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:





















When your boss says you can go home early
#SquadGoals
That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
Oh Dude, get in this selfie right now
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
My terrifying Little Pony
Your expensive hardwood floor is now my trampoline