In history, one constant has been the bond between humans and their pets. From ancient times to today, people have cherished their animal companions.
These photos offer a glimpse into that enduring connection. Join us as we explore snapshots from the past, revealing the timeless love shared between people and their furry friends.
Mark Twain in a rocking chair on a porch with his cat, Dublin, New Hampshire, September 1906
A dog in a tuba, 1940s
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A cat nestled in a carrier during an air raid, 1941
President Johnson in the pool with grandson Patrick and dog Yuki
Paparazzi surrounding Socks, Bill Clinton’s cat, c. 1992
Cats Blackie and Brownie Catching Squirts of Milk During Milking at Arch Badertscher’s dairy farm, Fresno, California, 1954
Russian Soldier befriending a cat on the front line. Ca. 1941-1945.
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The cat photographer, 1909
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A girl and her cat, San Antonio, TX, 1939
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A lady feeding a homeless cat during World War II, Paris. 1939-1945.
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Happy French Girl And Her Cat, 1959
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”Our Michael”, October 1938,
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A man and his cat. Taken in Skibotn, Norway by Ismo Hölttö, 1967
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French soldiers passing by a dog wearing googles and smoking a pipe, 1915
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No Dog Biscuits Today. London, 1939
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An Aboriginal Australian man with his prized hunting dog, 1950.
