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 the towels are fresh out of the dryer
Your expensive hardwood floor is now my trampoline
That's what you get for watching Downton Abbey without me
What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
OMG, only one left? How many did I eat???
#SquadGoals
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
Bad luck? No way!
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time