These Unique Pets and Their Owners Are Awesome
![Kid with pet pig](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/kid-with-pet-pig/K_KpCTra_4b9B6g16jDBL1sjH0M=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/67/19/6719736eccfb425fb1ba4d1f729313a3.jpeg)
Who doesn't love cute cats and dogs? Those fluffy ears can bring happiness to anyone. But sometimes you need something a little different.
Pigs, goats, hedgehogs and giant turtles don’t get as much attention as more conventional pets. It's time to change that. Because these unusual pets are really amazing. And almost too adorable to handle.
Is There Anything Cuter Than a Furry Cow?
![Woman with her pet cow](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/woman-with-her-pet-cow/4a2UkKX8xfirFcyRSd65-X_7_-Y=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/7f/db/7fdbb5660ce742d99430a1d57c0ed531.jpeg)
Just Here Chillin' With My Pet Falcon. No Biggie.
![Man with a trained falcon](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-a-trained-falcon/cUYa6xk8rCo55nu8yYEFvYwYFMw=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/14/58/1458363d35774e6695475ede20419e8e.jpeg)
It's Not a Celebration Without Your Favorite Alpacas.
![Engagement picture with alpacas](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/engagement-picture-with-alpacas/xpj96SCpN-1HWnD2MzXoLfsqAJQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/8d/8e/8d8eb528051f46ea83de308bf5586c0e.jpeg)
Emus Are Never Too Big for Hugs.
![Man with his pet emu](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-his-pet-emu/Wb0eBAk9L3jnKaJBaYv3uRpDKfQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/97/93/979351749abd4d9e9c1c5eef489068c1.jpeg)
This Pet Turtle and His Owner Are One and the Same.
![Man with his pet turtle](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-his-pet-turtle/qO0mdqClP1woxtR5JJZrJpfjuGc=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/9d/5f/9d5fd84f9b9d479093477c0447979f33.jpeg)
What Do You Get When You Cross a Pitbull, a Kinkajou and a Lemur? Enough Love for Everyone.
![Pitbull, kinkajou and lemur](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pitbull-kinkajou-and-lemur/_KEe5wCpTgx65Cr7XgbP_eRLz2Q=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/36/d1/36d12b3ad2554217beff8575d2286aff.jpeg)
When Your Hedgehog Gives You That Look, You're in Trouble.
![Pet hedgehog](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-hedgehog/k01cUThHGnvTD142ZX1xqpIjNbY=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/e6/5e/e65efe299ab0449a978cba89ce4f2d32.jpeg)
You Can Tell This Alpaca Is Very Used to Being Picked Up.
![Baby alpaca being held](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/baby-alpaca-being-held/mfn3uTBiAdITXYn0ukqeY3HDxS4=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/09/7c/097c89b19c704dafbd121f18a345b6b4.jpeg)
A Pony Is the Kind of Company You Want After a Long Day at Work.
![Man drinking beer with pet pony](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-drinking-beer-with-pet-pony/mkMe7jDnmecbfPhERk607DEz6OM=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/a3/b5/a3b582dea60246e39256bfce503058bd.jpeg)
Apparently, Snakes Like Hair.
![Girl with pet snake](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/girl-with-pet-snake/98-ih2sTnoNuHxZSJPcAcpqYSqw=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/a0/87/a087af2fc3e74192a7a4aa7e40dd9494.jpeg)
Here Is What We Call a Perfect Piggy Pool Party.
![Pet pig in pool](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-pig-in-pool/BiffkfVXyf8E3erQ9i7_bP75nP4=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/05/37/0537b35822494c49846407ea70a86ba9.jpeg)
Who Needs a Chicken Coop When You Got an Arm?
![Pet chickens](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-chickens/bFNrIY_Eptk4gXv0UoViDvi5bjE=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/3c/0b/3c0bc94e33444159bb558d96ef70fe89.jpeg)
Don't Believe the Stereotypes. Skunks Are Actually Sweet.
![Man with pet skunk](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-pet-skunk/viZ4AX01QMCSgOQecqdAn2oQWXE=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/cb/b2/cbb21e64fcf84760bf09f15555d5b718.jpeg)
This Bearded Red Dragon and His Bestie Like to Match Their Outfits.
![Pet reptile](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-reptile/7kOV72ky8bPvHR-qYozmZ27_URo=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/b1/05/b105a2b533b8408581c1f9072fb2dd00.jpeg)
Just Look at the Big Ears on That Donkey.
![Man with his pet donkey](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-his-pet-donkey/PvADpNpvTee6Bxb30fcEoFiYUHg=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/e8/6f/e86fbc49478843babba105da72475f8b.jpeg)
Give us a Kiss, Deer.
![Woman kissing her pet deer](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/woman-kissing-her-pet-deer/cBqYQbIMHKaEPhALY4zlWxo6rWI=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/7c/24/7c24d6cdec314cce9ce9e51278e4bb2f.jpeg)
Alpaca Kisses Are the Best Kisses.
![Alpaca kissing its owner](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/alpaca-kissing-its-owner/XKdkoMkFOsdGlf9Q8zsfvFSaSVs=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/25/09/25092a99f04147f4bde1bfdb1d0c2310.jpeg)
Give Me Food and Love. How Can We Resist?
![Kid with pet pig](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/kid-with-pet-pig/LDO85R4O0rFMlywkjkL9hfYJvTA=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/36/bb/36bb4d55046a4b2292cabcc93efeb05d.jpeg)
Python Wraps Are Hugs, Right?
![Pet Burmese python](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-burmese-python/k-6i4odQcjehiMbIIHnEUCHyEHc=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/02/14/021484c41bbc4dda9a9c387df4835bd8.jpeg)
Now We Really Want an Axolotl as a Pet.
![Axolotl, or Mexican walking fish, in a tank](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/axolotl-or-mexican-walking-fish-in-a-tank/scfWJFszqny5POHwow0uV0Zhwns=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/97/b7/97b7193d59644b97aca97fd66c55e251.jpeg)
Feeling Cute, Iguana Take a Picture.
![Pet iguana](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-iguana/hreTsAEm_ehMX5gtpgcitpL1BBQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/2c/10/2c102e6e2c6149a4af97285a095438c0.jpeg)
Let's Start the Day With Some Chicken Cuddles.
![Woman with three pet chickens](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/woman-with-three-pet-chickens/Igg4sGMGKFOIVWLpLUP3CMuzHRg=/799x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/87/42/8742e08c82bc4c34a315088db01811a1.jpeg)
A Tiny Frog Is the Perfect Pet for Those With Limited Space.
![Tiny frog](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/tiny-frog/3UeqhOWHjKhyMSl2jmwGmiYciqM=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/b0/d8/b0d88f3b93e64d7ca20eb9faa6e16681.jpeg)
These Goat Cuddles Will Melt Your Heart.
![Man cuddling with pet goat](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-cuddling-with-pet-goat/cGauzaIJwOYiOyosoxczCV3VnQc=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/57/5f/575f12d748774de0b7c84b6f2dc1ac48.jpeg)
And They Say Reptiles Are Cold-Blooded.
![Pet bearded dragon](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-bearded-dragon/VPNpkKYclfYpr-60TIfRX_mD2W0=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/9a/da/9adaf78d66ad4bb0a5fb3e5c7ae0e290.jpeg)
Someone Doesn't Like to Share Hugs. But Emus and Chickens Have to Learn How to Share.
![Man with pet emu and chicken](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-pet-emu-and-chicken/Y3k-pCP70VoDImensvQKSVYALSk=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/2a/75/2a75ba5713f74375afab1f9ea8e18e05.jpeg)
What Does the Fox Say?
![Pet fox on owner's shoulder](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-fox-on-owners-shoulder/HCe_LFcQ45n9pU5OmNyXegs4ZtY=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/b5/04/b5043eb13a6d4e24b9cabf1a7a80783d.jpeg)
Don't Mess Up My New Hairdo, Said the Pet Chicken to Her Human.
![Girl kissing her pet chicken](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/girl-kissing-her-pet-chicken/3xjubRgrcJ5GmsITUeYs1ULrjhc=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/1b/23/1b23fcba4189490c97f09fbf5cfe6113.jpeg)
Smile for the Camera, My Deer.
![Pet deer smiling](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-deer-smiling/54-cmHPlcQWTJ0gC7bhGLPjovqc=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/c6/ea/c6eafbd3142a4ecda17d2285e333a22f.jpeg)
This Baby Emu Won Our Hearts.
![Girl with baby emu pet](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/girl-with-baby-emu-pet/Egq_xL7vmiRYA9cxhH73gXoMcGI=/780x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/4a/79/4a795e312ab54d1b9ec0b75fc37d3617.jpeg)
How Many Bearded Dragons Are Too Many?
![Bearded dragons on hand](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/bearded-dragons-on-hand/sSPgZSgmUMmOz9oU828R1TemxJA=/736x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/f4/65/f4656ffaa6484899bba42d86f03f625f.jpeg)
The Parrot Has Spoken. And These Shades Are Worthy of Sunday Brunch.
![Parrot with sun glasses](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/parrot-with-sun-glasses/Bg0U2eo9rnfjFKiB55BEV8qoDpA=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/f3/0f/f30fd85f349a44f58ee1085b1a2ff71c.jpeg)
Tongue Out Tuesday! Hope You Like Iguanas.
