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:





















Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
Double cat beard
Bad luck? No way!
OMG, only one left? How many did I eat???
That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time
OH I get kissing now. You kiss me and I kiss me
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
This better be gluten free pasta