(Left) Buster, a pug owned by Nicole Benke, shows his feminine side dressed as a ladybug. (Right) Chula, a Maltese owned by Elsa Mieth, appears to be in danger of being consumed by her dragon costume. We’re not sure if Chula breathes fire or kibble fumes.

(Left) Ready to bone up on his magic spells, Joey, a Chihuahua owned by Deb Carter, enjoys the Howl-o-Ween Bash at The Palms pet spa in Helotes on Saturday. (Right) Paris Hilton, owned by Michael Lester, once again dons prison garb as she poses for the tabloids – but she’ll soon be back “putting on the dog.”

Staying on her toes is all tutu much for Jackie, a Chihuahua and erstwhile ballerina owned by Deb Carter.

Mateo, a vizsla reincarnated as a lobster for the Howl-o-Ween Bash, is owned by veterinarian Samantha Yeltatzie.

Photos by Lauri Gray Eaton