Ten of the Most Famous Celebrity Pets

Famous pets have been around for nearly as long as famous people.  For years, pets belonging to celebrities have enjoyed time in the spotlight, sometimes even becoming celebrities themselves. These famous pets can range from common household pets like cats and dogs, to exotic animals that most people will only see in the confines of a zoo.  Thanks to the Internet, many of these animals have formed personalities and found their way into the hearts of thousands of people who just can’t seem to get enough of these cute creatures.  Sadly, some of these pets have amassed a larger following than most of us could even dream of; however, in most cases it is very well deserved. Here are ten of the most famous celebrity pets.

10. CJ Thornton

Rap star Pusha T may rap about toting guns and slinging dope, but the Grammy nominated artist has a much softer side.  Pusha T is the proud owner of a cute little malti-poo named CJ Thornton.  Pusha created an Instagram account (@reupgangcj) for his four-legged friend which currently has more than 3,000 followers.  In his photos, CJ Thornton can be seen living a lavish lifestyle that includes hanging out with beautiful women and shopping in some of the finest stores.

9. Walter Gene Benson

Pretty Little Liars star, Ashley Benson, is the proud owner of a Brussels-Griffon named Walter Gene Benson.  Little Walter Gene is Benson’s second pet and has been plastered all over her Instagram ever since he came into her life in 2014. Although Walter Gene does not have his own Instagram account, he gets plenty of attention from Ashley Benson’s 5.5 million followers.

8.  Blu Jenner

In 2013, Kendall Jenner received a birthday present that many children long for: a dog. Blu Jenner, a Great Dane, was a gift from Kendall’s older brother, Rob Kardashian.  Since becoming a dog owner, Kendall has been seen in public carrying the large puppy in her arms. Since joining the family, Blu has caused a few issues including using the bathroom all over the floor of Kris Jenner’s laundry room.

7. Mike Tyson’s Tigers

Throughout his career, Mike Tyson has become known for making over-the-top purchases.  Among Tyson’s  strange purchases were Bengal tigers he once owned as pets.  Tyson bought the tigers for more than $100,000 and had to spend almost that feeding them for a year.  Although many people may not understand the logic in owning such a large pet, Tyson has proven that he isn’t always concerned with logic. In 2009, one of Tyson’s tigers actually appeared in the comedy film, The Hangover.

6. Piggy Smalls

Actress Megan Fox is another celebrity who chose to purchase an unconventional pet.  Fox’s pet, Piggy Smalls, was a small pot-bellied pig who was often pictured being held by the star.  After becoming a pig parent, Fox shared that she had decided to stop eating pork. Unfortunately, Fox gave Piggy Smalls away when he became too sexual aggressive.

5. Chiquita the Cheetah

The legendary entertainer, Josephine Baker, once owned a cheetah which she named Chiquita.  Baker’s exotic pet often accompanied her on stage and was usually adorned in a diamond color.  Chiquita’s presence at the show often added to Baker’s already larger-than-life stage presence.  Baker grew to love Chiquita so much that she even allowed the large cat to ride in her car and sleep in her bed.

4. Choupette Lagerfeld

Choupette is the famous cat of the even famous designer, Karl Lagerfeld.  Choupette was given to Lagerfeld as a gift in 2011, and has since become one of the world’s most famous celebrity pets.  Choupette has several social networking accounts including a Twitter (@ChoupettesDiary) which has over 45,000 followers.  Through her tweets, Choupette has created a fun-loving personality that continues to draw people in.  Choupette also has an Instagram account which shows her living a fun and fancy lifestyle.

3. Mally Bieber

Singer Justin Bieber made headlines when it was revealed that he purchased a small pet monkey named Mally.  The small animal quickly won the hearts of Beliebers everywhere as Bieber began posting pictures of himself and Mally.  Sadly, Mally was confiscated by German officials when Bieber attempted to bring him into the country without proper documentation. However, things worked out for Mally in the end, and he was placed in a wildlife refuge where he currently lives with other monkeys.

2. Boo

Although Boo the Pomeranian may not have celebrity parents/owners, that hasn’t stopped him from being widely regarded as the cutest dog in the world. Boo became an internet sensation after his owner, a Facebook employee, created a Facebook page for the dog which eventually gained notice from celebrities.  Boo has since become the subject of two picture books, and is the official spokes dog of Virgin America airline.

1. Bo and Sunny

Bo and Sunny are perhaps the luckiest dogs in the country.  The pair of Portuguese Water Dogs belong to the first family of the United States.  Bo, the first dog to join the family in 2009, was a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy.  Sunny, joined the family four years later and has often been considered Bo’s younger sisters. Both dogs were chosen due to their hypoallergenic breed which does not trigger Malia Obama’s allergies.

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