13 Dogs (and Other Pets) Who Want to Be Leprechauns

St. Patrick’s Day means one thing to us, just one: Pets in leprechaun outfits!

Becoming a leprechaun is no easy feat, but for the pets below, even the simple act of donning a glittery, green top hat is remarkably transformative.

While dogs have historically dominated the pet costume market, we’ve updated this post to be more reflective of the pet costume times—yes, these days, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats—even lizards!—aspire to be mean, green, gold coin-hoarding machines.

Scroll on for some of the cutest pets all decked out for St. Paddy’s day.

I’ve got all the lucky charms

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Boop me, I’m Irish

Beer run

St. Patricks day micro-Irishman

It’s easy being green

Pup of gold

 

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A wee bit Irish

Luck has nothing to do with it

 

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Leprechaun pony = pure gold

So cool I gotta wear (shamrock) shades

 

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Going green

 

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Just a half pint for me, please

 

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Ginger hair, don’t care

Top o’the morning

 

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Further Reading

• The Best St. Patrick’s Day-Themed Irish Dog Collars for the Luckiest Dogs
• The Most Popular Irish Dog Names
• These DIY Shamrock Dog Cookies Freshen Doggy Breath