diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm b/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
index d6e061aebe7..d54f9c57175 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
@@ -496,16 +496,20 @@
 	desc = "It's for pets."
 	icon_state = "petcollar"
 	var/tagname = null
+	var/human_wearable = FALSE
 
 /datum/armor/large_scarf_syndie
 	fire = 50
 	acid = 40
 
 /obj/item/clothing/neck/petcollar/mob_can_equip(mob/M, slot, disable_warning = FALSE, bypass_equip_delay_self = FALSE, ignore_equipped = FALSE, indirect_action = FALSE)
-	if(!ismonkey(M))
+	if(!ismonkey(M) && !human_wearable)
 		return FALSE
 	return ..()
 
+/obj/item/clothing/neck/petcollar/wearable
+	human_wearable = TRUE
+
 /obj/item/clothing/neck/petcollar/attack_self(mob/user)
 	tagname = sanitize_name(tgui_input_text(user, "Would you like to change the name on the tag?", "Pet Naming", "Spot", MAX_NAME_LEN))
 	if (!tagname || !length(tagname))
diff --git a/code/modules/deathmatch/deathmatch_loadouts.dm b/code/modules/deathmatch/deathmatch_loadouts.dm
index 10702126112..021128b218e 100644
--- a/code/modules/deathmatch/deathmatch_loadouts.dm
+++ b/code/modules/deathmatch/deathmatch_loadouts.dm
@@ -890,7 +890,7 @@
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/rainbow
 	glasses = null
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset
-	neck = /obj/item/clothing/neck/petcollar
+	neck = /obj/item/clothing/neck/petcollar/wearable
 	//suit
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/color/rainbow
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/toy/cattoy