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

Winston Churchill and Dodo

Winston Churchill's beloved dog Dodo was a source of comfort and companionship for the British Prime Minister during World War II. When Dodo passed away, Churchill was heartbroken. His dear dog had been a constant in Churchill’s life through his political highs and lows. What can only be understood as genuine affection, Churchill reportedly buried Dodo at Chartwell, marking his grave with a simple stone. He spent the day in quiet reflection, walking the grounds where he and Dodo had shared so many moments together. Through his life, he'd had several pets but Dodo was most definitely Churchill's most loved pet.