor SwifttoMoo Deng the viral pygmy hippo, these pop culture costume ideas are of the moment and require minimal materials.

Read on for eight easy pop culture Halloween costume ideas for your pet.

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Pesto the Penguin

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Demi Moore’s Dog Pilaf

Demi Moore and Pilaf the dog.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

Demi Moore with Pilaf the dog attends the “The Substance” Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2024 in Cannes, France.

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For this costume, pet parents will need to do the heavy lifting since this outfit relies on the pet parent to literally carry their furry friend.Part of the beauty of the bond between Demi Moore and her pup Pilafis thatthe actresstakesthe tiny poocheverywhere. To dress your dog or cat up as Pilaf, all you need to do is commit to hauling them around in a carrier or with your hands all Halloween.

A Paris Olympics Champion

Stephen Nedoroscik at the Paris Olympics.Eric W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty

Gymnastics: 2024 Summer Olympics: Team USA Stephen Nedoroscik in action, posing with the Bronze medal following the Men’s Pommel Horse final at Bercy Arena.

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BecauseanEmily in Pariscostumewould require too much tailoring, PEOPLE suggests helping your pet embrace their Parisian spirit this Halloween witha Paris Olympian costume. Get your cat or dog their ownmedal to wear around their necksanda toy baguetteto gnaw on, and they will be costume party ready.

A Chef onThe Bear

Jeremy Allen White in “The Bear”.Courtesy of FX

The Bear – Season 2 - Jeremy Allen White

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A Swiftie

Taylor Swift fans showing off their friendship bracelets at the Eras Tour in Sydney, Australia.Lisa Maree Williams/Getty

Taylor Swift fans, also known as “Swifties”, show off their friendship bracelets gather outside Accor Stadium for Taylor Swift’s first Sydney concert on February 23, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Taylor Swift’s global Eras Tour has been a cultural and economic phenomenon, breaking records and generating billions of dollars in revenue. With its massive scale and fan frenzy, the tour has cemented Swift’s status as one of the most influential pop stars of the 21st century, and its impact is likely to be felt for years to come.

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Travie Kelce

Travis Kelce.Kevin Sabitus/Getty

Travis Kelce

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The Last Gasps of Brat Summer

Troye Sivan and Charli xcx.Katja Ogrin/Redferns

Charli XCX Troye Sivan london 06 27 24

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