One of the joys of being an author is having a faithful companion by your side as you spend hours at your desk, typing away at your latest story. Many famous authors have had beloved pets that bring them comfort and companionship during their writing process. From cats to dogs to even chickens, these furry friends have played a crucial role in the lives and works of their literary masters. Let’s take a look at some of these famous author-pet duos.
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Margaret Atwood Pets
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author, poet, literary critic, and inventor. She is considered one of the most important and influential feminist and dystopian fiction authors of the 20th and 21st century. She has published more than 50 books of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and her work has been translated into more than 40 languages.
Jane Goodall Pets
Dame Jane Morris Goodall is an English primatologist, anthropologist, author, and media personality. She’s considered the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees, with a 60-year history of studying them. Besides helping many related non-profits, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, a global wildlife and environmental conservation organization, and Roots & Shoots, an organization that brings together youth to work on conservation, environmental, and humanitarian issues.
Megan Ganz Pets
Megan Ganz is an American comedy writer, director, and producer. She’s known for being a writer for Dan Harmon’s NBC sitcom Community from 2010 to 2013, then a writer for the ABC sitcom Modern Family from 2013 to 2015. Since 2017, she’s been a writer, director, and executive producer on the FXX series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Pets
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is an English actress and screenwriter. She’s known for creating, writing, and starring in the BBC series Fleabag (2016-2019), which was based on her one-woman theater show. Fleabag won Waller-Bridge three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and one BAFTA award.
Cazzie David Pets
Cazzie Laurel David is an American actress, comedian, scriptwriter, and author. She is the daughter of Larry David, co-creator of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and creator of the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her mom is environmental activist and film producer Laurie David.
Dan Harmon Pets
Dan Harmon is an American writer, producer, podcaster, and actor. He’s best known for being the creator and showrunner for the NBC sitcom Community (2009-2015) and for co-creating the Adult Swim series Rick and Morty (2013-) with Justin Roiland. He’s also known for his podcast Harmontown, which ran from 2012 to 2019.
Maria Menounos Pets
Maria Menounos is a television host, actress, and former professional wrestler. She is best known for her work as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, as well as for hosting various red carpet events and beauty pageants. Menounos was born in Massachusetts and began her career as a news anchor in her home state before moving on to national television.
Sadhguru Pets
Sadhguru is a spiritual leader and yogi who founded the Isha Foundation in 1992. The foundation operates an ashram and yoga center that carries out educational and spiritual activities. Sadhguru has been teaching yoga since 1982, and is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny.
Sarah, Duchess of York Pets
Sarah, Duchess of York, born Sarah Ferguson, is a member of the British royal family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and mother to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Duchess Sarah has been involved with several charities as a patron and spokesperson, primarily helping cancer patients and children.
Clare Balding Pets
Clare Balding is an English broadcaster, journalist, and author. She has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). Clare presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4, BT Sport and is the current president of the Rugby Football League (RFL).