The talk of the town this morning is Stump, the Sussex Spaniel that took Best in Show at the famed Westminster Dog Show. Our hunger for celebrity has grown such that even animals are privy to the consequences of fame.
No celebrity animal knows these consequences better than Knut, the polar bear whose mother rejected him at birth and was raised at the Berlin Zoo. His life was the subject of a tell-all book penned by the son of Knut’s keeper. Stump the Sussex Spaniel is already 10 years old. Will his life be similarly exploited when he passes on to doggie heaven?
Below, read about some other celebrity animals that have gone viral, from Stump the Sussex Spaniel to Knut and Tortoiseshell Tama.
22 Celebrity Animals
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Evidence of Chupacabra
Is the Goat Sucking Animal Real?
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Animal Mutation
China's Lucky Two-Faced Pig
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Deformed Ducklings
The UKs Four Legged Stumpy Reaches Stardom
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The Next LOLCats?
Fail Dog
18
World's Ugliest Dog Contest in California
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Celebrity Animals
Rare Black Jaguar Cub
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Glowing Cats
Genetic Clones With Skin that Glows
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Kill Knut
Online Video Game Rebels Against Lovable Polar Bear
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Blue Eyed Koala
Product of Environmental Changes?
13
Animal Internet Memes
LOLCats, Meet Upsidedown Dogs
12
Senior Pet Beauty Pageants
10-Year-Old Sussex Spaniel Wins Westminster Dog Show
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Unique Animals
Four Eared Vampire Cat (for Batman?)
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Glamorizing Famous Pets
American Jungle Photos Showcase Stars and Their Animals
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Celebrity Polar Bear
Knut TV, Photo Shoots and Podcasts
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Death Threats for Animals
Celebrity Polar Bear 'Knut' Threatened
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Animals Lip-Synching Christmas Songs
BBC “Do One Thing” Campaign
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$10.6 Million Uniformed Cats
Tortoiseshell Tama
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Animal Beauty Contests
The 'Most Beautiful Goat' Competition
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Amazing Animal Adaptations
Kitten With Amputated Hind Legs Walks on Front Paws
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20 Amazing Animal Videos
Wired Science's Top Picks
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Capitalizing on Animal Fame
Knut the Polar Bear is the Latest Victim of Celebrity Betrayal
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Observing The Adorable
‘Cute Things Falling Asleep' Shows Clips of Dozing Animals
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Pet Shopping Networks
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Animation-Themed Virtual Pets
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Personalized Pet Amenities
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AI-Powered Pet Diets
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Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys
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Pet Brand Influencer Campaigns
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Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
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Dog-Friendly Instant Coffees
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70s-Inspired Plush Shag Rags
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Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
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Horseback Riding-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Educational Plush Toys
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Dog-Friendly Board Games
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Dog-Friendly Holiday Kits
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Posh Parisian Pooch Accessories
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70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
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Pet Toy Takeback Programs
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Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
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Pet-Inspired Hotel Services
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Adorable Holiday Campaigns
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Donut-Themed Dog Treats
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Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
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Dog Walker Fanny Packs
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Globally Inspired Dog Meals
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Branded Restaurant Plush Toys
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Collapsible Canine Stretchers
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Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences
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Collaborative Dog-Focused Toys
BARK Launches a Stylish Pet Care Collection at Chewy Stores
Pet Oral Care Essentials
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Dog Cover Star Contests
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Hatching Duck Toys
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Sports-Inspired Digital Docuseries
Purina Pro Plan Partners with Michael Phelps & Others
Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows
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Contemporary Heightened Pet Bowls
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Artistic Statement Lamp Designs
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Chef-Crafted Smash Burgers
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Festive Carnivorous Plant Ads
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Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
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Savory Bear-Shaped Potato Snacks
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Sports-Themed Pet Products
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Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
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Probiotic Pet Treats
Dogsters Made an Ice Cream-Style Treat for Dogs with Sensitive Bellies
Premium Pet-Friendly Getaways
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Playful Wizard Toy Collections
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Seasonal Pet-Friendly Menus
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Sustainable Premium Pet Accessories
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Handbag-Themed Bar Takeovers
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Pop-Up Dog Parks
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Animal Welfare Collaborations
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Cult Film-Inspired Rented Spaces
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Lifelong Wildlife Trackers
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Urban Pet Care Products
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