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Doin' it for the gram: All the inspo you need for #NationalDressUpYourPetDay

Inspired by the movie that has broken records, the internet brings you Dogbox.

Inspired by the movie that has broken records, the internet brings you Dogbox

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It's that time of the year again, when the bowties, hats and fake mustaches are once again donned... by our beloved pets! Yes, it's National Dress Up Your Pet Day! On January 14th, animal lovers everywhere will take to social media to share delightful photos of their furry friends dressed as different animals, superheroes, superhumans, and everything in between.

While we admit that we love seeing a cat moonlighting as a bat, do they actually like being costumed and (gently!) forced into wearing a wig and giant sunglasses?

According to the Animal Humane Society: "only dress up your pet if you're sure they're comfortable and not stressed while wearing their outfit. Stay away from toxic materials, masks, and always make sure they can see and hear clearly. If your pet's not having fun, you won't either."

With that in mind, do you dare to participate in #NationalDressUpYourPetDay? Below are a few of our favourite — and most Insta-worthy — pet costume ideas that might help inspire you.

Dogbox

Inspired by the movie that has broken records and, well, the internet, we bring you Dogbox. Costume supervision definitely required!

Batcat

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA....Batcat! I mean, COME ON.

Spaghetti cat

This is the kind of carb loading we can get behind.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The ultimate superhero costume.

Lion cat

There may never, ever, be anything cuter than a cat in lion's clothing.

Punk rat

Sid Vicious would be proud.

Coachella dog

Break out the flower crowns and Snapchat filters — Coachella Dog 2019 has arrived.

(The last) winter is coming

For fans of Westeros, 2019 is going to be a BIG year. What better way to celebrate than with the help of your best friend?

Oops!...I rolled in poop again

We bring you the Queen of Instagram, Britney Spears (also, if you aren't following her delightfully kooky feed yet, what are you doing with your life?).

Unicorg

What's more magical than a uniCORG! I'm not crying...you're crying.

Brother of dragons

We never thought we would want to have a bearded dragon as a pet... until we saw one dressed up as an ACTUAL DRAGON.

Fashion meowdel

It's called fashion, sweetie. Look it up.

Black tie

Out of ideas? A classic tux never goes out of style.