21 Precious Pet Memes for People Raising a Ruckus Home Zoo

Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor

Sep 17, 2026 8:15 AM EDT

Raising pets of various types and levels of chaos? Yup.

We've always said that adopting a pet doesn't always have to be just a dog or a cat. There are so many other animals out there that can be a great addition to your family. And we're only talking about the animals you can legally raise as pets, yes? We never advocate for you to adopt a tiger or something. That's… really unnecessary.

But if your aim is to turn your home into a domestic zoo, there are plenty of animal friends you can adopt - while making sure your house is ready. And your soul. And the rest of the animals in your house. Did you know that pet bunnies, for example, are considered one of the best animal companions around? They're super loving, relatively clean (despite the chaos), and fluffy cuddlebugs. And if fluffiness is your jam, you must have also thought about guinea pigs - they're wonderfully affectionate, and their sound is adorable. They're just high-maintenance divas, so beware. And what about hamsters, you might ask? The answer is always yes. They are a smol bundle of wholesomeness.

And if you're more of the weird-pets type of person, there are plenty for you to choose from on this front as well. People raise snakes, tortoises, geckos, and various other reptiles. And don't judge us on that next statement - but parrots are also a weird pet. They s c r e a m. Still cute, though.

So, are you a domestic zoo kind of person, or are you okay with your cat and your dog there?

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Okay, then memes in, and we're already convinced we should adopt at least two of every legal kind of animal we can get. Seriously, how can someone look at these cute pet memes and be sold on the spot? All these animals are wonderfully adorable, and… we're only ten memes in! Who knows what will happen once we finish this list. Maybe you'll meet us on the other side, already after we've adopted the domestic zoo we dream of.
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