17 Beloved Companions: Fascinating Tales of Historic Pets and Their World Famous Masters

Elvis Presley and Scatter

As Elvis's life became increasingly hectic, with tours and public appearances, he relied on his beloved German Shepherd Scatter to provide some normalcy and emotional balance. Scatter's antics and relationship with Elvis are perhaps best captured in his home life with his pet. In a humorous anecdote from Presley's Graceland days involves Scatter's habit of hiding Elvis’s shoes. Often, after a long day, Elvis would relax by the fireplace or in his private quarters, but he would find that his shoes had mysteriously disappeared. Upon finding out that it was his dog, Elvis would laugh his antics—enjoying the lighthearted moments that broke up the tension of his busy life.