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:





















My dog smells a selfie
That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
EHRMAGERD CHERCLATE FRERSTING!
Your expensive hardwood floor is now my trampoline
When your boss says you can go home early
Oh Dude, get in this selfie right now
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
Newest member of KISS
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur