There’s a new celebrity in town, and this one has four legs and fur (or not). Pets have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past few years, to the point where they are now bona fide celebrities. Just take a look at some of these furry or feathered stars and you’ll see what we mean.

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Taylor Swift Escapes From Zoo, Gains National Attention

America’s sweetheart, Taylor Swift, shares her name with a 1-year-old Eastern bongo living at the Sacramento Zoo. The bongo, which is a type of antelope, was able to escape her enclosure. While the whole incident only lasted 15 minutes thanks to the Sacramento Zoo staff’s quick action, it gained national attention.

Pete Davidson Gets Tattoo of Ariana Grande’s Piglet, Piggy Smallz

Pete Davidson, SNL cast member and fiancé to Ariana Grande, has gotten a new tattoo in honour of their pet piglet, Piggy Smallz. Davidson got engaged to Grande last June, following a whirlwind romance of about a month. While their dating history is pretty short, Davidson’s got some tattoos that will last forever.

Bradley Cooper Honoured by PETA for Casting His Dog Charlie in A Star is Born

PETA honours dreamboat Bradley Cooper for casting his pooch Charlie in his upcoming film A Star is Born. Cooper, 43, plays Jackson Maine alongside costar Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady Gaga who plays Ally in A Star is Born. He cast his own labradoodle for the role of Charlie, the couple’s beloved dog. “There was no nepotism.

Million Dollar Fine Issued to Black Market Sea Cucumber Poachers

Two men in San Diego were charged over a million dollars for their black market sea cucumber smuggling ring. David Mayorquin and his father, Ramon Torres Mayorquin, were named in a 26-count federal indictment filed last year. From 2010 to 2012, they smuggled $17 million worth of sea cucumbers from Mexico to Asia.

Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos Are Running Their Own Ecological Experiment

Pablo Escobar may be long gone, but his hippos live on. The Colombian drug-lord was shot in 1993, leaving the government to take control of his northwestern Colombian estate. That estate included four of Escobar’s favourite hippopotamuses.

10 Beagles Rescued by Coast Guard from Hurricane Florence

Some rescue missions are better than others. The coast guard rescued 10 beagles and four pit bulls from Hurricane Florence. Check out the video below: Josephine Horne’s rescue almost had a tragic ending.

Trucker Rescues 64 Shelter Animals from Hurricane Florence In Old School Bus

Tony Alsup’s school bus is making rounds just ahead of Hurricane Florence. And he’s picking up unadoptable, leftover dogs and cats from animal shelters along the way. Alsup’s a trucker from East Tennessee who sort of stumbled into his role as an animal-hero.

New Zealand Wants to Ban Cats

One New Zealand town might ban cats completely in an effort to save their natural wildlife. Omaui is a tiny coastal town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s home to rare species of animals that have evolved almost exclusively without the threat of mammals.

Bruno Bartlett: Thicc IG Cat Celeb Who Became a Viral Sensation

Bruno Bartlett @theebrunobartlett is down with the thiccness. The 25lb cat was dropped off at a shelter. His needy ways and extra AF attitude made him a bad fit for his family.

Jon Stewart Saves Baby Goats Trapped on New York Subway Line

Who doesn’t love Jon Stewart? Recently, the former host of The Daily Show helped save two baby goats who had wandered on the New York Subway tracks. Willy and Billy were found on the subway tracks in Brooklyn, New York. @NYCTSubway, New York City’s official subway account, tweeted that the goats were found “roaming along the N line tracks”.