So cute, it's scary: See the winners of the 2023 Star Tribune Halloween Pet Costume Contest

The competition was fierce, but in the end we're all winners because we get to look at dogs and cats in costumes. 

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This Halloween has gone to the dogs (and cats). We asked readers to send in photos of their good lil' guys and gals in their Halloween costumes — and they really delivered.

Fun fact: Pet costumes are now a $700 million industry.

Check out our first, second and third place winners in the gallery below — along with all of the other entries in no particular order. Because are there really any losers when cute animals are involved?

Thanks to everyone who paw-ticipated. See you next year!

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