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:





















Newest member of KISS
That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
Double cat beard
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time
Bad luck? No way!
My dog smells a selfie
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
Dude, that cloud totally looks like Jennifer Lawrence
Oh Dude, get in this selfie right now
OH I get kissing now. You kiss me and I kiss me