Prepare to paw-se for a moment and take a “hiss-torical” journey with our Pets in History section. Forget Cleopatra and Napoleon; we’re digging up the real power players, like the royal dogs that actually ran the palace or the cats that may have out-schemed Machiavelli. From ancient Egyptian felines worshipped as gods to World War II hero pups, we’re shining a light (or should we say, a laser pointer?) on the unsung fur-heroes who’ve shaped the world as we know it. Dive into “tails” of political intrigue, romance, and yes, the occasional dumpster dive, all featuring the four-legged companions who were the real MVPs—Most Valuable Pets. It’s the history lesson you wish you had in school, minus the snooze factor. Get ready for a wag-nificent time-travel experience!
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Cheems Balltze, the Shiba Inu and Viral Meme Doge, Passed Away During Surgery
Cheems was an adopted Shiba Inu and one of the most well-known viral "doge" memes of all time. He sadly passed away during surgery after a battle with cancer.
The World’s Oldest Fish, Hanako the Koi, lived for 226 years
It was estimated that Hanako was born in 1751 before passing away after her 226th birthday in 1977!
The 65-Year-Long Story of Petros, the Celebrity Pelican of Mykonos Greece
You may have seen viral videos of a pelican cruising through restaurants like a feathered maître d'... But did you know he's part of a decades-long legacy?
How Otto the Skateboarding Bulldog Set A Guinness World Record
Yes, there are plenty of skateboarding doggos out there. But this special guy managed to pull off a Guinness World Record!
Meet Barney, the Bad Dog Behind the 2006 $1.3 Million Teddy Bear Museum Massacre
Barney, a 6-year veteran security guard, suddenly went on a rampage that destroyed $1.3 million of collectible teddy bears, including one owned by Elvis!
The Story of Herman the Coast Guard Cat and “Expert Mouser” Who Had His Own Passport
Herman was a U.S. coast guard in the 1940s who was in charge of rodent extermination. He was also a cat.
El Vaquita: The Chilean Street Dog Turned Furry Freedom Fighter
"El Vaquita" translates to "Little Cow," but let me tell ya, this brave boy had some major BEEF with the authorities!
The Story of Jotto and Pea: The Baby Elephant and Ostrich Orphans That Became Best Friends
Jotto the baby elephant and Pea the baby ostrich both lost their moms, but they were lucky to find each other!
The Story of Lala, the Rescued Penguin in Japan That Would Go Grocery Shopping by Himself (Video)
After being brought back to Japan by mistake, this penguin became part of the family and the whole town!
The Story of Soccer, the Dog Actor That Played Wishbone
What's the Story (Behind) Wishbone? Any 90s kid (or parent) will remember the classic PBS show, which starred a spunky Jack Russell Terrier whose real name was "Soccer". This is his story.