This Rescue Dog Became the Best Halloween Decoration — Without Even Trying
Some dogs wear elaborate costumes on Halloween. Others get dressed up in pumpkin sweaters or skeleton bandanas. But Edisto? He didn’t need any of that. All he needed was a glass door and his own wonderfully weird personality.
Edisto, a curly-haired black dog, has become a viral sensation for his hilarious habit of pressing his face flat against the glass door of his family’s home — teeth bared, nose smooshed, eyes wide. It’s equal parts terrifying and adorable. And on Halloween night, it turned out to be the perfect unintentional scare.
From Rescue Dog to Family Comedian
Edisto joined the Davis family just a year ago, and it didn’t take him long to settle in. Once he got comfortable, his true personality came shining through — and it’s a big one.
According to his mom, Amanda Davis, Edisto is full of energy and loves making her laugh. He’s developed all sorts of funny habits over the months, but his latest antic might be the best one yet.
Whenever Edisto wants to go outside — or come back in — he presses his entire face against the glass door. He flattens his nose, bares his teeth, and creates what can only be described as the funniest (and slightly terrifying) dog face you’ve ever seen.
How Edisto Accidentally Became a Halloween Sensation
The timing of Edisto’s new habit couldn’t have been more perfect. With his curly black fur and his ghoulish pressed-face expression, he looked like a live Halloween decoration — no costume required.
On Halloween night, the Davis family was out on the front porch welcoming trick-or-treaters. Edisto, not one to miss out on the action, wanted to join the fun. So he did what he does best: he pressed his face against the glass door and put on his signature look.
The reaction from the kids was priceless. Children approaching the porch were genuinely spooked when they spotted what looked like a terrifying creature staring back at them through the glass. Several kids had to ask Amanda whether Edisto was a real dog or just a very convincing Halloween decoration.
The adults, on the other hand, absolutely loved it. They couldn’t stop laughing at the dog’s perfectly timed performance.
The Dog Who Doesn’t Need a Halloween Costume
What makes Edisto’s Halloween moment so special is that it was completely natural. There was no training involved, no special setup, and certainly no costume. Edisto was just being himself — and it happened to be the spookiest night of the year.
Once the initial surprise wore off, even the kids realized that the “terrifying” dog behind the glass was actually just a big, lovable goofball who wanted to be part of the party. Edisto quickly won everyone over with his charm.
Why Funny Dog Videos Go Viral on Halloween
Every October, the internet fills up with photos and videos of dogs in Halloween costumes. But the ones that tend to go the most viral are the unscripted, natural moments — like a dog accidentally scaring trick-or-treaters just by being himself.
Edisto’s story resonates because it’s genuine. No props, no effort, just a funny dog doing a funny thing at exactly the right time. It’s the kind of moment pet owners dream of capturing.
The neighborhood kids are already looking forward to next Halloween — hoping Edisto will be back at the glass door, ready to deliver another perfectly timed scare.
The Davis family welcomed trick-or-treaters on the front porch. With all the fun that was happening outside, Edisto decided he had to be part of it. So he asked his mom to let him out and did his thing.
The kids were spooked when they saw the dog’s silly face pressed on the door. They were surprised to see such a ‘scary Halloween decoration.’ And it seemed alive. The adults, however, liked it so much.
The children were so astonished. They couldn’t believe what they just saw. So they had to ask Amanda if Edisto was indeed a real dog or just a decoration for the occasion.
Credits to Amanda Davis
