Top athletes and their furry friends: the best pets in the world of sports

• There are few things humans collectively like more than pets, and superstar athletes are no exception.

• When the world's most impressive sports stars are not training or competing, we often see them spending time with their furry friends.

• In this day and age, social media makes famous athletes more accessible than ever, and as a result, some of their pets have taken on cult followings of their own.

• Now check out the 55 best pets of superstar athletes below.

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