11 Graves of Famous Animals

It’s not just vloggers and aesthetic chefs, pets can—and do—become social media famous. The amount of pet owners creating social media accounts for their pets is on the rise. While felines and canines are by far the most common companions, birds, horses, reptiles, and rodents make the cut too. Even less popular pets like spiders, foxes, and yes, squirrels, have weaved their way into the hearts of viewers around the world.

We love these animals like family, and when they pass, we grieve like it. This phenomenon isn’t new to the age of social media—people have been treating their pets like family long before the internet existed. This week, we honor the graves of 11 animals that captured the hearts of many, from a well-educated horse to the first monkey to survive a trip to space.