The Lynch family brought their first lizard into the family last September after attending a reptile convention. There they met Kovu, a bearded dragon who is just as charismatic as any other pet. He constantly cocks his head like a confused puppy, lays out on his basking rock and watches over his family. He stays stylish thanks to 10-year-old Sophie’s baths using a tiny toothbrush and his ensemble of accessories including Santa, cowboy and “Where’s Waldo” hats. The family hopes to make a Kovu calendar, so it’s safe to say his hat collection will continue to grow.
We wanted to acknowledge as many pets as possible, so we named our 2019 honorable mentions.