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Although it may be different this year, you may still be planning a Halloween celebration of some kind – here’s how to make it vegan!
If you’re looking to do something this Halloween, perhaps a little party with your household, but aren’t sure how to make it vegan, this brief guide will surely help.
The Animal Aid shop is bursting with amazing vegan goodies; here’s a couple of things that would work for a Halloween party or celebration.
In recent times, supermarkets have been pretty good at catering for vegans – including for Halloween. Here’s a few examples.
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Marks & Spencer sweets and marshmallows | Asda halloween goodies | And for those wanting to bake vegan cakes, these Bat & Pumpkin sprinkles from Aldi will be perfect. |
Marks and Spencer also has a 'spooky' vegan jelly 'brain'!
Please remember that not everybody enjoys fireworks. The loud noises cause a lot of stress to companion animals, farmed and wild animals, in addition to people who may be suffering with PTSD. Be mindful of others and opt for entertainment that doesn’t involve fireworks.
Whilst dressing up is fun for humans, most animals wouldn’t enjoy it. Some of these costumes aren’t well-designed and can restrict the animals’ movements, causing them stress. This can also lead them to becoming injured. They’re cute enough without the costumes, so don’t take the risk.
For more information, see this article from Battersea Dogs & Cats HomePosted 10 Jul 2025
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