We’ve thrown in a few classics, and added some ringers to this list of the wild kingdom’s A-list. From loyal canine companions to lifeless pretty birds, take a look at the most unforgettable animals to ever appear on the big screen.

There’s Something About Mary

Name: Puffy

Breed: Terrier

Whether you’re a dog lover or not, few people can forget the image of this pup covered from head to toe in a body cast, thanks to an award-winning fight with Ben Stiller. Puffy’s intentions were noble; his lengthy battle with his owner’s would-be suitor was a result of his fierce protective instinct to keep her safe. Good dog.

Legally Blonde

Name: Bruiser

Breed: Chihuahua

Just like the mega-fabulous heroine of the movie (played by Reese Witherspoon), this feisty furball subscribes to the “be who you are and don’t worry what anyone else thinks” mentality. In fact, Bruiser takes a giant step for progressive dogs everywhere in the film’s sequel by outing himself as a Gay-9 after falling for a congressman’s very macho rottweiler.

Wizard of Oz

Name: Toto

Breed: Cairn terrier

The furry sounding board for Dorothy’s famous proclamation— “We’re not in Kansas anymore”—trotted into our hearts as Dorothy’s four-legged companion on her magical journey through the land of Oz. Toto was played by a pup named Terry, who actually made $125 a day during the film’s production—a full $75 more than the daily rate earned by the Singer Midgets, who starred as the pint-size residents of Munchkin City.

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Name: Mr. Bigglesworth

Breed: Hairless Persian cat

In an homage to another movie pet, the Persian feline attached to the lap of James Bond villain Blofeld in You Only Live Twice, Dr. Evil’s bare buddy made his first appearance in the original Austin Powers flick as a normal, not-naked kitty. But after a hasty escape in a space-bound cryogenic capsule, Biggles’ hair fell out faster than a dad’s on his daughter’s 18th birthday.

Meet the Parents

Name: Mr. Jinx

Breed: Himalayan

True, he can flush a toilet. But the real reason Robert De Niro’s prized pussycat is so purrfect is his ability to coax tiny examples of the Oscar winner’s true loving, gentle nature from beneath his intimidating, militant shell.

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Names: Shadow, Chance, and Sassy

Breeds: Golden retriever, boxer mix, Himalayan

These three unlikely companions must brave the elements, Ma Nature, and each other in order to survive and reunite with their owners when their loving family moves cross-country and a miscommunication results in their misplacement (keep in mind, this was before GPS, MapQuest, and petfinder.com).

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Names: Baxter

Breed: Border terrier

When his owner’s life is in peril, this courageous canine leaps into a zoo enclosure housing vicious grizzly bears. Not only does he convince the bears to spare the lives of a loving couple, he does so after eating an entire wheel of cheese and pooping in the fridge! Take that, Lassie!

Dumb and Dumber

Name: Petey

Breed: Budgerigar parakeet

Though his demise was untimely and brutal, he’ll be forever etched into our memories as the headless birdie sold to a blind kid. And after all is said and done, isn’t owning a pet all about the memories?

Turner & Hooch

Name: Hooch

Breed: French mastiff

Hooch dies at the end. That’s hardly a spoiler, considering that the real impact of this movie comes from the heartwarming “opposites attract” relationship between a neurotic, clean-cut cop and his unruly, slobbering K-9 cohort.

Beethoven

Names: Beethoven

Breed: St. Bernard

He saved a little girl from drowning, helped a budding teenager get noticed by the school heartthrob, and single-pawedly brought down a corrupt pet-smuggling operation. Not bad for a 200-pound, flea-attracting drool factory.

Lilo & Stitch

Names: Stitch

Breed: Space alien masquerading as a dog

When a stubborn little girl adopts an even more stubborn alien, she realizes that a best friend doesn’t necessarily have to be a human. Anyone who’s ever felt the comforting lick of a doggie tongue can relate.