Looking for some creative inspiration before you carve that Halloween pumpkin? We’ve searched high and low (ok, we’ve searched on Instagram) for our favorite pet-inspired carvings this season. Pro tip – if you have feisty felines or pups around your jack-o-lanterns, try using battery operated candles for a safe glow. Have an amazing design you’d like to share with us? Tag us on Instagram!

1. From @mr.puff_daddy
Mr. Puff puts the floof into spooky season with his personalized pumpkins.

2. From @ajoyfullifewithjess
Sadie is certainly the cutest pumpkin in the patch, and we’re blown away by the resemblance!

3. From @_tokyothebull
Nailed it! We’re howling over this dog-tastic pumpkin carving.

4. From @copperbagel
You might say that Bagel the cat has a purrrfect pumpkin.

5. From @dennis_thebeagle
Dennis says it best… HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN!