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
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
Newest member of KISS
This better be gluten free pasta
My dog smells a selfie
OMG, only one left? How many did I eat???
When your boss says you can go home early
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time
Bad luck? No way!