Athletes, they're just like us, right?! While you might not be able to sling a football like Tom Brady, strike a tennis ball like Serena Williams or shred down a mountain like Lindsey Vonn, there is one similarity you likely share with the world's sports stars: we all love spending time with our pets. From cats and dogs to more exotic animals, athletes aren't shy about spoiling and sharing photos of their furry friends—so much so that some animals have developed nearly as many social media followers as their famous owners.
Here a look at some of the best pets that belong to superstar athletes.