40 Hilarious Photos of the Most Unusual Pets People Take on a Leash

These Animals on a Walk Are Definitely Unusual

There are so many dogs breeds today that it’s hard to know whether you’re looking at an adorable puppy or an exotic animal when you see an unusual-looking pet strolling down the street. We never thought these pets would be taken on a walk by their owners as if they were dogs, though. Here are 40 of the most unusual animals getting fresh air while taking a walk with a leash attached to them. Take a look to decide which ones are your favorites!

Pig Spotted

The pig on a leash seems to be enjoying its stroll while the owner looks on. The pig is looking around, sniffing, and exploring the world. It looks like it’s having a great time. The pig’s owner seems happy to take it out and enjoy the day with his pet.

Pig Spotted

Sometimes, they would stop, and she would walk next to her animal friend, just taking in the scenery together. On occasion, the animal’s owner will sit on a bench or have an ice cream break together with her sweet pig. If your pet pig has enough room to explore, you’ll have a happy partner during your walks!

Sweater Weather

This capybara seems to have a great fashion sense and flaunts it. The sweater on the leash is made of thick, bright green colored yarn. It’s a fashion statement that keeps this rodent warm and cozy.

Sweater Weather

The owner might’ve been worried about other animals bothering the capybara, but this seems unlikely since it looks so happy and relaxed. The capybara doesn’t seem bothered by any of the attention at all. He looks like he wants to enjoy his walk while wearing his pretty sweater.

The Ferret Harness

These are also known as mustelids and come from the weasel family. They need attention and enjoy exploring around the house — so be warned; these little guys will get into everything! This fret looks ready to explore its surroundings at the first opportunity.

The Ferret Harness

The owner warns that the ferrets should not go outside without a leash or harness because they could run off if scared or captured by larger animals. If you want to let your ferret explore your backyard, attach it to an outdoor leash secured to an object in the yard, tree, or pole outside.

A Hedgehog on an Adventure

If you have one of these prickly critters in your home, it’s essential to know that they are not so keen on being picked up and carried around. You can, however, take them out into the backyard to enjoy a safe outdoors. Getting your hedgehog ready to explore outside takes a little preparation.

A Hedgehog on an Adventure

You’ll need an appropriately sized harness and leash — you can order both online or make your own. It’s also essential to give your hedgehog some time to become accustomed to it, so try walking indoors with it first. Gradually allow your hedgehog more and more freedom outdoors, under supervision, until you can just let it roam around as it pleases while you enjoy some well-deserved relaxation time inside with a good book.

Taking Flight

This well-trained owl on a leash is ready to fly as per its owner. The owner has him on a leash so he doesn’t fly away or get too close to the ground.

Taking Flight

Owls can make great pets, especially for people who work outside of the home during the day and like staying up a bit late at night. Owls are nocturnal and so become active around dusk — perfect for those working a nine-to-five.

A Traumatic First Walk

As one owner found out, not all cats are excited to go for a walk. It’s not that your cat will never learn to love it, but for the first time, it can be traumatic. This indoor cat found it scary to go outside for a walk — so much so that she quickly meowed to go back in.

A Traumatic First Walk

The plight of the feline made everyone sympathize with it. It took a few weeks before she would venture outside again, but eventually, she became accustomed to the idea of going on walks.

The Mighty Bearded Dragon

This lizard looks all set to go on its daily walks on a bright leash. It hops alongside its human owner, who takes it into the garden daily. This Bearded Dragon spends time outside exploring, then goes back home.

The Mighty Bearded Dragon

The lizard seems to enjoy the experience of going outside, but only if he can stay close to his human companion. His owner states that they do not let the animal explore too far away from them and will walk with him through the plants, checking carefully that no insects or other dangers are lurking around.

Not Horsing Around

Miniature donkeys are not all that common. Walking them around town is sure to draw the attention of passersby who want to ask questions about what’s happening. The best thing about walking miniature donkeys is that they are pretty much like regular-sized donkeys, so it’s not hard to find the perfect leash for them.

Not Horsing Around

Like any other animal, you should never leave your miniature donkey unattended on a leash with cars or pedestrians around as they might get spooked and run into the street — or worse, attach themselves to someone else’s legs and follow them home!

Walking in Any Weather

Even a reindeer needs to walk once in a while. That is where the leash comes in handy. This reindeer with its lush coat looks more prepared for this wintery walk than its owner.

Walking in Any Weather

One can’t help but wonder what would happen if the poor animal was alone in this snowstorm. Thankfully, this friendly beast is supervised and has someone looking after him, so he doesn’t get into trouble while exploring the town.

Sugar Glider Time

This sugar glider is a regular for short but regular walks. If you’re unfamiliar with this cuddly little pet, it’s a marsupial from Australia that looks like an oversized mouse with a furry tail. Its name derives from its preference for sugar sap in trees and the ability to glide through the air — like flying squirrels.

Sugar Glider Time

The great thing about these pets is they are quiet, easy to care for, and live 10-14 years. They are also social animals who enjoy being around other animals.

An Alpaca Walk

This alpaca looks ready for his usual walk, but he’s wearing a leash instead of his typical neck strap. Alpacas are naturally social animals with herd mates to keep them company on their walks.

An Alpaca Walk

Though they can live in solitude and are content with being alone, this breed prefers the companionship of others. The leashes may not be as convenient as a neck collar, but these unusual creatures prove that walking solo is just as possible.

Sniffing Skunk

This skunk on a leash seems to be questioning if it’s necessary to go on a walk. It’s not an everyday occurrence, and the skunk might wonder about the fuss. Skunks like to be in control, and this is something that will take some of it away from them.

Sniffing Skunk

The skunk will not feel as independent anymore, even though it’s only being leashed so it doesn’t get lost. If you want to take your skunk on a leash, ensure they are comfortable walking in it at home first.

Walking a Florida Panther

This Florida panther on the leash seems majestic but also dangerous. This pet is definitely not for the faint of heart. This is a truly wild animal that only the most qualified pet owners should have.

Walking a Florida Panther

Many people have been commenting on how beautiful the leashed panther looks. But, at the same time, they know that if they get too close, it will try to attack them.

Raccoon on a Leash

This raccoon is ready to go on a leisurely walk with its owner, who has it leashed to their side. The leash is long enough to roam around but not so long that it can wander off and explore independently. With the sun shining, this raccoon can’t wait to see what adventures lie ahead!

Raccoon on a Leash

It trots along next to its human companion, happy as a clam. Perhaps they’re headed to the park or walking over to someone’s house? Whatever their destination, they’re going at a nice pace so that the raccoon can stop and sniff things along the way.

Friendly Neighborhood Tarantula

This unusual pet can make heads turn when it goes out on a walk. When a tarantula is in its cage, it can seem dangerous, but when on a leash, the arachnid becomes something else entirely. Tarantulas are creatures that many people might not want to come across in their neighborhood or yard.

Friendly Neighborhood Tarantula

The hairy little guy may have eight legs and be as large as a dinner plate, which is enough to intimidate some people. But, with proper training and handling techniques, this pet can become an affectionate addition to your family.

Hyena on a Leash

This hyena looks domesticated while on a walk with its owner. The sizeable spotted animal is obedient and walks confidently, which can only be earned with experience.

Hyena on a Leash

You start to wonder if this hyena has been domesticated like a dog or cat. This hyena appears to have adapted quite well to being on a leash and living near humans.

Waddling Through the Aisle

Service animals are often seen in department stores, especially during the holidays. The duck in the picture looks adorable. The woman seemed completely comfortable with the duck and walked around the store like nothing was out of the ordinary.

Waddling Through the Aisle

She appeared to teach the duck new tricks as she patiently walked the store. The woman knows how to handle this type of animal. It’s likely not her first time using a service animal or walking an unusual animal on a leash around the store.

A Sheepwalker

The sheep needs some time in the fresh air, while the owner looks like he is doing the sheepwalk. They make an adorable duo and complement each other. It appears that this sheepwalker is taking his pet out to enjoy the fresh air of the city.

A Sheepwalker

Whether he’s just exercising his sheep or he’s going to take it to socialize, it’s nice to see them outside on such a beautiful day.

Is That a Komodo on a Leash?

It is a komodo in the picture, and the presence is enough to scare people. It’s probably one of the scariest animals you might encounter on your walk. The komodo dragon is a giant lizard with a mouth full of teeth and can grow up to three meters in length.

Is That a Komodo on a Leash?

They are found in forest areas, with the Komodo National Park being their native home. However, once they become tame, they make excellent pets as long as they have an expansive living area where they can roam free. A leash should be used carefully because it usually causes them to feel restrained and resentful.

Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?

This is definitely an odd sight — after all, it’s not every day that you see a man in a bathrobe just casually walking his pet chicken down the street.

Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?

Luckily, the chicken does not seem too pleased about being on a leash. This chick is really well-behaved, maybe because she knows it’s the only way to finally learn why she should cross the road.

A Fennec Fox who is a Willing Walker?

Is there something known as a fennec fox that is a willing walker? It appears that our search is finally over. We found a fennec fox that loved walking with its owners, and the two seemed to sync perfectly.

A Fennec Fox who is a Willing Walker?

The owner would hold the leash, give it some slack, and wait for his pet to get ahead before pulling on it again. Seeing this adorable pet’s face during their walks together must have been a joy.

A Snake Walker in the Town

It is one of the strangest things we’ve ever seen. The guy has a leash around a snake as they walk together. We wonder if the snake has been trained to be obedient or protect itself from strangers. It’s hard to tell what’s going on, but the guy has an excellent grip on that snake.

A Snake Walker in the Town

Though we think it’s strange, there is nothing wrong with walking your snake outside. Just ensure you know how to handle them correctly, or you could hurt yourself or others.

Super Serious

This bobcat on a leash looks all business. For people to have bobcats as pets they must have a permit, so this cat’s owners definitely know what they’re doing with this fierce animal.

Super Serious

We are impressed by his attitude, considering most animals look scared when they’re on leashes like this one. But, we wouldn’t expect anything else from this cool cat.

A Dog taking a Horse on a Walk

The two animals share a great bond as the dog playfully walks his horse friend. The dog can be seen dragging the horse around, sometimes walking side-by-side.

A Dog taking a Horse on a Walk

They love each other so much that it is not uncommon for them to lay their heads on one another during nap time. It may seem strange, but it’s just too adorable not to watch their heartwarming moments together.

Befriended Bearded Dragon

This bearded dragon on a leash looks strong and confident. He doesn’t appear to have any reservations about being out in public and doesn’t seem to care how other humans look at him.

Befriended Bearded Dragon

It may not be clear whether this bearded dragon is enjoying being on a leash, but it does seem that he knows how to strike a pose. The beardy dragon appears to know he has an essential job on his walk — to act tough. We think he could teach some of our more skittish friends a thing or two about confidence.

Stephen Fry Walking a Sheep

Stephen Fry is an English actor, comedian, writer, and film director. He’s a well-known animal lover who has been seen walking his many dogs on the streets of London. In this pic, he’s seen walking a sheep on a leash in front of a crowd of onlookers.

Stephen Fry Walking a Sheep

It seems he’s having quite a good time with his unusual pet while also spreading awareness about some of the more exotic animals that need to be walked from time to time. The sheep may seem docile enough, but it’s essential to keep them close, so they don’t jump out into traffic or other dangerous situations.

Babe and His Cat?

It’s the pig’s day as it’s seen walking a cat on a leash. It’s fun to see these two animals not so different from us interact with each other. These best friends are often seen going for walks around their neighborhood together.

Babe and His Cat?

If you look closely, you will know this pig has pride. It’s as if it was holding up the cat and telling everyone, “Hey, check out my pet! This definitely reminds us of another confident piglet.

Wally the Alligator

Wally the alligator loves to go on walks along with his owner. Wally is used to being out in the sun, so when it’s not too hot, he can go outside and enjoy his new backyard. His favorite part of going on walks is checking out all the other animals on walks too.

Wally the Alligator

He loves walking with his friends, whether they’re cats or dogs. Alligators aren’t usually known for liking being handled, but it was clear from an early age that Wally had no qualms about going on walks. He has become an emotional support pet to his owner.

A Very Slow Walk

This turtle seems to enjoy its routine walks with its owner. It’s very content to be carried around and watch the world go by. While it’s often seen lounging, this turtle looks at people and dogs while walking by.

A Very Slow Walk

The turtle has grown up in a big city environment and has adapted well to living in such an urban place. Its long neck can stretch to see over objects to find food like snails and worms. It’s also good at catching bugs and fish in shallow water.

Hop to It

This rabbit seems pretty content to be heading out for its morning walk. Since its neck is delicate, the owners preferred to buy it a harness to attach the leash instead of something like a dog collar.

