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Wouldn’t it be cool to have one of these faithful fictional pets as your own?

February 13, 2019 04:56 pm | Updated 05:00 pm IST

Do you have a pet? Perhaps a dog, a cat, or maybe even a fish? Read about these famous fictional pets — they’re cute, smart, sassy and extremely loyal.

Scooby-Doo

(“Scooby-Doo”)

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Wouldn’t it be fun to have a pet dog that helps you solve mysteries? When it comes to a classic master-pet relationship, it doesn’t get better than Shaggy and Scooby. More brother-like in nature, they have an unbreakable bond.

They even reflect each other’s personalities — constantly hungry, equally cowardly, and particularly fond of ‘Scooby Snacks’.

Shaggy never hesitates to save his pet Great Dane’s neck whenever he is in danger, and the duo often stumbles upon clues, helping the gang crack mysteries with ease.

Hobbes

(“Calvin and Hobbes”)

If you are a fan of Calvin and Hobbes comics, you will probably want to own a stuffed tiger too! Hobbes is Calvin’s stuffed tiger and best friend. In Calvin’s eyes, Hobbes is a real, live tiger and an equal participant in all his antics. He brims with ideas, is often smarter and wiser than his owner, and is a sort of older-brother. He helps Calvin, though reluctanty, in his incredibly imaginative inventions. Even helping him with his homework at times...now, wouldn’t that be great?

Hedwig

(The Harry Potter series)

Actor Daniel Radcliffe in his role as Harry Potter holds Hedwig the owl on his arm during the shooting of the film 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' in this undated handout photo. The film is currently in production and will be released worldwide in November 2001.  REUTERS/Peter Mountain/Warner Bros./Handout Photo

Actor Daniel Radcliffe in his role as Harry Potter holds Hedwig the owl on his arm during the shooting of the film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in this undated handout photo. The film is currently in production and will be released worldwide in November 2001. REUTERS/Peter Mountain/Warner Bros./Handout Photo

Exceptionally smart and intuitive, Harry Potter’s pet owl not only delivers his post, but is also his window between the magical and Muggle worlds, especially during those long, lonely days in Privet Drive. Her unfailing inner compass ensures that she never fails in delivering a letter. A birthday gift from Hagrid, this snowy owl is incredibly faithful to Harry, and protective of him too.

Snowy

(“The Adventures of Tintin”)

Wherever Tintin goes, so does Snowy. The reporter cum adventurer is always on the move, and his pet dog Snowy is his ever-faithful shadow. Tintin can always rely on Snowy to be courageous in the face of danger, often helping him out of tight corners. The pair is inseparable, only leaving each other’s side when they are forcefully separated. Snowy is ever lively and ever alert.

Toothless

(“How to Train Your Dragon”)

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Toothless is a rare Night Fury dragon who is playful, curious and intelligent. He is more of a best friend to Hiccup than his pet. Like most pets, he is incredibly protective of Hiccup and he doesn’t take kindly to anyone harming his human friend. Though he cannot speak, he certainly is expressive and often displays strategic thinking skills.

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