![Girl playing with pet iguana](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/girl-playing-with-pet-iguana/AU26bwU98g7rDUQaIQm9Na2CEzk=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/9d/d6/9dd633dd7beb447487ed3058e94661df.jpeg)
This Girl and Her Cute Chicken Have a Special Bond.
![Woman with pet chicken inside a barn](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/woman-with-pet-chicken-inside-a-barn/qn2oQYUGUgsYoas-WGRBAWQq5kA=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/59/97/5997cce831e445bba1c42fafb99b8833.jpeg)
Polly, Want to Be Mesmerized?
![Man with his pet red bird](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-his-pet-red-bird/x88km3om10RENLPUA-9yT0y3FE4=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/ae/16/ae1626821fc543029a989b6035b0f248.jpeg)
Sorry, Charlotte. No Wine for You.
![Pet pig trying to drink wine](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-pig-trying-to-drink-wine/7chC3oWrxLEw50oAdX-FV93L32c=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/fa/40/fa4040351a194cb6b4d411cabf4e2afd.jpeg)
C'mon, Do Some Morning Yoga With Me. And So the Praying Mantis Did.
![Praying mantis pet](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/praying-mantis-pet/e2OUGOilxVIUZGFvaOc-Wwfsi7k=/730x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/87/63/8763649ea0f74e779c57f7d172e40a7b.jpeg)
Pets Love Listening to Music. Ask Sonic the Hedgehog.
![Hedgehog listening to music](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/hedgehog-listening-to-music/a4Si97o7A9EuGl_RhOv4q-hFpjM=/640x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/c4/ec/c4ec872d59ee4fdb8a772ad6b41091a0.jpeg)
This Giant Slug Might Be Slimy, But He's Still Cute.
![Giant slug pet](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/giant-slug-pet/F5_UL-DLb6GQifCdxE8kY0ubVP4=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/15/6c/156cdf252c474914b787915980fb79c2.jpeg)
I Racoon You Want a Cool Pet Selfie.
![Man with pet racoon](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/man-with-pet-racoon/ZjJRHF0nDL6ppKKXjQOe00IpHMY=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/5d/58/5d580851c42240f0a058c4ffa67d06d8.jpeg)
People Underestimate How Sweet Donkeys Can Be.
![Pet donkey with its owner](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-donkey-with-its-owner/CdtLSesC2VrSy9qS2URMkN_9mTY=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/a0/dc/a0dc1362bc8744c0b7caa021084bf047.jpeg)
Don't Be Afraid to Get Skunky.
![Girl with pet skunk](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/girl-with-pet-skunk/VLrmBqQTIzaUt2nwy3LByjGELb8=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/f0/55/f05551e22f6b467aa577b2cfb8819b05.jpeg)
Bob the Frog Is a Beautiful Blob.
![Pet giant toad](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-giant-toad/dxhQz9znoM_y9vVzVQOXOE8rjLQ=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/4e/84/4e84fb7e5d404cc1b1608eb305e23fe4.jpeg)
Bugs Make Great Pets, Too!
![Praying mantis on owner's shoulder](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/praying-mantis-on-owners-shoulder/dVhWkUxgUKKPRkOVL6V6NHQYqU4=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/82/b9/82b9c0ccdcd14cf282cdbc72668ca084.jpeg)
Meet the Ferret King.
![Pet ferret](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-ferret/2razmPAuILs-Eh2YAOAwgeNZjGY=/674x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/18/77/1877205d731b4e5fb92928ed642e72fc.jpeg)
Would You Dare Have This Tarantula for a Pet?
![Pet tarantula](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/pet-tarantula/naBS_keddR3zx2FrWF6-i1i1TSg=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/62/2d/622d66a70fe9461298b928cf8cf17005.jpeg)
If You Really Loved Me, You'd Give Me Your Hat.
![Praying mantis on a woman's hat](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/praying-mantis-on-a-womans-hat/AKMHS6IqAb6nFFb_kaTXWrcP1x4=/799x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/6b/64/6b6444e4f8464b549d0a1bf665d6226f.jpeg)
This Bird's Favorite Place Is Its Owner's Head.
![Girl with pet green parrot](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/girl-with-pet-green-parrot/POXGpQrqjeMr2hZvaBGz6RHWL3o=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/03/c4/03c4c588f6bc4722ae61a0fa1a8053ec.jpeg)
The Only Thing She Loves More Than Her Motorcycle Is Her Ferret.
![Woman with pet ferret and motorcycle](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/woman-with-pet-ferret-and-motorcycle/xqrZGMPrihc57FbhpwBCOmpQHgg=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/fc/eb/fceb7571a034439c82241a5e5ec9dd92.jpeg)
Duck, Duck, Go. A True Friend Accompanies You on Your Chores.