Sometimes the political landscape can get depressing, which is why it's refreshing when a lighthearted, novelty candidate comes along. While some might say Donald Trump fits that bill, others might be craving a kinder, gentler option. And who gives us that kind of warm-fuzzy better than our household pets?

Here are 9 animals that tried to change the world by running for public office.

Was it intentional or just plain old FABULOUS dumb luck that these 9 cartoon animals have celeb doppelgängers? You be the judge...

Glasses are a distinct fashion statement, especially when worn by these 11 cute pets:

We always freak for superhero pets, and we love it when artists let their imaginations run faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive, to create kick ass portraits of our beloved saviors in animal form.

Here are our favs from two super artists – Josh Lynch (Link to:  ), who did "The Dogs of the Marvel Universe" and "shameless nerd," and cat-lover, Jenny Parks.

Cat people are stereotypically thought to be crazy spinsters who only leave their home when they have to stock up on cat food and treats. While there are plenty of introverts that validate this cliché, there are also some very prominent, extroverted people that fight that narrow definition, and demonstrate that fabulous people love cats, too.

Here are nine famous people you might be surprised to learn are cat lovers: