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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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).

Bobby Bones Pets

Bobby Bones is an American radio, television personality, and author. He is known for hosting The Bobby Bones Show which is syndicated nationally in the US. He is also a full-time mentor on American Idol.

R. L. Stine Pets

Robert Lawrence Stine, more commonly known as R. L. Stine, is an American novelist, short story writer, television producer, screenwriter, and executive edito r. Often referred to as the “Stephen King of children’s literature”,

Meghan McCain Pets

Meghan McCain is an American television personality, columnist, and author. She is the daughter of politician John McCain and diplomat Cindy McCain which has put her in the public eye at a young age. Her first appearance at the Republican National Convention was in 1996 and she has worked for ABC News, Fox News, and MSNBC.

Pamela Reif Pets

Pamela Reif is a German fitness influencer and entrepreneur. She started her career as a fashion influencer in 2012 at the age of 16 when she started posting on Instagram. She’s considered the most successful fashion influencer in Germany with over 20 million followers.