Hop to It

That way, they can be sure that it can enjoy hopping around without hurting itself. The leash allows it to go where it pleases around its owner and maintains a sense of safety by keeping the animal from getting lost.

Savannah Cats Tamed and Leashed

This Savannah cat has a curious look when being taken for a walk. This cat is not used to being taken for walks on a leash because it looks very uneasy. Once the animal starts walking, its tail starts swaying back and forth.

Savannah Cats Tamed and Leashed

The animal is still tense even though it’s used to wearing a collar and going on walks with its owner. We hope this Savannah cat gets comfortable in no time. Leashing animals can be a great way to keep them safe and ensure they get plenty of exercise.

A Pet Fox Taken for a Walk

This pet fox, despite the leash, looks confident, independent, and aloof. The fox trots with his nose in the air and his tail sweeping back and forth across the ground. He stops from time to time to sniff at something of interest.

A Pet Fox Taken for a Walk

It’s as if he knows he has nothing to fear. No one would dare come close enough to harm him. We see this same calm confidence in cats and dogs that are on their leashes, but somehow it seems more striking when we see it in wild animals like this little fox.

Curious Rat

This rat focuses on exploring new food items on its latest walk routine. He knows that if he doesn’t explore, he won’t find the food item of his dreams. There’s only one problem: the leash. It’s holding him back and keeping him in place when he wants to move away from this area and onto the next.

Curious Rat

The rat looks around curiously, wondering where all the good stuff is hidden. This really seems to us like someone has been inspired by a certain animated chef rat to love a real rat.

Pot-Bellied Pig

This pot-bellied pig looks cute, all set in its new leash for a walk. The leash is standard, but the owner used an extender because their pig is somewhat big.

Pot-Bellied Pig

This pig walks with a swagger and refuses to be walked in the lead by his owner, who has to jump back every time the animal’s total weight comes into contact with the ground. It knows that if it doesn’t want to go anywhere, its owners have no choice but to let it do as it pleases.

Iguana-Go on a Walk

This iguana looked perfectly tamed and curious to explore the world. It’s a sight to behold — it’s one of the most tame-looking exotic animals we’ve ever seen.

Iguana-Go on a Walk

We don’t think this iguana has ever been off leash before, but he seemed to enjoy getting close to his surroundings and sampling some new foods. It’s incredible how many creatures are willing to let us touch them when they’re on leashes!

A Bit Cat-Walk

This tiger looks calm as it gets ready for its daily walk, of course, leashed. Tigers are known for being wild and ferocious, so leashing one up seems like an odd decision. However, it may also signify that the tiger is raised by humans, which means it’s accustomed to being around people and could be friendly enough to enjoy her time with them on the leash.

A Bit Cat-Walk

One thing is that bystanders will indeed have a good time watching the tiger in all its glory up close. Additionally, the tiger, though leashed, comes across as a powerful animal proving that nature has endowed it with extraordinary gifts.

A Squirrel on a Walk

This little squirrel is enthusiastic about finding the world’s wonders on a leash. It is so exciting that it cannot contain its excitement and hops with joy when he sees new things.

A Squirrel on a Walk

Following instinct, the young rodent darts across an open field on a warm summer day. His tail twitches as he eagerly walks through green grasses and purple flowers. The mammal weaves around tree trunks and the occasional rock.

A Groundhog all Set for his Morning Escapade

The cute groundhog in a pink leash is set to explore the world under a leash. Groundhog knows that he has a leash on but doesn’t care; it’s time for him to explore the world in a new way, with a bit of help from his owner.

A Groundhog all Set for his Morning Escapade

Watch how happy the groundhog is and how he struggles to escape the pink leash. His eagerness speaks volumes about what he wants and what we all want — to have a life outside our homes.

A Bear on a Walk

Bears are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. They’re also not quite pet material. It takes a lot of effort and skill to take care of a bear at home.

A Bear on a Walk

Luckily, this bear is still just a pup so he’s a lot easier to handle. That means it’s also easier to take him out on a walk to the backyard if he needs some time to play outside.

Walking a Goat

Having a pet goat is hardly a strange occurrence — just ask any farmer, they probably have at least four hanging around. It’s a little weirder, though, to take that goat on a walk like a dog.

Walking a Goat

But, just look how sweet this little guy looks in his harness and leash. Clearly, he’s more than happy to be taken out and shown the sights on his daily stroll.