The 13 Best Literary Pets Of All Time

They may not always be the lead character, but they lead our hearts.

1. Marley the Dog

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He's nothing but trouble, and everything you'd want in a pup.

From Marley & Me, John Grogan

2. Algernon the Mouse

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He may be small, but his story made a huge impact.

From Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes

3. Buttercup the Cat

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Who wants to grab a flashlight and play a mean game of Crazy Cat?

From The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins

4. Oy the Billy-Bumbler

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The bravest and most loyal bumbler in Mid-world.

From The Dark Tower series, Stephen King

5. Hedwig the Owl

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Her attitude is infectious. Her letter delivering is on point.

From the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling

6. Flag the Fawn

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Flag reminded us the broken can make each other whole. So many tears.

From The Yearling, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

7. Wilbur the Pig

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You can't help but love the little piggy that sees beauty in everything.

From Charlotte's Web, E.B. White

8. Alex the Parrot

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A true story, and a truly amazing bird.

From Alex & Me, Irene Pepperburg

9. Joe the Hamster

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He watched, he nibbled, he made the story.

From Labor Day, Joyce Maynard

10. The Lost Pets

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They may have passed but they are no less loved!

From The Loved One, Evelyn Waugh

11. Pan the Daemon

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Whether he was an owl, bat, or pine martin with red-gold fur, Pan was always the perfect pet and companion.

From The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman

12. The Penguins

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Mr. Popper may have been a little off his rocker, but who wouldn't want a house full of penguins just once?

From Mr. Popper's Penguins, Florence Atwater, Richard Atwater, Robert Lawson

13. Black Beauty

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A true hero in the history of animal welfare, this beauty will always have our hearts.

From Black Beauty, Anna Sewell

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