American presidents have been keeping pets ever since George Washington first took the oath of office in 1789. In fact, only three presidents have abstained from animal companionship while in office! But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been variation among the species who have called the White House home. Here’s our list of America’s most interesting presidential pets:





















That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
When the towels are fresh out of the dryer
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
Dude, that cloud totally looks like Jennifer Lawrence
EHRMAGERD CHERCLATE FRERSTING!
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
This better be gluten free pasta
OH I get kissing now. You kiss me and I kiss me
Oh Dude, get in this selfie right now